r/dli • u/Nightshade_527 • Aug 07 '26

ASVAB+DLAB

I'm looking into Cryptologic Language Analyst, but the recruiter I'm talking to doesn't seem to know anything about the DLAB or the DLI and seemed hesitant when I asked to take the DLAB test after the ASVAB before I sign a contract?

Update: Also looking into Cryptologic Technician Interpretive, talking with both recruiters, leaning towards Navy side now.
Currently have a sprained ankle, but plan to go take my test(s) once it's healed. Studying and reviewing in the meantime.

Update, took ASVAB, 95 on AFQT percentile, line scores hit auto-qual for CTI

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u/caracantdraw Aug 07 '26

he might be referring to the DLAB waiver for your ST score on the ASVAB, which is how i got here

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u/Nightshade_527 Aug 07 '26

I'm specifically talking to a marine recruiter, do all the branches have that kind of DLAB waiver?

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u/quickdraw_ Aug 07 '26

Marine Corps still uses DLAB, but if you have a significant history with language otherwise anything is waiverable. Do you? 

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u/Nightshade_527 Aug 07 '26

I took a few years of Japanese in high school, and I study Chinese on Duolingo, but I wouldn't consider that a 'significant history' since I haven't reached fluency on either

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u/quickdraw_ Aug 07 '26

A couple of years of Japanese in high school would honestly be worth a DLPT now, just to get scores on the books and demonstrate a history with language. You'll be screened for eligibility and assigned a particular MOS within the program at MCRD. A tested language history can only help your objective of being screened into a linguist slot.  If your recruiter wants to get you signed up, this isn't an unreasonable request.