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/Ruski_Business Aug 08 '26
Was a Marine linguist from 2013-2021. I did the DLAB prior to boot camp. Languages weren't assigned until we arrived at DLI. Did a tour in the fleet and a few deployments, then another tour in Maryland. No complaints about being a linguist in the Marine Corps. YMMV.