Unclassified

Language functional skill
Ability to perform specific language activities (that is, speaking, listening, comprehension, writing, reading, transcrib-
ing, or translating).
Language identification code
The two digit alpha codes used to designate a particular language as described in this regulation. An individual may
hold as many LICs as they are qualified in.
Language proficiency
Level of proficiency a Soldier possesses in a foreign language skill (listening, reading, and speaking).
Linguist
Anyone who has been awarded the SQI "L."
Maintenance language training
Training which prevents skill deterioration through periodic general language review and frequent practice, but does
not necessarily improve skills.
Nonresident Language Program
Training requested from and approved by the DLIFLC, ATFL–OPP to satisfy specified mission-related or job-related
requirements for language skills.
Primary linguist
A Soldier in certain MOSs who has both language required positions and non-language required positions (for
example, 35NL).
Proficiency level
Quantitative statement of the degree of overall ability in using a language based on the ILR skill level descriptions and
associated 0 to 5 level scale.
Refresher language training
Training intended to improve foreign language proficiency in linguists.
Remedial language training
Training intended to help sub-proficient linguists meet or exceed minimum proficiency standards.
Resident Language Program
Training conducted by the DLIFLC at any of their facilities in which the Soldier’s primary responsibility is to learn a
language. Also, training conducted under contract to the DLIFLC.
Skill qualification indicator
The SQI of "L" is awarded to linguists who score at least 2/2 on the current DLPT.
Sub-proficient linguist
An individual who scores below the Army minimum proficiency standard on any testable DLPT language skill.
Sustainment language training
See maintenance language training.
Target language
The foreign language in which one is being trained, sustained, and tested.
Section III
Special Abbreviations and Terms
ACOR
alternate contractor officer’s representative
ADET
advanced distance education technologies
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AFLPO
Army Foreign Language Proponency Office
CLIPSO
Contract Linguist and Intelligence Program Support Office
DLRPT
Defense Language Reading Proficiency Test
DOMEX
document exploitation
EM
executive manager
FLPB
foreign language proficiency bonus
FSD
Field Services Division
GLOSS
Global Language Online Support System
JLU
Joint Language University
L
listening
LCTL
less commonly taught language
LDC
language difficulty category
LMDS
Language Materials Distribution System
MAVNI
military accessions vital to the national interest
MCCEP
Military Cryptologic Continuing Education Program
MIRC
Military Intelligence Readiness Command
MLAP
Military Language Analyst Program
NFNA
notification of foreign national affiliation
PAS
Personnel Accounting System
PLTCE
Partner Language Training Center, Europe
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R
reading
RDMS
Reserve Data Management System
RLSP
REACH Language Support Program
S
speaking
SCRL
specified contract required language
TDLP
The Defense Language Program
TLM
theater linguist manager
VLE
virtual learning environment
WOCC
Warrant Officer Candidate Course
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UNCLASSIFIED
PIN 105604–000