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Defense Language Proficiency Test III
A DOD proficiency test which is designed to evaluate linguists in the listening, reading, and speaking skills using the
ILR rating scale 0, 0+, 1, 1+, 2, 2+, and 3.
Defense Language Proficiency Test IV
A DLPT version which differed from previous forms of the DLPT by its use of authentic language materials. The
DLPT IV made extensive use of newspaper, television, and radio excerpts.
Defense Language Proficiency Test 5
The current DLPT designed to more closely align testing with ILR standards. This test is Web delivered. Only the most
recently developed DLPT is valid; if a DLPT 5 is available to the field, an earlier test cannot be used.