Unclassified

Government expense
Training which is paid for by the Government. This includes training at the USMA, DLIFLC, other DOD, or other
Government agency. Also, training conducted through colleges, universities, or contractors and reimbursed or paid for
by the Government.
Language capable linguist
A Soldier who has some language proficiency but has not met the Army proficiency standard.
Language capable military occupational specialty
A PMOS which requires language training but does not have a designated proficiency standard.
Language dependent military occupation specialty
A PMOS that requires a foreign language skill. Soldiers holding a language dependent MOS are trained at Government
expense or recruited for their language capability and required to maintain a minimum language proficiency level.
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