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Military Exam Prep

Military Exam Prep

By: Ran Chen EA CFP®
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 Military Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand military aptitude, classification, and advancement exams — including the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery), AFCT, PiCAT, AFOQT (Air Force Officer Qualifying Test), OAR (Officer Aptitude Rating), ASTB-E (Aviation Selection Test Battery), SIFT (Selection Instrument for Flight Training), DLAB and DLPT (Defense Language tests), EDPT, NAPT, DoD Cyber Test, Air Force PFE, Navy NWAE, Coast Guard SWE, and Army Promotion Board. Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with concrete examples, scoring strategies (especially the AFQT line scores that determine job eligibility), common exam traps, and memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt. Whether you're preparing for enlistment, OCS, flight school, language school, or your next stripe, the material is built around the way the test actually scores you. This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation for everyone — from recruits at MEPS to NCOs studying for promotion to officer candidates earning their commission. For free practice questions, AI-powered explanations, flashcards, and full study guides, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ Subscribe and listen daily — your enlistment, commission, or next rank is closer than you think.Copyright 2026 Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
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  • AFOQT Exam Prep 2, The 12 Subtests in Order and Why Pacing Matters

    AFOQT Exam Prep 2, The 12 Subtests in Order and Why Pacing Matters
    Apr 30 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The AFOQT consists of 12 subtests administered in a fixed, unchangeable order. - Each subtest is timed independently, and you cannot return to a previous section once its time has expired. - Pacing requirements vary dramatically, from over a minute per question in some sections to less than ten seconds in others. - The second half of the exam features rapid-fire subtests like Table Reading and Block Counting that test your speed and accuracy under extreme time pressure. - Knowing the subtest order is a critical strategy to mentally prepare for the required shifts in pacing and cognitive demands throughout the five-hour exam. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • AFOQT Exam Prep 1, AFOQT vs ASVAB — Who Takes Each Test

    AFOQT Exam Prep 1, AFOQT vs ASVAB — Who Takes Each Test
    Apr 26 2026

    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The fundamental difference between the AFOQT for officer candidates and the ASVAB for enlisted personnel. - Why the AFOQT is a qualifying exam for specific careers, not just a general placement test. - The unique, aviation-focused subtests on the AFOQT that are absent from the ASVAB. - Critical differences in re-take policies and why your AFOQT attempts are extremely limited. - How to avoid the common trap of preparing for the wrong test based on your Air Force career goals. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 mins
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