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Suite 244, Bldg 316, Yokota Air Base

DSN: 225.7337

374FSS.FSDE@us.af.mil

Yokota Education and Training Center

The Yokota Education and Training Center aims to foster and encourage quality education and lifelong learning for the entire force. We achieve this by addressing the diverse needs of our community through a variety of innovative programs and services.

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Military Testing

The Yokota Education and Training Center aims to foster and encourage quality education and lifelong learning for the entire force. We achieve this by addressing the diverse needs of our community through a variety of innovative programs and services.

Military Testing

All testing sessions provided by Yokota Testing Office are “official military testing.”

  • Candidates must show up in UOD. Business attire for civilian members.
  • Must bring CAC. Civilian members without CAC need to bring 2 photo IDs.
  • No food, drinks, phones, or other personal items in the testing rooms.

AFCT (Armed Forces Classification Test – ASVAB equivalent for active-duty)

Day(s)/Time: Once a month, 2nd Wednesday/0800 &1300
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #231)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Duration of Testing Session: 4 hours
Results: Provided after the session on the same day.
Notes: Multi-part test used by the active-duty military to identify an individual’s aptitudes and areas of greatest career potential. It is a test of ability and an indication of academic readiness to pursue a particular career choice.

AFRAT (AF Reading Abilities Test)

Day(s)/Time: By appointment
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #231)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Duration of Testing Session: 90 minutes
Results: Hard copy report provided on the same day.
Notes: English reading comprehensive test. Requested by UTM.

AFOQT (AF Officer Qualifying Test)

Day(s)/Time: Please e-mail 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil for updated testing sessions
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #232)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Duration of Testing Session: Approximately 5 hours
Results: Members can get scores in approximately 6 wks on the website (usually 10-15 days): http://www.afmilpers.us.af.mil/AFOQTSNet40/DODBanner.aspx
Notes: Standardized test that measures verbal and mathematical aptitude (similar to the SAT and ACT) as well as additional aptitudes relevant to specific career fields.

ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)

Day(s)/Time: Please e-mail 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil for updated testing sessions
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #231)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Contact: 225 7337
Notes: Covers eight general subjects, testing not only members’ current knowledge but also propensity to learn in different subject areas.

CDC

Day/Time: Tuesday @ 13:00
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #231)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Duration of Testing Session: CDC‐3 hours
Results: Members can obtain results via myLearningwebsite (https://lms-jets.cce.af.mil/moodle/) upon test completion on the same day.
Notes: CDC (Career Development Course) end of course test for those who need 5‐7 level upgrades.

DLPT (Defense Language Proficiency Test)

Day(s)/Time: Thursday, 8:00 AM & 1300 (max 6)
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #231)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Duration of Testing Session: 3 hours for listening & 3 hours for reading
Results: Scores are available after both sessions are completed.
Notes: Designed to assess the general language proficiency in reading and listening.

DLAB (Defense Language Aptitude Battery)

Day(s)/Time: Please e-mail 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil for updated testing sessions
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #231)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Duration of Testing Session: 90 minutes
Results: Scores provided immediately after the session.
Notes: Given to individuals to judge their ability on learning a foreign language.

EDPT (Electronic Data Processing Test)

Day(s)/Time: Contact TCO via email
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #232)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Duration of Testing Session: 90 minutes
Results: Hard copy report provided upon test completion.
Notes: Used to evaluate one’s basic ability to learn a military job which involves computer programming or working with electronic data processing equipment.

OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview)

Day(s)/Time: By appt (Must be requested at least 6 weeks prior to FLPB expiration)
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #232)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Duration of Testing Session: Approximately 1 hour
Results: No results provided by Ed Ctr. DMDC adds achievements to member’s records once evaluated.
Notes: Conducted for Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB) qualification or to satisfy a mandatory requirement.

TBAS (Test Of Basic Aviation Skills)/Tapas (Tailored Adaptive Personality Assessment System)

Day(s)/Time: By appointment
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #232)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Duration of Testing Session: 90 minutes
Results: No results provided by Ed Ctr. PCSM adds achievements to member’s records once evaluated. PCSM site: http://www.access.afpc.af.mil/pcsmdmz/index.html
Notes: TBAS is a computerized psychomotor test battery; TAPAS is an innovative talent management tool based on non‐cognitive personality and motivation assessment.

WAPS (Weighted Airmen Promotion System)

Day(s)/Time: Scheduled through UTM & TCO prior to test cycle
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #232)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Duration of Testing Session: SKT and PFE – 2 hours each (Approximately 4 hour and 30 minutes total).
Notes: Must be in uniform. No late admissions allowed.

Miscellaneous Tests

  • Hazmat (Airlift inspector/Material preparer)
  • Tropical Weather Analysis & Forecasting
  • Weight & Balance
  • Typing

Day(s)/Time: Contact Us for scheduling
Location: Yokota Ed Ctr, 2nd Floor, Testing Rm (Rm #232)
E-Mail: 374FSS.FSDE.militarytesting@us.af.mil
Results: Provided upon test completion.

National Test Center (by UMGC)

Testing Information – Testing is offered by appointment at the UMGC National Test Center (NTC). Schedule your test online at  https://asia.umgc.edu/transfers-and-credits/national-test-centers or call UMGC at 225-8922.

CLEP – Register for CLEPs at https://clep.collegeboard.org/register, then register for a time with NTC.
DSST – No pre-registration. Register for a time with NTC.
GED – Register on https://ged.com/. To request the GED on Kadena Air Base NTC, you must call 1-877-EXAM-GED (877.392.6433)
Pearson Vue, Microsoft Certifications, Exelsior College Exams, and Automotive Service Excellence – Registration websites are specific to each test.
TOEFL, GRE, and PRAXIS – Registration websites are specific to each test.
Third-Party Exams – Proctoring services are available for a nominal fee.

Air Force

Base Training
Phone: 2252141
Email: 374fss.dpe@us.af.mil

Civilian Training
Phone: 2254290
Email: 374fss.CivilianBaseTraining@us.af.mil

Formal Training
Phone: 2258923
Email: 374mss.mpfformal@us.af.mil

Education Services
Phone: 2257337
Email: 374fss.fsde@us.af.mil

WAPS Testing
Phone: 2257337
Please contact your unit WAPS monitor first: WAPS Monitor List

Requesting Transcripts to Update Your CCAF Record
If you have college credit to add to your CCAF record, please request official transcripts be sent directly from your college to CCAF. Visit this link -> https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Registrar/Transcript-Requests/

Colleges and Universities

Undergraduate Programs


Website associate degrees: https://asia.umgc.edu/online-degrees/associates
Website bachelor degrees: https://asia.umgc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors

  • Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
    Phone: 2259133
    Email: ww399@erau.edu 

Graduate Programs

Helpful Links

Tutor.com
Provides military dependents free one on one online assistance with school work: www.Tutor.com

TA Decide
Listings of online degree programs and other useful information: http://www.dantescatalogs.com

Complete Career Path Decide and upload pdf result to AFVEC. Discuss CPD result with ESS – Roy Suber

https://www.careerpathdecide.org/career-planning/build-your-target

VA Representatives

David Deadwiley
DSN: 243-3960
Com: 0468-16-3960
David.Deadwiley.CTR@vatap.calibresys.com

Justin Billingsley
DSN: 243-3962
Com: 0468-16-3962
J.Billingsley.ctr@vatap.calibresys.com

Jeremy Lyle
DSN: 243-3961
Com: 0468-16-3961
Jeremy.Lyle.CTR@vatap.calibresys.com

GI BILL

The GI Bill website provides detailed information on all VA education benefits plus comparisons. Click here for more information.

  • To transfer your GI Bill Benefits to spouses and/or dependents: https://myfss.us.af.mil/
    • Transfer of benefits to spouses and/or dependents must occur while on active duty.
    • Member must have served at least six years on active duty and commit to serve four more years to
      transfer benefits.
    • Members must transfer benefits by their 16th year of service.
    • Members must convert to Post 9/11 GI Bill to transfer benefits. Once you convert from the Montgomery GI Bill to the Post 911 GI Bill you cannot change back.
    • After separating or retiring from the service, you can change the amount of benefits given to
      dependents and spouses, but they must have at least some of the benefits given to them before you
      leave the service.

Financial Aid

Air Force Aid Society Arnold Grant Program

  • Grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 are awarded to eligible Air Force and Space Force dependents each year. The specific amount awarded correlates to a student’s particular level of financial need.
  • http://afas.org/education-grants

Active Duty, Spouses, and Dependents

Spouses

  • MyCAA – The My Career Advancement Account Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 in financial assistance to eligible military spouses for the pursuit or maintenance (including continuing education courses) of a license, certification, or associate’s degree necessary to gain employment in an occupation or career field.
  • https://mycaa.militaryonesource.mil/mycaa/
  • Call Military OneSource to speak to a Career Coach at 800-342-9647

EPME Direct Scheduling (Quarterly)

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FY25 Barnes Center Schedule Draft

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Military Tuition Assistance Brief

Every Tuesday at 2 p.m.

at the Education Center Bldg 316 Second floor

Join us for an informative briefing on your tuition assistance benefits! Military members are required to attend annually to remain eligible.