Retake ASVAB While in DEP

Retesting Of DEP Personnel

June 4th, 2008

Information from COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1130.8H (Navy Recruiting Manual) which may be helpful. Navy DEPpers contracted as “will grads” and, while in DEP, completed all graduation requirements to earn an education code of L, B H or 8, or completed at least one accredited college-level course at a college or university after DEP-in, are eligible to retest without being attrited from MIRS or PRIDE. The following guidelines apply:
(a) Retesting is strictly voluntary.
(b) The DEPper must have been in the DEP a minimum of six months before retesting.
(c) Eligible DEPpers are allowed only one retest.
(d) The retest score becomes the score of record. To mitigate the potential for loss of qualifications, all initial contracts will be honored for Navy enlistment and job entry, regardless of test score fluctuation, provided the AFQT score is 10 or higher. The DEPper retains program eligibility for his/her current rating/program even if the retest line scores are lower and would normally render the DEPper ineligible.
(e) Existing production retest policy applies to DEP retesting. DEPpers must wait the requisite time period based on the number of pre-DEP tests taken. It is imperative that the DEPpers’ test history is provided to ensure proper retest intervals are met and to ensure the correct test version is administered for the DEP retest.
(f) The DEPper shall be projected for retest by submitting a DEP Action Request (DAR).
(g) Retests will be administered only at MEPS. MET site retesting is prohibited.
(h) A Confirmation Test will be required if there is a gain of 20 or more points between the most recent test score and the previous test score.

Make sure you take the pretest in your Recruiter’s office prior to taking the retest. Your contract will be honored even if you tank it (but still getting above a 10) but keep in mind the retest will be the score that follows you to the fleet and could have an impact if you choose to change jobs. Before making the request ensure your ready!