📋 About the SIFT
The SIFT (Selection Instrument for Flight Training) is the U.S. Army's standardized aviation aptitude test used to select candidates for Army Aviation programs, including the Warrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT) program and commissioned officer pilot training. Introduced in 2013 to replace the older AFAST, the SIFT evaluates cognitive abilities, spatial reasoning, mechanical comprehension, and aviation knowledge critical for success in Army rotary-wing and fixed-wing training. The test is particularly important for the 'street-to-seat' WOFT program, which allows civilians to become Army helicopter pilots.
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AFOQT is the Air Force equivalent for officer and pilot selection. Different focus (fixed-wing emphasis) but similar aptitude areas tested.
ASTB-E is the Navy/Marine Corps/Coast Guard aviation test. Includes hands-on PBM battery not found in SIFT. Navy focus on carrier aviation.
ASVAB is required for enlisted qualification. WOFT applicants need both ASVAB (GT score 110+) and SIFT.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 2h 40min
- Cost
- $275 USD
- Validity
- 5 years
- Score Range
- 20-80
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
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📢 Recent Updates
2024-09
2024 WOFT Board Selection Trends
2024-06
No Test Format Changes
2025-01
2025 WOFT Requirements Unchanged