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1,001 questions about the ASTB (post your scores & ask your questions here!)

Andrew_franny

Andrew_franny

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RNeptune said:
I went to MEPS before my exam. Last Friday I went to MEPS and this Friday I am taking the exam.
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Okay right on, I guess I’m just asking because I’m slightly color blind and I feel there’s a chance I might not be able to fly (I just have hell of a time with Ishihara plate tests). I think I just plan to take the test before MEPS, do my best, and then whatever happens at MEPS, happens. If anyone else has some input, I’d be really happy to hear it.
 
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bannerpilot12

Member
pilot
Andrew_franny said:
Okay right on, I guess I’m just asking because I’m slightly color blind and I feel there’s a chance I might not be able to fly (I just have hell of a time with Ishihara plate tests). I think I just plan to take the test before MEPS, do my best, and then whatever happens at MEPS, happens. If anyone else has some input, I’d be really happy to hear it.
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I’m taking my exam before MEPS as well... most would probably say go to MEPS first but do what you want. I personally want that elephant off my back and finish the exam and knowing I passed then go to MEPS and fail the exam
 
RNeptune

RNeptune

Member
bannerpilot12 said:
I’m taking my exam before MEPS as well... most would probably say go to MEPS first but do what you want. I personally want that elephant off my back and finish the exam and knowing I passed then go to MEPS and fail the exam
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I actually wanted to do it the same way as you, but it didn't work out that way for me. The exam before MEPS makes more sense.
 
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bannerpilot12

Member
pilot
RNeptune said:
What are some history questions that people got on the exam?
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I think on proprofs there’s a bunch on naval history questions as well as quizlet. I mean that’s where I found mine. I took mine over a year ago and plan on taking it a second time in March. If I was a guessing person I’d think it would have some questions major battles in the 40s and Apollo missions
 
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lah512

New Member
Ghost SWO said:
Negative.

When you pull the joystick down (toward you) the crosshair goes up. When you push it forward (away from you) the crosshair goes down. I believe even was right and odd was left so that should equate to odd numbers on the clutch (throttle), and even numbers on the joystick trigger if I remember correctly.
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Ok thank you for the clarification! I'll set it up accordingly now.
 
donkeh

donkeh

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lah512 said:
Ok thank you for the clarification! I'll set it up accordingly now.
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Don't mean to create more confusion but my ASTB was not set up this way. It was what you stated originally, to push the target reticle up you made a forward motion on the joystick, and to move it downward you pulled the joystick towards you, hence making it somewhat disorienting at first. Others I have spoken to regarding the exam have reiterated that this was the method they were subject to during the PBM and if you search up threads on PBM on AW you can find numerous replies stating the controls are inverted.
 
Ghost SWO

Ghost SWO

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PieroG said:
Don't mean to create more confusion but my ASTB was not set up this way. It was what you stated originally, to push the target reticle up you made a forward motion on the joystick, and to move it downward you pulled the joystick towards you, hence making it somewhat disorienting at first. Others I have spoken to regarding the exam have reiterated that this was the method they were subject to during the PBM and if you search up threads on PBM on AW you can find numerous replies stating the controls are inverted.
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If your controls were pushing forward to move the aircraft up on the screen and pulling aft toward you to make the airplane go down on the screen, it was not set-up properly. You're probably in a very small group of people who took the test this way.

It should be set up inverted to imitate the aircraft control systems used in every aircraft I'm aware of.

 
donkeh

donkeh

Well-Known Member
Ghost SWO said:
If your controls were pushing forward to move the aircraft up on the screen and pulling aft toward you to make the airplane go down on the screen, it was not set-up properly. You're probably in a very small group of people who took the test this way.

It should be set up inverted to imitate the aircraft control systems used in every aircraft I'm aware of.

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"The examinee has no control over the speed or direction of the target. The test subject manipulates the crosshairs by moving the joystick located on their right. When the joystick is moved to the right the crosshairs move right. Conversely, when the participant moves the joystick to the left, the targeting crosshairs move to the left. When the joystick is pushed forward the crosshairs move up and when the joystick is pulled back the crosshairs move down. "

This quote was taken directly from Naval Postgraduate School Thesis on the ASTB and guidelines on test administration - https://web.archive.org/web/2011072...bs/scholarly/theses/2007/Dec/07Dec_Ostoin.pdf
 
Ghost SWO

Ghost SWO

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Contributor
PieroG said:
"The examinee has no control over the speed or direction of the target. The test subject manipulates the crosshairs by moving the joystick located on their right. When the joystick is moved to the right the crosshairs move right. Conversely, when the participant moves the joystick to the left, the targeting crosshairs move to the left. When the joystick is pushed forward the crosshairs move up and when the joystick is pulled back the crosshairs move down. "

This quote was taken directly from Naval Postgraduate School Thesis on the ASTB and guidelines on test administration - https://web.archive.org/web/2011072...bs/scholarly/theses/2007/Dec/07Dec_Ostoin.pdf
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If that is really how it's supposed to be, I don't understand the discrepancy between ASTB facilities that administer it differently.
 
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Jenshotjr2013

Member
Mrs.Toast said:
What is the quizlet you used for the ANIT section?
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Here is the big one, I found this one


Here is another one


This one is specific to aviation


This is specific to Airport info

I recommend transferring these to notecards, that really helped me memorize them. Let me know if you need any other sources!
 
RNeptune

RNeptune

Member
Jenshotjr2013 said:

Here is the big one, I found this one


Here is another one


This one is specific to aviation


This is specific to Airport info

I recommend transferring these to notecards, that really helped me memorize them. Let me know if you need any other sources!
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I used some of these as well, they have great material. What did you use for mechanical/ math sections?
 
Mrs.Toast

Mrs.Toast

New Member
Snowprincess01

Snowprincess01

Well-Known Member
exNavyOffRec said:
male or female is irrelevant in the selection, the competition is getting tighter so the advice to study and be ready to retake is sound.
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I know male/female doesn't matter, just stating the difference was all. Since it's getting tighter, is 50 6/6/6 worth risking it? I'll be 31 in March and my recruiter said he thinks there are waivers for active time that would extend the commission by your 32nd...I don't know if that's true. I know time isn't on my side. So I'm not sure if I can actually be seen by board again. I was suppose to go to board in December but the MEPS doctor is in no rush. I currently fly, should have my PPL next month. It was by luck I found out the pilot age was extended. I gave up the dream of flying in the military and was looking to pursue it commercially.
 
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