AR 11-6 — Army Foreign Language Program
AR 11-6 governs the Army Foreign Language Program, including linguist management, training, proficiency testing, pay, and language support.
- Publication number: AR 11-6
- Title: ARMY FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
- Date: 05/09/2024
- Proponent: G-2
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 11-6 covers command language programs, foreign language proficiency bonus pay, Army special operations forces language programs, civilian proficiency pay, budgeting, and contract linguist support. It establishes language training and proficiency standards, testing requirements, funding policies, and procedures for managing and acquiring linguists.
Applies to: The Army must recruit, train, or contract for proficient linguists to respond to worldwide roles, missions, and contingencies.
Topics covered
- Linguist training
- Foreign language proficiency bonus
- Army special operations forces language programs
- Civilian foreign language proficiency pay
- Language programming and budgeting
- Contract linguist support
- Command language program inspections
Questions and answers
What language proficiency level should Soldiers achieve by promotion to Sergeant First Class?
The goal is for all Soldiers to achieve a L3/R3 by the time they are promoted to Sergeant First Class, if not sooner. (paragraph 3-1)
What service obligation applies to volunteers approved for government-funded language training?
Volunteers approved for language training at government expense will incur a service obligation computed as follows. (paragraph 3-1)
What testing is required when a Defense Language Proficiency Test is unavailable?
If DLPTs are not available, administer an oral proficiency interview (OPI) or other DoD-approved proficiency test according to paragraph 25c of this regulation. (paragraph 1-6)
What does The Army Language Program provide resources to support?
TALP is the Armys mechanism to provide commanders and linguists with sufficient resources to sustain and enhance post-DLIFLC foreign language skills required to perform mission essential tasks critical to the success of Army missions. (paragraph 7-1)
What does TALP fund within the Army?
TALP provides essential funding for the operation of unit level CLPs and their nonresident language maintenance training activities within the Army. (paragraph 7-1)