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Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR)

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Your Study Path

OAR Professional License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

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Phase 1: Math Core RepairYou are here

Rebuild arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data-analysis speed without a calculator.

20
hours
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Phase 2: Reading Precision

Drill passage-based detail, main-idea, and inference questions using evidence-only reasoning.

10
hours
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Phase 3: Mechanical Fundamentals

Master force, motion, fluids, pressure, electricity, gears, pulleys, and simple machines.

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Phase 4: Timed Mixed Sets

Blend all three subtests under realistic pacing and review every miss by concept.

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hours
Estimated total study time
60 hours
That's about 6 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the OAR Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Officer accession age limits are community-specific and governed by the applicable program authorization
Education
Most OCS/staff community pathways require a qualifying college record or degree per the target designator's authorization
Experience
No prior military service is required for civilian applicants, but designators may prefer academic or professional backgrounds
Additional Requirements
  • Non-aviation applicants often take only the OAR; aviation applicants usually need the full ASTB-E
  • No calculator allowed; scratch paper and provided formulas are used instead
  • Current ASTB/OAR guidance is English-only and computer-adaptive in APEX
  • Current guidance states the most recent attempt replaces all prior scores

OAR Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-8 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Navy Medicine Operational Training Command / authorized ASTB APEX testing sites

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Current Navy Medicine guidance states a three-attempt limit on the current OAR/ASTB-E series and at least 30 full calendar days before retesting; confirm current timing with your recruiter.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$0
Total Estimated Cost$0 official testing cost
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OAR Exam Details

Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR)

Administered by Navy Medicine Operational Training Command / Naval Aerospace Medical Institute

Official Source
No universal passing score; minimums differ by program and service, with current MyNavyHR examples ranging from 42 to 50+
Passing Score
Adaptive
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About
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Free
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-80 hours
Prerequisites: Used for many Navy non-aviation officer programs; confirm with your recruiter whether you need the OAR only or the full ASTB-E
Valid for: Most recent attempt becomes the official score-of-record and replaces prior ASTB/OAR scores

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Navy Medicine Operational Training Command / Naval Aerospace Medical Institute content outline

Math Skills Test (MST)~40% practice emphasis

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data-analysis reasoning under no-calculator conditions.

Reading Comprehension Test (RCT)~25% practice emphasis

Main idea, direct detail, and inference questions drawn strictly from short passages.

Mechanical Comprehension Test (MCT)~35% practice emphasis

High-school physics style reasoning on forces, fluids, pressure, electricity, engines, gears, and simple machines.

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What's Next After the OAR?

After passing the OAR, you can pursue these career paths

AFOQT

Comparable officer-selection exam for Air Force and Space Force applicants.

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ASVAB

Military aptitude route used primarily for enlisted qualification and job placement.

PiCAT

At-home pre-enlistment adaptive testing path that feeds into ASVAB verification.

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OAR Exam FAQ

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