What is the purpose of Army regulation AR 621-8?
The purpose of Army regulation AR 621-8 is to provide guidance and policies for managing the Defense English Language Program (DELP), ensuring the effective use of English language training resources to support the military's language proficiency requirements.

What does the Defense English Language Program (DELP) encompass?
The Defense English Language Program encompasses all activities related to the teaching, testing, and evaluation of English language proficiency of military personnel.

Who does Army regulation AR 621-8 apply to?
Army regulation AR 621-8 applies to all active duty, Reserve, and National Guard military personnel participating in the Defense English Language Program.

What is the role of the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC)?
The DLIELC is responsible for administering the Defense English Language Program and ensuring the delivery of quality English language training to meet the military's language proficiency requirements.

How are English language proficiency levels determined within the Defense English Language Program?
English language proficiency levels are determined through various assessments, such as the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) and the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI), conducted by trained language testers.

Can individuals request waivers or exceptions to the requirements of the Defense English Language Program?
Yes, individuals can request waivers or exceptions to the requirements of the Defense English Language Program through their chain of command, following the procedures outlined in AR 621-8.

What is the purpose of the English Language Training Management System (ELTMS)?
The purpose of ELTMS is to facilitate the management and tracking of individual language training and testing requirements within the Defense English Language Program.

Are funds available for personal English language training outside of the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC)?
No, personal English language training outside of DLIELC is not funded or authorized under the Defense English Language Program.

What support does the Defense English Language Program provide to language-instructor training?
The Defense English Language Program provides support for language-instructor training by establishing qualification and certification standards, as well as conducting language-instructor professional development programs.