How to Pass the BAT

When applying to become a pilot candidate for the United States Air Force you must take a series of tests. The BAT, or Basic Attributes Test, is used in conjunction with other tests and criteria and is a part of the overall Pilot Candidate Selection Method Score.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Completed candidate worksheet

1. Complete the Candidate Worksheet. You will not be able to take the test if this worksheet is not completed.
2. Know what skills BAT is testing. The test is designed to measure the following: Psychomotor ability, cognitive capacity and personality qualities.
3. Grasp all the concepts in Test One. This test is titled Two-Hand Coordination and is designed to measure your hand to eye coordination.
4. Understand what is included in Test Two. This test is titled Complex Coordination and not only measures hand to eye coordination but how accurately you can control your movements.
5. Know the composition of Test Three. Test Three is labeled Item Recognition and is conducted in order to measure short term memory and recollection.
6. Identify the components of Test Four. This test is called Time Sharing and measures both how precisely you can control your movements as well as response time.
7. Learn about Test Five. This is the personality portion of the BAT and is called Activities Interest Inventory. Your answers to the series of questions will be used to determine your attitude and beliefs toward taking risks.

Tips & Warnings

• Get your rest. The night before taking the BAT be sure to get a full night of sleep to make sure that your mind and body will be well rested for test day.
• Reschedule, if you must. If you cannot take the test on your scheduled date, you can reschedule the test without penalty.
• Get it right the first time. You are only allowed to take the BAT one time so prepare well.
• It is illegal to discuss what is on this test so when you have completed it, keep the information to yourself.