The objective of initial classification processing is to identify an individual's military potential and to make an initial assignment in consonance with manpower requirements.
Classification tests are to be administered under the following circumstances:
(a) To meet the prerequisites for assignment to formal schools, special duty assignments, and retraining in other occupational specialties.
General Classification Test (GCT). The GCT is administered in place of the ASVAB/AFCT for all commissioned and warrant officers and will be administered at The Basic School or as an in-service retest; scores are used to measure mental-abilities.