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1 October 1, 2017 Defense Language InstituteEnglish Language CenterFY18 English Language Training Support forSecurity Cooperation OrganizationsDLIELC DirectoryIf You Have Questions About:Contact: Phone / FAX / E-mail Programming Students Course Description and Availability Student Academic Progress Student Disciplinary Status InternationalResident Flight(DLIELC/IRF)POCs on SAN Web_Training_Country Program Manager_DLIELC: ResidentDSN FAX: (312) 473-4268 COMM FAX: (210) 671-4268E-mail: Arranging for DLIELC Visits Protocol(DLIELC/CCP)DSN: (312) 473-4060 DSN FAX: (312) 473-2890 COMM: (210) 671-4060 FAX: (210) 671-2890 E-mail: Getting to DLIELC from theSan Antonio Airport InternationalSupport Flight(DLIELC/ISF)DSN: (312) 473-2929 / 2928 / 2927 DSN FAX: (312) 473-7437 COMM: (210) 671-2929 / 2928 / 2927 FAX: (210) 671-7437E-mail: Language Testing: ALCPT, ECL and OPI Test Security Approval of ALCPT Sales Arranging Telephonic OPIs English Evaluation Flight(DLIELC/EEF)DSN: (312) 473-4889 DSN FAX: (312) 473-0211 COMM: (210) 671-4889 FAX: (210) 671-0211 E-mail: E-mail.

2 Nonresident English Language TrainingPrograms (ELTPs) DLIELC Advisors/Instructors forOverseas Assignments ELTP Development Consulting(ALC Materials / Site Surveys) Ordering Materials InternationalNonresident Flight(DLIELC/INF)DSN: (312) 473-3783 DSN FAX: (312) 473-5362 COMM: (210) 671-3783 FAX: (210) 671-5362 E-mail: Shipping Orders Training Logistics Flight(DLIELC/TLF)DSN: (312) 473-4711 DSN FAX: (312) 473-3063 COMM: (210) 671-4711 FAX: (210) 671-3063 E-mail: address for all DLIELC offices:DLIELC/[OFFICE SYMBOL] 2235 ANDREWS AVENUE JBSA-LACKLAND, TX 78236-5259 DLIELC web page: Language Institute English Language CenterEnglish Language Training Support for Security Cooperation OrganizationsSince 1954, the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) has performed its mission to support the policies and objectives of the US Government and the US Department of Defense (DoD).

3 DLIELC started as the US Air Force Language School; our primary mission was to teach English to allied pilot candidates. In 1966, our mission expanded to include other career fields, and our school moved under the DoD, with the US Army as the executive agent. DLIELC assumed its present form in 1976 when the USAF became the executive resident campus, located at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, includes headquarters and academics facilities, a learning resource center and library, dining hall, officer and enlisted quarters, student administration building and a conference center. Small classrooms, equipped with the latest in training technology, are specifically designed to support student-centered instruction.

4 In addition, the DLIELC curriculum meets the diverse needs of the adult military population with courses that address the specific language requirements of the students career fields. This guide, published annually, is a reference for planning, scheduling and conducting English language training in support of the Security Cooperation Training Program. This publication supersedes the FY17 DLIELC English Language Training Support for Security Cooperation Organizations, October 1, English Language Training Support for Security Cooperation Organizations FY18 1 ContentsPART I POLICY OVERVIEWDLIELC VISION ..5 DLIELC MISSION ..5 DLIELC ACCREDITATION ..5 DoD Policy on Security Cooperation-Sponsored English Language Training (ELT).

5 6 Information Required for a Decision to Conduct ELT by Other Than DLIELC ..6 PART II ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTINGE nglish Comprehension Level (ECL) Test ..7 About the ECL ..7 Table 1. The ECL ECL and Candidate Selection ..8 Required ECL Testing ..8 Diagram 1. Required ECL Testing ..8 Diagram 2. In-Country ECL Testing ..9 Diagram 3. US Service School ECL 4. DLIELC ECL Testing ..10 Requesting ECL Testing ..11 Memorandum for Series ECL Request Form ..13FY Series Test Materials Language Course Placement Test (ALCPT) ..14 About the ALCPT ..14 Table 2. ECL vs. ALCPT and Candidate Selection ..14 Requesting the ALCPT ..15 ALCPT Approval Proficiency Interview (OPI).

6 17 About the OPI ..17 Table 3. The an OPI ..18 Diagram 5. OPI TESTING ..19 English Language Testing Exemptions ..20 Country Exemption Lists ..20 Requesting a Country Exemption ..202 DLIELC English Language Training Support for Security Cooperation Organizations FY18 PART III RESIDENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING PROGRAMR esident English Language Training Program ..21 American Language Course ..21 General English Training ..21 ALC Placement Student Profile Student Profile Charts (continued) ..24 The DLIELC e-WHEEL Programming Guidance ..25 How to Use the e-Wheel in 3 Easy Steps ..25 Image A Estimated Weeks to Achieve the B Estimated Weeks to Achieve the ECL Attend OPSAV (16 weeks) and SET (9 weeks).

7 26 Image C Estimated Start Date to Achieve the ECL Attend SET, and Graduate from DLIELC ..26 Specialized English Training ..27 SET PROGRAM ..27 Courses in General and Specialized English Training ..28 American Language Courses (ALC) ..28 SUMMARY OF DLIELC General and Specialized English Graduation Requirements ..32 Advanced English Training (AET) Including Instructor Development ..33 Advanced English Training Courses and Entry/Graduation Requirements ..34 Advanced English Training Courses and Entry/Graduation Requirements (continued) ..35 Advanced English Training ..36 Courses for Advanced Language Development ..36 Advanced Language Proficiency Skills (ALPS) ..37 Courses for English Language Specialists.

8 40 Instructor Development Courses ..40 Professional Development Courses ..43 Advanced English Training FY18 Course Schedule ..47 Advanced English Training FY19 Course Schedule ..48 PART IV STUDENT INFORMATIONSCO In-Country Student Pre-Departure Checklist ..49 Additional information for SCO ..50 IMSs Pre-Departure Checklist ..51 IMSs Reporting and In-Processing Procedures ..52 Contact DLIELC ..52 Table of Contents continued on next page DLIELC English Language Training Support for Security Cooperation Organizations FY18 3 Transportation to DLIELC ..52 Initial Report to DLIELC IRD ..52 Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) ..53 Lodging ..53 Firearms / Weapons ..53 IMSs Driving Privileges.

9 54 Medical ..55 IMSs Class Attendance ..56 Uniforms and Saluting ..57 Physical Training (PT) ..57 Out-Processing and Graduation ..58 PART V IN-COUNTRY ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING PROGRAMG eneral Information ..59 Mission ..59 ELTP Checklist for Security Cooperation Organizations (SCOs) ..59 Planning an Effective ELTP ..61 Manning ..61 Curriculum ..61 Training Management ..61 Facilities ..62 ELT Assistance ..63 Overview ..63 Requesting DLIELC Services ..66 Nonresident English Language Training Courses ..67 Language Laboratory Systems ..72 How to Obtain Language Laboratory Systems with FMS Funding ..75 How to Obtain Language Laboratory Systems with IMET Funding ..76 Transportation Procedure.

10 77 TYAD Room Size and Power Requirements for Language Learning Labs ..77 Language Laboratory Systems Maintenance Training Teams ..79US Army (CECOM LCMC) POCs for Language Laboratories:..79 Computer Based Training (CBT) ..804 DLIELC English Language Training Support for Security Cooperation Organizations FY18 DLIELC VISIONA world-class English language institute, building bridges through communication and peace through MISSIONDLIELC prepares US and international military and civilian personnel to communicate in English and provides English language training and services to programs around the world in support of Security Cooperation (SC) ACCREDITATIONThe Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions.