Understanding What You Read

This section measures your ability to read a passage and answer questions about its main idea, details, and inferences.

Why Reading Skills Matter

Whether reading instructions, technical manuals, or orders, understanding written information is key in the military and beyond.

How to Approach

• Read the entire passage before looking at the questions.
• Look for the main idea and supporting details.
• Don't get distracted by tricky wording—focus on what the passage actually says.

Practice Makes Perfect

The more you read, the better you'll get at spotting key information quickly!