In certain written tests the officers must score ten points higher than the enlisted candidates to pass.

No candidate in modern times has passed so many early tests and lost the nomination.

Most states require candidates to pass a regional board exam.

Most candidates pass after three or four lab attempts, but some have required more than six.

Certification requires candidates to pass a written and performance test.

Finally the candidate must pass an hour long oral exam.

If the candidate passes these tests he is sent to the unit for seven months where his basic training begins.

Following graduation, candidates must take and pass the bar exam.

The candidate must pass the test with a score of at least 80%.

A candidate must pass all three components to receive a passing grade.