If your info is correct, then the test is worth 18% of the overall score. The could be a game changer. The test (or survey as you called it) is very similar to a personality test (based on what I saw over my son's shoulder as he completed it.) I found an Army published paper regarding the test. The report leads me to believe it's designed to help ferret out those that are more likely to remain committed to the Army and perform successfully as a long-term Army officer. This really could be "the thing" that is separating the herd. I'd say the other major player is the interview and the subjective comments made by the PMS. As someone who has to consider 80+ applicants for one summer internship, having something as objective as the multiple choice test could be very helpful to distinguish one applicant over another. GPA's and resumes just get you in one pile or another. The in-person interview and the answers provided on the personality test really must reveal the essence that the Board is seeking.