State Alchemy Exam

The State Alchemy Exam is a test that all aspiring alchemists must pass in order to become a State Alchemist. State Alchemist's have pocket watches that, in the 2003 anime, supposedly contain a power that amplifies the alchemist's abilities. It also allows a first-hand look at the alchemist's combat abilities, which may provide indication that someone has performed human transmutation, hence a suitable human sacrifice.