I have taken time to formulate an explanation of the depth of my lack of understanding of the qualification roll rule prior to asking this. From your explanation, I can only surmise that it is the STAT+ under the qualification roll is where the "explicitly telling you to use that modifier" is coming from. I looked everywhere not knowing this, because I am looking for exact wording, e.g.: "you use the DM from the characteristic listed in the qualification roll", or "the DM tied to the characteristic for the qualification roll is applied to the qualification roll", which I did not find, except the Careers heading, p9 in my book, but it falls under a passage "At many points during a career ...", and my brain doesn't connect this to the start, where you roll to qualify. If this is included as part of the qualificstion roll, I wouldn't have 'connected those dots'. I understand it now, because of your explanation, but for me, prior to that, I needed to see this worded in that very specific particular way, or similar wording for me to understand it. I hope this provides a clearer description of where my head is regarding this. I appreciate your time, kindness and patience in answering my question.