For each category of jobs, you’ll combine various components
- Combat (CO) MOS Jobs: Your test scores are combined from the subtests of AR, AS, CS, and MC.
- Electronics (EL) MOS Jobs: Your test scores are combined from the subtests of AR, EI, GS, and MK.
- Field Artillery (FA) MOS Jobs: Your test scores are combined from the subtests of AR, CS, MC, and MK.
- General Maintenance (GM) MOS Jobs: Your test scores are combined from the subtests of AS, EI, GS, and MK.
- General Technical (GT) MOS Jobs: Your test scores are combined from the subtests of AR and VE.
- Mechanical Maintenance (MM) MOS Jobs: Your test scores are combined from the subtests of AS, EI, MC, and NO.
- Operators & Food (OF) MOS Jobs: Your test scores are combined from the subtests of AS, MC, NO, and VE.
- Surveillance & Communications (SC) MOS Jobs: Your test scores are combined from the subtests of AR, AS, MC, and VE.
- Skilled Technical (ST) MOS Jobs: Your test scores are combined from the subtests of GS, MC, MK, and VE.
When you combine an Army line score with an Army MOS you can determine what the minimum qualification score is to work the MOS.
For example, an Infantryman (MOS 11B) would want to perform well in the subtests of Combat (CO), which are Arithmetic Reasoning, Auto & Shop Information, Coding Speed, and Mechanical Comprehension.
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ASVAB Scores For Army
| MOS | Army Job Title | ASVAB Line Scores |
|---|---|---|
| 09L | Interpreter/Translator | ECLT: 50 |
| 11B | Infantryman | CO: 87 |
| 11C | Indirect Fire Infantryman | CO: 87 |
| 12B | Combat Engineer | CO: 87 |
| 12C | Bridge Crewmember | CO: 87 |
| 12D | Diver | GM: 98, GT: 107, ST: 106 |
| 12K | Plumber/Utilitiesman | GM: 88 |
| 12M | Firefighter | GM: 88 |
| 12N | Horizontal Construction Engineer | GM: 90 |
| 12P | Prime Power Production Specialist | GT: 110, EL: 107, ST: 107 |
| 12Q | Transmission and Distribution Specialist | EL: 93 |
| 12R | Interior Electrician | EL: 93 |
| 12T | Technical Engineer Specialist | ST: 101 |
| 12V | Concrete & Asphalt Equipment Operator | GM: 88 |
| 12W | Carpentry & Masonry Specialist | GM: 88 |
| 12Y | Geospatial Engineer | GT: 100, ST: 100 |
| 13B | Cannon Crewmember | FA: 93 |
| 13F | Fire Support Specialist | FA: 96 |
| 13J | Fire Control Specialist | FA: 93 |
| 13M | Mobility Launch Rocket System (MLRS/HIMARS) Crewmember | OF: 95 |
| 13R | Field Artillery Firefinder Radar Operator | SC: 98 |
| 14E | Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Oper/Maint | MM: 100 |
| 14G | Air Defense Battle Management System Operator | MM: 98, GT: 99 |
| 14H | Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator | MM: 99, GT: 98 |
| 14P | Air & Missile Defense (AMD) Crewmember | OF: 95 |
| 14T | PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer | OF: 95 |
| 15B | Aircraft Powerplant Repairer | MM: 104 |
| 15D | Aircraft Powertrain Repairer | MM: 104 |
| 15E | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer (UAS SYS REP) | EL: 93, MM: 104 |
| 15F | Aircraft Electrician | MM: 104 |
| 15G | Aircraft Structural Repairer | MM: 104 |
| 15H | Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer | MM: 104 |
| 15N | Avionic Mechanic | EL: 93 |
| 15P | Aviation Operations Specialist | ST: 91 |
| 15Q | Air Traffic Control Operator | ST: 101 |
| 15R | AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer | MM: 99 |
| 15T | UH-60 Helicopter Repairer | MM: 104 |
| 15U | CH-47 Helicopter Repairer | MM: 104 |
| 15W | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator | SC: 102 |
| 15Y | AH-64 Armament / Electrical /Avionics Repairer | MM: 104, EL: 98 |
| 17C | Cyber Operations Specialist | GT: 110, ST: 112 |
| 19D | Cavalry Scout | CO: 87 |
| 19K | M1 Armor Crewman | CO: 87 |
| 25B | Information Technology Specialist | ST: 95 |
| 25C | Radio Operator | EL: 98, SC: 98 |
| 25D | Cyber Network Defender | GT: 105, ST: 105 |
| 25L | Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer | EL: 89, SC: 89 |
| 25M | Multimedia Illustrator | ST: 91, EL: 93 |
| 25N | NODAL Network Systems Operator - Maintainer | EL: 102, SC: 105 |
| 25P | Microwave Systems Operator - Maintainer | EL: 107 |
| 25Q | Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator – Maintainer | EL: 98, SC: 98 |
| 25R | Visual Information Equipment Operator – Maintainer | EL: 107 |
| 25S | Satellite Communication Systems Operator -Maintainer | EL: 117 |
| 25U | Signal Support System Specialist | EL: 93, SC: 92 |
| 25V | Combat Documentation / Production Specialist | ST: 91, EL: 93 |
| 27D | Paralegal Specialist | CL: 105 |
| 31B | Military Police | ST: 91 |
| 31D | Criminal Investigation Special Agent | ST: 107, GT: 110 |
| 31E | Internment / Resettlement Specialist | ST: 95 |
| 31K | Military Working Dog Handler | ST: 91 |
| 35F | Intel Analyst | ST: 101 |
| 35G | Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst | ST: 101 |
| 35L | Counter-Intelligence Agent | ST: 101 |
| 35M | Human Intelligence Collector | ST: 101 |
| 35N | Signal Intel Analyst | ST: 112 |
| 35P | Signals Intelligence Voice Interceptor | ST: 91 |
| 35Q | Cryptologic Cyberspace Intelligence Collector/Analyst | ST: 112 |
| 35S | Signals Collection Analyst | ST: 101 |
| 35T | Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer / Integrator | ST: 112 |
| 36B | Finance Management Technician | CL: 101 |
| 37F | Psychological Operations Specialist | GT: 107 |
| 38B | Civil Affairs Specialist | GT: 107 |
| 42A | Human Resource Specialist | GT: 100, CL: 90 |
| 46S | Public Affairs Mass Communication Specialist | GT: 107 |
| 56M | Religious Affairs Specialist | CL: 90 |
| 68A | Biomedical Equipment Specialist | EL: 107 |
| 68B | Orthopedic Specialist | ST: 101, GT: 107 |
| 68C | Practical Nursing Specialist | ST: 101, GT: 107 |
| 68E | Dental Specialist | ST: 91 |
| 68F | Physical Therapy Specialist | ST: 101, GT: 107 |
| 68G | Patient Administration Specialist | CL: 90 |
| 68H | Optical Laboratory Specialist | GM: 98 |
| 68J | Medical Logistics Specialist | CL: 90 |
| 68K | Medical Laboratory Specialist | ST: 106 |
| 68L | Occupational Therapy Specialist | ST: 101, GT: 107 |
| 68M | Nutrition Care Specialist | OF: 95 |
| 68N | Cardiovascular Specialist | ST:101, GT: 107 |
| 68P | Radiology Specialist | ST: 106 |
| 68Q | Pharmacy Specialist | ST: 95 |
| 68R | Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist | ST: 95 |
| 68S | Preventive Medicine Specialist | ST: 101 |
| 68T | Animal Care Specialist | ST: 91 |
| 68U | Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Specialist | ST: 101, GT: 107 |
| 68V | Respiratory Specialist | ST: 102 |
| 68W | Combat Medic Specialist | ST: 101, GT: 107 |
| 68X | Behavioral Health Specialist | ST: 101 |
| 68Y | Eye Specialist | ST: 101, GT: 107 |
| 74D | Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist | ST: 100 |
| 88H | Cargo Specialist | GM: 88 |
| 88K | Watercraft Operator | MM: 99 |
| 88L | Watercraft Engineer | MM: 99 |
| 88M | Motor Transport Operator | OF: 85 |
| 88N | Transportation Management Coordinator | CL: 95 |
| 88U | Railway Operations Crewmember | MM: 92 |
| 89A | Ammunitions Stock Control and Accounting Specialist | ST: 91 |
| 89B | Ammunitions Specialist | ST: 91 |
| 89D | Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Specialist | GM: 105 |
| 91A | M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer | MM: 88 & GT: 92 or MM: 99 |
| 91B | Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic | MM: 87 & GT: 85 or MM: 92 |
| 91C | Utilities Equipment Repairer | GM: 98 or GM: 88 & GT: 83 |
| 91D | Tactical Power Generation Specialist | GM: 98 & GM: 88 & GT: 88 |
| 91E | Allied Trade Specialist | GM: 88 & GT: 95 or GM: 98 |
| 91F | Small Arms/Artillery Repair | GM: 93 or GM: 88 & GT: 85 |
| 91G | Fire Control Repair | MM: 87 & GT: 85 or MM: 92 |
| 91H | Track Vehicle Mechanic | MM: 87 & GT: 85 or MM: 92 |
| 91J | Quartermaster & Chemical Equipment RepairER | MM: 87 & GT: 85 or MM: 92 |
| 91L | Construction Equipment Repair | MM: 87 & GT: 85 or MM: 92 |
| 91M | Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer | MM: 88 & GT: 92 or MM: 99 |
| 91P | Artillery Mechanic | MM: 88 & GT: 88 or MM: 99 |
| 91S | Stryker Systems Maintainer | MM: 87 & GT: 85 or MM: 92 |
| 92A | Automated Logistical Specialist | CL: 90 |
| 92L | Petroleum Laboratory Specialist | ST: 91 |
| 92M | Mortuary Affairs Specialist | GM: 88 |
| 92R | Parachute Rigger | GM: 88 & CO: 87 |
| 92S | Shower, Laundry & Clothing Repair Specialist | GM: 84 |
| 92W | Water Treatment Specialist | GM: 88 |
| 92Y | Unit Supply Specialist | CL: 90 |
| 94A | Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer | EL: 102 |
| 94D | Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer | EL: 102 |
| 94E | Radio & Communications Security Repairer | EL: 102 |
| 94F | Computer / Detection Systems Repairer | EL: 102 |
| 94H | Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TDME) Maintenance Support Specialist | EL: 107 |
| 94M | Radar Repairer | EL: 107 |
| 94P | Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Repairer | EL: 93 |
| 94R | Avionic & Survivability Equipment Repairer | EL: 98 |
| 94S | Patriot System Repairer | EL: 107 |
| 94T | Short Range Air Defense System Repairer | EL: 98 |
| 94Y | Automatic Test Systems Operator and Maintainer | EL: 107 |
| 96D | Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst | ST: 101 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the minimum ASVAB score for the Army?
The minimum ASVAB score you need to join the US Army is 31.
In order to qualify for certain enlistment bonuses, such as the Quick Ship bonus, you would need to have an AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) score of 50 or better.
What’s a good score for the Army?
Relatively speaking, a good score on the ASVAB for the Army would be an AFQT score of 60 or better.
This would put you in the 60th percentile, and qualify you for nearly every job the US Army has to offer.
What’s the highest ASVAB score for the Army?
The highest score you can get on the ASVAB is an AFQT score of 99.
This would qualify you for every MOS in the Army, and place you in the 99th percentile.
Which job in the Army requires the highest score?
Generally speaking, jobs in the Human and Signals Intelligence, Cyber, and Medical fields require the highest ASVAB scores.
You’re typically looking at an AFQT score of 85 or better for those fields.
What is a GT score in the Army?
GT stands for General Technical, and is a combination of the following portions of the ASVAB test:
- Word Knowledge (WK)
- Paragraph Comprehension (PC)
- Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)
If I don’t get a good score, can I retake the ASVAB?
Certainly! The only caveat is that you must wait 1 month to retake the ASVAB test.
If you aren’t happy with your score after taking it a second time, you must wait another calendar month and you can retake it again.
After taking it for a 3rd time, however, you have to wait a minimum of 6 months before you can retake it.
Scores are valid for 2 years after the last time you took it, and there is no limit as to how many times you can take the ASVAB.
Summary
As mentioned previously, there are over 150 jobs in the Army that are ripe for the taking.
All you need to do is score decent enough on the ASVAB, and the Army job is yours.
Be sure to study hard, take your time, and most importantly, find a job that suites you the most!
ASVAB Score Requirements For Other Branches:
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