ASVAB Scores For Army Jobs

There is basically a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) for everyone considering the Army as it currently offers over 150 specialties.

The Army uses the aforementioned nine sub-test categories to create line categories relevant to the type of MOS.

For each category of jobs, you’ll combine various components 

• Combat (CO) MOS Jobs: You’re test scores are combined from the subtests of AR, AS, CS, and MC.
• Electronics (EL) MOS Jobs: You’re test scores are combined from the subtests of AR, EI, GS, and MK.
• Field Artillery (FA) MOS Jobs: You’re test scores are combined from the subtests of AR, CS, MC, and MK.
• General Maintenance (GM) MOS Jobs: You’re test scores are combined from the subtests of AS, EI, GS, and MK.
• General Technical (GT) MOS Jobs: You’re test scores are combined from the subtests of AR and VE.
• Mechanical Maintenance (MM) MOS Jobs: You’re test scores are combined from the subtests of AS, EI, MC, and NO.
• Operators & Food (OF) MOS Jobs: You’re test scores are combined from the subtests of AS, MC, NO, and VE.
• Surveillance & Communications (SC) MOS Jobs: You’re test scores are combined from the subtests of AR, AS, MC, and VE.
• Skilled Technical (ST) MOS Jobs: You’re 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.

ASVAB Scores For Army

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the minimum ASVAB score for the Army?

The minimum ASVAB score you need to join the US Army is as follows:

• With a H.S. Diploma: 31
• With a GED: 50

In order to qualify for certain enlistment bonuses, such as the Quick Ship bonus, you would need to have an AFQT 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 Medicl fields require the highest ASVAB scores.

You’re typically looking at a 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)
• Mechanical Comprehension (MC)

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:

Navy

Air Force

Marine Corps

Coast Guard

References

Army official website

Army recruiting

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Zachary B. served in the United States Army for 9 years, both as an active-duty soldier as well as the Army National Guard. He currently operates a a political blog, and works at a local online newspaper in Cortland, NY.

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