ASVAB Score Requirements by MOS: Complete 2026 Guide
Want a specific military job? Your ASVAB line scores determine what you qualify for. This guide breaks down the exact score requirements for every major MOS, rating, and AFSC across all branches.
How MOS Scores Work
Your AFQT score gets you into the military. But your line scores determine your job options.
Line scores combine different ASVAB sections:
| Line Score | Sections Combined | Used By |
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| GT (General Technical) | AR + VE | All branches | |||||
| CL (Clerical) | VE + AR + MK | Army, Marines | |||||
| CO (Combat) | AR + CS + AS + MC | Army | |||||
| EL (Electronics) | GS + AR + MK + EI | Army, Marines | |||||
| FA (Field Artillery) | AR + MK + MC | Army | |||||
| GM (General Maintenance) | GS + AS + MK + EI | Army | |||||
| MM (Mechanical Maintenance) | AS + MC + EI | Army, Marines | |||||
| OF (Operators/Food) | VE + AS + MC | Army | |||||
| SC (Surveillance/Communications) | VE + AR + AS + MC | Army | |||||
| ST (Skilled Technical) | GS + VE + MK + MC | Army | Army MOS RequirementsCombat Arms | MOS | Job Title | GT | Other Requirements |
| 11B | Infantryman | 90 | CO: 87 | |||||
| 11C | Indirect Fire Infantryman | 90 | CO: 87 | |||||
| 13B | Cannon Crewmember | 93 | FA: 93 | |||||
| 13F | Fire Support Specialist | 96 | FA: 96 | |||||
| 19D | Cavalry Scout | 90 | CO: 87 | |||||
| 19K | M1 Armor Crewmember | 90 | CO: 87 | Intelligence & Signal | MOS | Job Title | GT | Other Requirements |
| 35F | Intelligence Analyst | 101 | ST: 101 | |||||
| 35M | Human Intelligence Collector | 101 | ST: 101, DLAB: 100 | |||||
| 35N | Signals Intelligence Analyst | 101 | ST: 101 | |||||
| 35P | Cryptologic Linguist | 91 | DLAB: 100+ | |||||
| 25B | Information Technology Specialist | 95 | ST: 95 | |||||
| 25S | Satellite Communication Systems Operator | 99 | EL: 99 | Medical | MOS | Job Title | GT | Other Requirements |
| 68W | Combat Medic | 101 | ST: 101 | |||||
| 68A | Biomedical Equipment Specialist | 107 | EL: 107 | |||||
| 68C | Practical Nursing Specialist | 101 | ST: 101 | |||||
| 68D | Operating Room Specialist | 101 | ST: 101 | |||||
| 68K | Medical Laboratory Specialist | 106 | ST: 106 | Aviation | MOS | Job Title | GT | Other Requirements |
| 15T | UH-60 Helicopter Repairer | 99 | MM: 99 | |||||
| 15U | CH-47 Helicopter Repairer | 99 | MM: 99 | |||||
| 15W | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator | 105 | ST: 105 | Administrative & Support | MOS | Job Title | GT | Other Requirements |
| 42A | Human Resources Specialist | 90 | CL: 90 | ||||
| 92Y | Unit Supply Specialist | 90 | CL: 90 | ||||
| 91B | Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic | 92 | MM: 92 | Air Force AFSC RequirementsThe Air Force uses different score categories: | Category | Sections | Calculation |
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| G (General) | AR + VE | Combined score | ||||
| M (Mechanical) | MC + GS + 2xAS | Weighted | ||||
| A (Administrative) | VE + MK | Combined | ||||
| E (Electronics) | AR + MK + EI + GS | Combined | High-Demand Air Force Jobs | AFSC | Job Title | Required Scores |
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| 1A8X1 | Airborne Cryptologic Linguist | G: 72, DLAB: 110 | ||||
| 1B4X1 | Cyber Warfare Operations | G: 64, E: 60 | ||||
| 1N0X1 | Operations Intelligence | G: 57 | ||||
| 1N2X1 | Signals Intelligence Analyst | G: 72, E: 72 | ||||
| 2A3X3 | Tactical Aircraft Maintenance | M: 56 | ||||
| 2A5X1 | Aerospace Maintenance | M: 56 | ||||
| 2W1X1 | Aircraft Armament Systems | M: 60 | ||||
| 3D0X2 | Cyber Systems Operations | G: 64, E: 60 | ||||
| 3D1X2 | Cyber Transport Systems | E: 70 | ||||
| 3E8X1 | Explosive Ordnance Disposal | M: 60, E: 60 | ||||
| 4N0X1 | Aerospace Medical Service | G: 44 | ||||
| 6C0X1 | Contracting | A: 56, G: 50 | ||||
| 9S100 | Technical Applications Specialist | G: 80, E: 80 | Space Force RequirementsSpace Force pulls from Air Force scoring but has higher minimums: | SFSC | Job Title | Required Scores |
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| 5C0X1 | Space Operations | E: 70, G: 70 | ||||
| 1C6X1 | Space Systems Operations | E: 64 | ||||
| 3D0X4 | Computer Systems Programming | G: 64, E: 60 | Navy Rating RequirementsNavy uses its own scoring system with different combinations. High-Tech Ratings | Rating | Job Title | Required Scores |
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| CTI | Cryptologic Technician Interpretive | VE+AR: 110, DLAB: 100 | ||||
| CTN | Cryptologic Technician Networks | AR+MK+EI+GS: 222 | ||||
| CTR | Cryptologic Technician Collection | VE+AR: 110 | ||||
| IT | Information Systems Technician | AR+MK+EI+GS: 222 | ||||
| ET | Electronics Technician | AR+MK+EI+GS: 222 | ||||
| FC | Fire Controlman | AR+MK+EI+GS: 210 | ||||
| STG | Sonar Technician Surface | AR+MK+EI+GS: 210 | Nuclear FieldThe most demanding Navy program: | Rating | Job Title | Required Scores |
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| MM-N | Machinist's Mate Nuclear | AR+MK+EI+GS: 252, VE+AR+MK+MC: 252 | ||||
| EM-N | Electrician's Mate Nuclear | AR+MK+EI+GS: 252, VE+AR+MK+MC: 252 | ||||
| ET-N | Electronics Technician Nuclear | AR+MK+EI+GS: 252, VE+AR+MK+MC: 252 | Other Navy Ratings | Rating | Job Title | Required Scores |
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| HM | Hospital Corpsman | VE+MK+GS: 156 | ||||||
| AO | Aviation Ordnanceman | VE+AR+MK+AS: 185 | ||||||
| AM | Aviation Structural Mechanic | VE+AR+MK+AS: 210 | ||||||
| PR | Aircrew Survival Equipmentman | VE+AR+MK+AS: 185 | ||||||
| MA | Master-at-Arms | AR+WK: 100 | ||||||
| LS | Logistics Specialist | VE+AR: 102 | ||||||
| YN | Yeoman | VE+AR: 105 | Marine Corps MOS RequirementsMarines use similar scoring to Army but different job codes. Combat Arms | MOS | Job Title | GT | MM | EL |
| 0311 | Rifleman | 80 | - | - | ||||||
| 0321 | Reconnaissance Marine | 105 | - | - | ||||||
| 0331 | Machine Gunner | 80 | - | - | ||||||
| 0341 | Mortarman | 80 | - | - | ||||||
| 0351 | Infantry Assault Marine | 80 | - | - | Technical | MOS | Job Title | GT | MM | EL |
| 0621 | Field Radio Operator | 100 | - | 100 | ||||||
| 0651 | Cyber Network Operator | 100 | - | 115 | ||||||
| 2621 | Special Communications Signals Collection Operator | 100 | - | 100 | ||||||
| 2631 | Electronic Intelligence Intercept Operator | 100 | - | 100 | ||||||
| 2651 | Special Intelligence System Administrator | 100 | - | 115 | Aviation | MOS | Job Title | GT | MM | EL |
| 6042 | Individual Material Readiness List Asset Manager | 100 | 95 | - | ||||
| 6046 | Aircraft Maintenance Admin | 100 | - | - | ||||
| 6072 | Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment Technician | - | 105 | - | ||||
| 6092 | Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic | - | 105 | - | Coast Guard RequirementsCoast Guard has the highest overall standards. | Rating | Job Title | Min Scores |
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| AMT | Aviation Maintenance Technician | AR+MK+EI+GS: 227 |
| AET | Aviation Electrician's Mate | AR+MK+EI+GS: 227 |
| AST | Aviation Survival Technician | AR+MK+MC: 162, VE+MK: 109 |
| BM | Boatswain's Mate | VE+AR: 100 |
| DC | Damage Controlman | VE+AR+MC+AS: 209 |
| EM | Electrician's Mate | AR+MK+EI+GS: 227 |
| ET | Electronics Technician | AR+MK+EI+GS: 227 |
| GM | Gunner's Mate | AR+MC+AS: 166 |
| IT | Information Systems Technician | AR+MK+EI+GS: 222 |
| MK | Machinery Technician | AR+MC+AS+EI: 209 |
| OS | Operations Specialist | VE+AR: 105 |
| SK | Storekeeper | VE+AR: 105 |
| YN | Yeoman | VE+AR: 105 |
How to Hit Your Target Scores
Step 1: Identify Your Target Job
Know exactly which MOS/AFSC/Rating you want. Look up the specific line score requirements.
Step 2: Calculate Which Sections Matter
If you want Army 35F (Intelligence Analyst), you need ST: 101. That's GS + VE + MK + MC.
Focus your study on those four sections.
Step 3: Take a Practice Test
See where you currently stand. Calculate your line scores.
Step 4: Target Your Weak Areas
If your target line score needs MK and you're weak in math, that's where you focus.
Step 5: Track Progress
Retake practice tests weekly. Watch your line scores improve.
Common Questions
Q: What if I score high enough for the military but not for my job?
You can still enlist, but you'll have to pick from jobs you qualify for or study and retake the ASVAB.
Q: Can I retake the ASVAB to get a better job?
Yes, but there are waiting periods. After your first test, you must wait 30 days. After that, 6 months between attempts.
Q: Do line score requirements ever change?
Yes. Requirements shift based on manning needs. Always verify current requirements with a recruiter.
Q: What's the hardest job to qualify for?
Nuclear field in the Navy (252 combined scores) and Air Force 9S100 Technical Applications Specialist are among the highest.
Start Preparing Now
Your dream military job requires specific scores. Don't leave it to chance.
Take a Free Practice Test and see which jobs you currently qualify for. Then make a plan to hit your target scores.