Army vs Air Force ASVAB Requirements
Compare Army line scores and Air Force MAGE composites. See how the same ASVAB scores qualify you for different jobs.
U.S. Army
Total Jobs
78
Categories
11
In-Demand
13
Scoring
Weighted composite scores
Job Categories
Sample Jobs
U.S. Air Force
Total Jobs
81
Categories
14
In-Demand
8
Scoring
MAGE percentile composites
Job Categories
Sample Jobs
Key Differences
Scoring System
The U.S. Army uses weighted composite line scores, while the U.S. Air Force uses MAGE percentile composites. This means the same ASVAB subtest scores may qualify you for different jobs in each branch.
Job Variety
The U.S. Army has 78 jobs across 11 categories, while the U.S. Air Force has 81 jobs across 14 categories.
Which Branch Should You Choose?
Your ASVAB scores may qualify you for more jobs in one branch than another. Use our free calculators to check your line scores for both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force ASVAB harder?
The ASVAB test itself is the same for all branches. The difference is in how each branch calculates composite/line scores and what minimum scores each job requires. Some branches have higher minimums for similar roles.
Can my U.S. Army ASVAB scores transfer to the U.S. Air Force?
Yes — your ASVAB subtest scores are universal. However, each branch calculates different composite scores from those subtests, so your qualification results will differ between branches.
Find Your Best Military Job
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