What ASVAB scores are required for different military jobs?

I'm preparing to take the ASVAB, and I'm curious about the scores needed for various military careers. Which jobs require higher scores, and are there any positions with lower score thresholds?

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) scores needed for various roles in the military can vary quite a bit. Every branch of the military has their own standards, and within those branches, the scores required can still differ quite a lot depending on the specific job.

For instance, administrative jobs in the military might require above average scores in the verbal and numerical skills sections of the ASVAB, while a mechanical or technical job might place more emphasis on the mechanical and spatial comprehension sections of the test.

Army jobs, for example, are divided into what they call "MOS" or "Military Occupation Specialties". Here, each MOS requires different line scores. Line scores are the sums of different combinations of the ten ASVAB subtests' scores. Each MOS has its own qualifying line score. For example, let's consider an Infantryman (MOS 11B). To qualify for this position, one would need a CO line score of at least 87.

So, in preparing for the ASVAB, it would be helpful to do some research into the specific military jobs you're interested in and what ASVAB scores they might require. This can help you tailor your study efforts to target the areas that will be most beneficial for your career aspirations.