Hey guys, I've been trying to understand how the ASVAB scores work. Does anyone know what the average scores are for each branch? I'm interested in knowing how my score compares to the standards set by the different branches. Knowing this can help me better understand where I might fit best. Thanks!
Sure, I can help to clarify how ASVAB scores work across different branches!
Each branch of the military has a different minimum score to enlist, also known as the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score. It's based on four key areas of the ASVAB: arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, and math knowledge.
Here are the minimum AFQT scores for the five branches of the military as of recent years:
1. Army: A minimum AFQT score of 31 is required for enlistment, but some jobs within the Army might require higher scores.
2. Navy: The minimum AFQT score needed to enlist in the Navy is 31. Like in the Army, specific jobs can require higher scores.
3. Marines: The Marines have an AFQT score requirement of 31.
4. Air Force: The minimum AFQT score requirement for the Air Force is currently 31.
5. Coast Guard: The Coast Guard requires a minimum AFQT score of 40, the highest minimum of all the branches.
Please note that these are just the minimum requirements and achieving a higher score may open up more job opportunities within your chosen branch. It's also important to remember that different jobs within each branch require different ASVAB line scores, which are combinations of different sections of the ASVAB.
I hope this gives you a better idea of how you compare to the standards set by different branches! Good luck with your decision.
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