Hey everyone, recently my mind has been drifting more towards the military. But before I proceed, I would want to know about the qualifications. Specifically, is there like a minimum AFQT score for different military branches? Your answers will be highly appreciated.
Yes, there is a minimum Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score required by each branch of the U.S. military. The AFQT score is derived from four areas of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB): Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Word Knowledge (WK), Paragraph Comprehension (PC), and Mathematics Knowledge (MK). The scores in these areas are combined to create the AFQT score, which is used to determine your eligibility for military service.
These are the minimum AFQT requirements, according to each branch (for high school graduates):
1. Army: AFQT 31
2. Navy: AFQT 35
3. Marines: AFQT 32
4. Air Force: AFQT 36
5. Coast Guard: AFQT 40
6. Space Force: As Space Force just started in 2019 and is a part of the Department of the Air Force, the AFQT requirements would likely be similar to that of the Air Force.
Remember, these are the minimum requirements to be considered for enlistment; higher scores will be more competitive and can open up more job opportunities within the branch you choose.
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