// NAVY LINE SCORES
Navy Line Scores Explained (2026)
The Navy doesn't use 'line scores' the way the Army does — it uses rating-specific composites. NUKE is the headline (VE + AR + MK + MC, needs 252+ for the $75K Nuclear Field bonus).
Navy Composite Formulas
Each composite is a weighted sum of your subtest standard scores. The MOSes you qualify for gate on these — not on AFQT alone.
VE
Verbal Expression
WK + PC
Base composite — feeds every Navy rating formula.
NUKE
Nuclear Field
VE + AR + MK + MC
Reactor operators on subs/carriers. NUKE ≥ 252 = $75K.
AFQT
Armed Forces Qualifying Test
AR×2 + VE + MK
Navy floor: AFQT 35 for HS grads.
BEE
Basic Electricity & Electronics
AR + MK + EI + GS
Electronics Tech (ET), Fire Controlman (FC).
ENG
Engineering
AR + MK + AS
Engineman, Machinist's Mate (non-nuke).
MEC
Mechanical
AR + MC + AS
Aviation Structural Mechanic, Aviation Boatswain's Mate.
AD
Aviation/Admin
VE + AR + MK + MC
AD ≥ 210 for Aviation Machinist's Mate.
2026 Navy Bonus Targets
The line scores below are exactly what each contract gates on.
| MOS / RATE | LINE SCORE | BONUS |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Field (NUC-NF) — High-Value Target | NUKE ≥ 252 | $75,000 |
| Nuclear Power Tech | NUKE ≥ 235 | $50,000 |
| Aviation Mechanic | MM ≥ 105 | $20,000 |
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