What is the AFQT score?

The AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) is a composite of four ASVAB sections — Arithmetic Reasoning (counted twice), Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Math Knowledge. It is reported as a percentile from 1–99 and determines basic enlistment eligibility.

What ASVAB score do I need to enlist?

Minimums vary by branch: Army 31, Navy 35, Marines 32, Air Force 36, Coast Guard 40, Space Force 50. Most enlistment bonuses unlock at AFQT 50+, with elite contracts requiring 65–85.

What are ASVAB line scores?

Line scores are subject-area composites used to qualify you for specific MOSes. Common ones include GT (General Technical), EL (Electronics), MM (Mechanical Maintenance), ST (Skilled Technical), CL (Clerical), and Navy's NUKE composite.

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ASVAB Scores, AFQT & Line Scores — 2026 Guide

Your ASVAB returns one AFQT percentile and nine line scores. The AFQT decides whether you can enlist. The line scores decide which MOSes — and which enlistment bonuses — you actually qualify for.

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AFQT Score Tiers

What each AFQT band actually unlocks.

AFQT	CATEGORY	WHAT IT UNLOCKS
31–49	Category IV / IIIB	Minimum eligibility. Few MOS choices. Almost no bonus access.
50–64	Category IIIA	Real options. Most enlistment bonuses ($10K–$30K) start unlocking.
65–92	Category II	Top-tier technical contracts: nuclear, cyber, cryptologic, aviation. $40K–$75K bonuses.
93–99	Category I	Every contract on the table. Pick your pipeline.

All 9 Line Scores & Formulas

Each composite stitches different ASVAB subtests together. Memorize the ones that map to the MOS you want.

CODE	NAME	FORMULA	USED FOR
AFQT	Armed Forces Qualification Test	(2×AR + WK + PC + MK) / 5	Basic enlistment eligibility — every branch.
GT	General Technical	(AR + WK + PC) / 3	Special Forces, Intel, MP, recruiter pipelines.
EL	Electronics	(GS + AR + MK + EI) / 4	Cyber, comms, electronics, AF technical roles.
MM	Mechanical Maintenance	(MC + AS + EI) / 3	Aviation mechanic, rescue swimmer, machinery.
ST	Skilled Technical	(GS + AR + MK + WK + PC) / 5	Combat medic, cyber ops, intelligence analyst.
CL	Clerical	(AR + MK + WK + PC) / 4	Admin, finance, paralegal, HR.
VE	Verbal Expression	(WK + PC) / 2	Component of NUKE and several composites.
NUKE	Navy Nuclear Field	VE + AR + MK + MC	Navy's elite reactor operator pipeline (≥235).