ASVAB Scores for Army Jobs
Updated July 2026 · AFQT · 6 min read
Each Army job (MOS) lists a required line score plus cutoff: 11B Infantryman needs CO 87, 25B IT Specialist needs EL 93, and 68W Combat Medic needs ST 101 and GT 107. To check a job, find its composite, add your subtest standard scores for it, and compare against the cutoff. You must also score at least AFQT 31 to enlist.
The ASVAB score you need for an Army job is written as a line score plus a cutoff — for example, 11B Infantryman requires CO 87 and 68W Combat Medic requires ST 101 and GT 107. Before any of that matters, you must pass the AFQT with at least a 31 (50 with a GED) to enlist. This page shows you how to read those requirements, what popular jobs demand, and the exact steps to check whether your scores qualify — so you can walk into a recruiter’s office knowing your options instead of asking for them.
The Two-Gate System: AFQT, Then Line Scores
Every Army job decision runs through two gates in order:
- Gate 1 — AFQT. Your percentile (1–99) must clear 31 with a high-school diploma. This decides whether you can enlist. See Army ASVAB scores for the full picture of minimums.
- Gate 2 — Line score. Each MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) lists one or more composites you must hit. This decides which jobs you can hold.
The gates use different math. The AFQT draws on four subtests; line scores draw on all nine. That is why a recruit can post a comfortable AFQT and still miss the composite for a mechanical or technical job — and why targeted subtest prep beats generic studying.
How to Read a Requirement Like “ST 101”
An Army score requirement always has the same anatomy:
- The composite code (GT, CL, CO, EL, FA, GM, MM, OF, SC, or ST) tells you which subtests count. ST (Skilled Technical), for instance, combines General Science, Verbal Expression, Mathematics Knowledge, and Mechanical Comprehension.
- The cutoff (101) tells you the minimum sum of those subtest standard scores.
So “68W needs ST 101 & GT 107” means: your GS + VE + MK + MC must total at least 101, and your VE + AR must total at least 107. Meet both and you clear the score gate (medical, physical, and clearance requirements are separate). The full subtest-by-subtest breakdown of all ten composites lives on the Army ASVAB scores page.
Popular Army Jobs and Their Score Cutoffs
Here are well-known MOS options and the typical minimum line score each requires — the same planning figures from our Army MOS list, which covers the list in full depth:
| MOS | Job Title | Line Score Required |
|---|---|---|
| 11B | Infantryman | CO 87 |
| 12B | Combat Engineer | CO 87 |
| 13B | Cannon Crewmember | FA 93 |
| 25B | Information Technology Specialist | EL 93 |
| 31B | Military Police | ST 91 |
| 35F | Intelligence Analyst | ST 101 |
| 42A | Human Resources Specialist | CL 90 |
| 68W | Combat Medic Specialist | ST 101 & GT 107 |
| 88M | Motor Transport Operator | OF 85 |
| 91B | Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic | MM 92 |
The spread tells the story: transport and food-service roles start commonly around 85, combat arms cluster at 87–93, and intelligence and medical fields push past 100 — often alongside a strong GT score, where 110 is the classic bar for the most competitive programs and OCS. Notice too that 68W is a two-composite job: some MOS options require you to clear more than one line score at the same time, so read the full requirement rather than the first number you see.
Step-by-Step: Check If You Qualify for a Job
Work through this checklist for any MOS you are considering:
- Find the job’s requirement. Look it up on the Army MOS list — it shows the composite and cutoff for each popular job.
- Identify the subtests inside that composite. For example, EL = GS + AR + MK + EI, and MM leans on auto/shop, mechanical comprehension, and electronics.
- Add your standard scores. Pull them from your ASVAB score sheet, or estimate from practice results using the ASVAB line score calculator — it computes all ten composites at once.
- Compare against the cutoff. At or above it? You clear the score gate. Below it? Note the gap; a 5–10 point shortfall is very fixable.
- Verify with a recruiter. Cutoffs shift with the needs of the Army, and some enlistment options and bonuses require more than the baseline. Repeat the checklist for two or three backup jobs so you walk in with a ranked shortlist, not a single fragile choice.
If You Fall Short: Close the Gap
A missed cutoff is a study plan, not a verdict. Because composites are sums, you can attack whichever subtest inside the composite is weakest:
- Math (AR + MK) feeds GT, CL, EL, FA, and ST — the widest payoff on the test, and there is no calculator allowed, so drill mental math.
- Verbal (WK + PC) builds VE, which appears in six of the ten composites.
- Technical subtests (MC, EI, AS, GS) unlock mechanical, electronics, and skilled-technical jobs specifically.
Run a timed Army ASVAB practice test, score every subtest, and re-drill your weakest one inside the target composite. If your official scores are already on file, the retake policy lets you retest after 1 calendar month, and scores stay valid for 2 years — plenty of runway to lock in the MOS you actually want rather than the one you happened to qualify for.
