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ASVAB Test Prep and Practice Tests
Taking the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is your first step toward a career in the military. The ASVAB tests your knowledge of basic concepts and skills and determines which branch and rank in the military for which you are eligible.
Army ASVAB Required Score
You will receive standard Army ASVAB scores for each of the subtests, an AFQT score, and composite scores. The minimum overall score for high school seniors or graduates to qualify for the Army is a 31 AFQT; GED holders must score a 50 AFQT.
Although the ASVAB tests you on knowledge you would have acquired in high school, there are sections of the test where you may want to focus your study efforts. Prepare for the ASVAB exam with Peterson’s! Our ASVAB test prep gives you full access to a diagnostic test, additional practice tests, a study guide, 900 exclusively-written interactive lessons, and videos covering all nine sections of the ASVAB, flashcards, and more.
About the Army
As the oldest service of the U.S. military, the Army was founded by the Second Continental Congress in 1775. The Army was originally formed to protect the freedom of the first 13 colonies and has since evolved into the world’s premier fighting force.
Army Benefits
There are many advantages of serving in the Air Force. Here are just a few:
- Enlistment incentives and bonuses
- Tuition assistance
- Access to the best military schools and colleges
- Low-cost medical insurance for you and your family
- Cost of living allowances
- Affordable child-care programs for Army families
- Excellent retirement benefits
- Extensive vacation and travel
ASVAB Subtests, Content, Number of Questions, & Time Allotted
| Subtest | Content Covered | Number of Questions | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science (GS) | Life Science: basic biology, human nutrition, and health; Physical Science: elementary chemistry and physics; and Earth Science: geology, meteorology, and astronomy | 25 | 11 minutes |
| Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) | Basic mathematical word problems | 30 | 36 minutes |
| Word Knowledge (WK) | Your understanding of the meaning of words through synonyms and how they are used in a sentence | 35 | 11 minutes |
| Paragraph Comprehension (PC) | Your ability to obtain information from written material. The reading passages vary in length from one paragraph to several paragraphs and may be used for one or more questions. | 15 | 13 minutes |
| Mathematics Knowledge (MK) | Your general mathematical knowledge and ability to solve problems using high school mathematics, including algebra and some basic geometry | 25 | 24 minutes |
| Electronics Information (EI) | Questions that deal with electricity, radio principles, and electronics | 20 | 9 minutes |
| Auto and Shop Information (AS) | Material generally taught in automobile mechanics in vocational-technical schools and in shop instruction. It is designed to measure knowledge of automobiles, tools, and shop terminology and practices. | 25 | 11 minutes |
| Mechanical Comprehension (MC) | Principles of mechanical devices, structural support and properties of materials | 25 | 19 minutes |
| Assembling Objects (AO) | Your spatial aptitude—the ability to perceive spatial relations. The items involve a series of five drawings and require identification of an assembled puzzle or correctly connected objects. | 25 | 15 minutes |
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Understanding Army Line Scores
The Army converts your ASVAB scores into 10 separate composite scores known as “Army line scores.” These line scores assist the Army in identifying which jobs or Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) in which you qualify.
If you receive a qualifying score in the line area you prefer, then you are eligible for that job—if your preferred job is available and you comply with other qualifying factors.
The Army is the only service that looks at line scores and offers a guaranteed job to new recruits. Other military branches provide some combination of guaranteed job or guaranteed aptitude/career area.
Top Army FAQs
In order to join the Army, you must achieve a minimum overall qualifying ASVAB score of 31 if you are a high school senior or have a high school diploma, and 50 if you are a GED holder.
The Army converts your ASVAB scores into 10 separate composite scores known as “Army line scores.” These line scores assist the Army identify which jobs or Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) in which you qualify.
Our ASVAB practice tests include a full diagnostic test that covers all nine sections of the ASVAB, giving you insight into your strengths and weaknesses. These Army ASVAB practice tests will help you get the career you want.
To be eligible to enlist in the Army, applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal, permanent resident
- Be a high school graduate or equivalent
- Comply with medical, moral, and physical requirements
You may choose Army enlistment contracts of two years, three years, four years, five years, and six years. Most first-term enlistments require a commitment of four years of active duty and two years of inactive (Individual Ready Reserve, or IRR). IRR members aren’t paid, but may be recalled to active duty if needed until their total commitment has expired.
The Army offers 200+ career opportunities across multiple disciplines, including aviation, aircraft maintenance, cyber operations, health care, information technology, and Special Forces. See our list of Army careers and their relevant ASVAB scores below.
Take a look at Army ASVAB score requirements and related careers by MOS:
| MOS | Army Job Titles | Minimum Required ASVAB Score |
|---|---|---|
| 09C | Trainee language | AFQT 21-30, ECLT 40 - 74, AO:54 |
| 09L | Interpreter/translator | ECLT:50 |
| 09S | U.S. Army commissioned officer candidate | GT:110 |
| 09W | Warrant officer candidate | GT:110 |
| 11B | Infantryman | CO:87 |
| 11C | Indirect fire infantryman | CO:87 |
| 11X | Infantry enlistment option | CO:87 |
| 12B | Combat engineer | CO:87 |
| 12C | Bridge crewmember | CO:87 |
| 12D | Driver | GM:98; GT:107; ST:106 |
| 12K | Plumber/Utilitiesman | GM:88 |
| 12M | Firefighter | GM:88 |
| 12N | Horizontal construction engineer | GM:90 |
| 12P | Prime power production specialist | GT:110; EL:107; ST:107 |
| 12Q | Transmission and distribution specialist | EL:93 |
| 12R | Interior electrician | EL:93 |
| 12T | Technical engineer specialist | ST:101 |
| 12V | Concrete and asphalt equipment operator | GM:88 |
| 12W | Carpentry and masonry specialist | GM:88 |
| 12Y | Geospatial engineer | GT:100; ST:100 |
| 13B | Cannon crewmember | FA:93 |
| 13D | Field artillery tactical data systems specialist | FA:93 |
| 13F | Fire support specialist | FA:96 |
| 13J | Fire control specialist | FA:93 |
| 13M | High mobility artillery rocket system (HIMAR) | OF:95 |
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Army Test Prep Courses & Practice Tests
Access our full Test Prep library, including practice tests and courses for ASVAB, DLPT, and SIFT to help advance your career in the Army.
Army Blog Articles
Get expert advice on how to advance your Army career with our blog articles:
- What Your ASVAB Scores Mean
- How to Become an Officer in the Military
- What Is the SIFT Exam and How Do I Prepare for It?
- Advice from a Veteran: How to Transition from Soldier to Student
- ASVAB Test Prep: How to Get the Score You Want on the ASVAB
- Military Veterans Scholarships and Education Benefits Programs
- Getting ROTC Scholarships for College
- How DLPT Exams Help Military Members Increase Their Earnings Potential
- Using the ASVAB to Carve Out a Career in the Armed Forces
- Veterans’ Advice: How Military Benefits Helped Fund My Education
