ASVAB Scores for Every Army MOS

Your ASVAB score determines which Army jobs are open to you. Not just whether you can enlist – the specific composite scores (GT, ST, EL, MM, and others) decide which MOS contracts you can sign. Some jobs need a single composite above 85. Others require two or three composites above 100. The gap between a 91 and a 112 on the Skilled Technical score is the gap between dozens of jobs and just a handful.

This page collects the ASVAB line score requirements for every enlisted Army MOS, organized by career family. Use it to see which jobs your current scores qualify for, or to figure out the target score for a specific MOS you want. Officers and warrant officers use separate selection tests not covered here.

How Army ASVAB Composite Scores Work

The Army does not use your AFQT score to assign jobs. The AFQT (your overall percentile) only determines whether you can enlist: 31 minimum with a high school diploma, 50 minimum with a GED. Job eligibility comes from composite scores, which are calculated by combining specific ASVAB subtests.

The main composites used for Army MOS qualification:

One weak subtest can pull down multiple composites. Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), for example, feeds into GT, EL, CL, SC, CO, and FA. If you score low there, you lose options across six different composites at once. That’s why targeted prep matters more than general studying.

For a deeper explanation of how these scores are calculated and what each subtest covers, see the ASVAB line scores guide in our test prep section.

Infantry (CMF 11)

Combat arms positions have lower composite requirements than most technical fields. Physical standards are the harder filter for these jobs.

Both jobs use the same CO: 87 threshold. The CO composite draws from Arithmetic Reasoning, Coding Speed, Auto and Shop Information, and Mechanical Comprehension. Most applicants with solid math and mechanical aptitude clear it with moderate prep.

Armor (CMF 19)

The CO: 87 requirement mirrors infantry. Tank crews add a height restriction: 19K has a maximum height of 6 feet, 1 inch due to turret clearance.

Artillery & Air Defense (CMF 13/14)

Artillery MOSs generally require moderate scores. Air defense jobs sit higher on the scale because of the electronic and technical systems involved.

The 14E requires both MM: 104 and OF: 104 simultaneously – one of the harder dual-composite requirements in the field artillery/ADA world. The 14H dual requirement (MM: 99 and GT: 99) is the highest bar among enlisted ADA MOSs.

Aviation (CMF 15)

Aviation maintenance MOSs cluster around MM: 104 because the work is physically and technically similar across airframes. UAS jobs trend toward SC and EL composites instead.

The 15Y carries the highest combined requirement in the aviation family: both EL: 100 and MM: 105 must be met. The 15E UAS Repairer also requires two composites (EL: 93 and MM: 104), reflecting its dual electronics-and-mechanics scope.

Cyber & Signal (CMF 17/25)

This is the most technically demanding career family for ASVAB scores. The 17-series cyber jobs have the highest entry bars in the entire enlisted Army.

The 17C (Cyber Operations Specialist) requires ST: 112 and GT: 110 – the highest combined bar of any enlisted MOS on this list. The 25S (Satellite Comms) demands EL: 117, the single highest individual composite score in CMF 25. The 17E requires three composites all at or above 105.

If your scores fall short of these thresholds now, targeted prep on the Verbal Expression and Arithmetic Reasoning subtests moves the GT composite faster than general study.

Engineers (CMF 12)

Engineer MOSs span a wide range, from the low-bar 12B combat engineer to the demanding 12P prime power specialist.

The 12P Prime Power Production Specialist has three simultaneous requirements (GT: 110, EL: 107, and ST: 107), making it one of the most ASVAB-demanding jobs in the Army. The 12D Diver offers two paths to qualify: hit ST: 106 alone, or reach GM: 98 combined with GT: 107.

Finance (CMF 36)

The CL composite (VE + AR + MK) reflects the math and verbal demands of financial accounting work. A 101 CL is moderately competitive.

Human Resources (CMF 42)

The 42A requires both CL: 90 and GT: 100. The 42R (Army Bandperson) is unique – it has no ASVAB line score requirement. Admission is based entirely on a musical proficiency audition called the Army Musician Proficiency Assessment (AMPA).

Intelligence (CMF 35)

Intelligence jobs consistently require high ST scores. Most also require a Top Secret clearance, and the 35P adds a Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) requirement on top.

The 35N and 35T both require ST: 112 – tied with the 17C for the highest ST threshold on this list. The 35P is distinct because it adds the DLAB as a second qualifying test; the DLAB score requirement (107 minimum) eliminates most candidates regardless of their ASVAB performance.

For a full breakdown of intelligence MOS scores and what makes each role different, see the intelligence MOS profiles in the careers section.

Legal (CMF 27)

The CL: 105 requirement is the highest Clerical composite on this list, reflecting the verbal and analytical demands of legal work.

Maintenance (CMF 91/94)

The maintenance family splits into two clusters: CMF 91 (mechanical/vehicle) tends toward MM and GM scores, while CMF 94 (electronic repair) tends toward EL scores.

Several CMF 91 MOSs offer alternative qualification paths. The 91C, 91E, and 91M all provide a lower GM score option if paired with a sufficient GT score. The CMF 94 jobs requiring EL: 107 (94H, 94M, 94S, 94Y) represent the most technically demanding maintenance positions.

Medical (CMF 68)

Medical MOSs cluster around ST: 91-107, with most clinical roles requiring both ST and GT minimums. The 68W Combat Medic is the benchmark: ST: 101 and GT: 107.

The 68A Biomedical Equipment Specialist is the outlier – it requires EL: 107 rather than an ST composite, because the job centers on electronics repair of medical equipment. The 68G Patient Administration Specialist uses the CL composite (CL: 90) rather than ST, making it the most accessible CMF 68 option for candidates with strong verbal and math skills but lower mechanical scores.

For detailed breakdowns of the medical family, see best ASVAB scores for Army medical MOS jobs.

Military Police (CMF 31)

The 31D CID Special Agent requires only a GT score, but it’s a high one: GT: 110. This is a reclassification MOS (not direct enlistment), so candidates typically enter as 31B first and transition later.

Ordnance & EOD (CMF 89)

The 89D EOD Specialist requires both GM: 105 and ST: 105. It’s among the harder entry bars in the combat support world, which makes sense given that EOD operators handle live explosives.

Public Affairs (CMF 46)

A GT: 107 reflects the writing, analysis, and verbal communication demands of public affairs work.

Special Operations (CMF 18/37/38)

Special Forces and PSYOP jobs carry strict ASVAB requirements, plus additional selection requirements that go well beyond test scores.

All SF MOSs require GT: 110 at minimum. A GT of 110 puts you above roughly 75% of ASVAB test-takers. The 18C engineer variant swaps the CO composite for SC: 100; the 18D medical variant swaps it for ST: 100. These aren’t easier – they reflect different technical demands for each specialty.

Transportation & Logistics (CMF 88/92)

Logistics and transportation jobs have the widest spread in the Army, from OF: 85 for basic operator roles to CL: 95 for coordination work.

The 88M Motor Transport Operator (OF: 85) and 92G Culinary Specialist (OF: 85) have the lowest single-composite requirements on this entire list. The 92R Parachute Rigger stands out in the logistics family because it requires both GM: 90 and CO: 90 – the only dual-composite requirement in CMF 92.

CBRN (CMF 74)

Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear work requires both technical and analytical skills. The ST: 100 threshold reflects that balance.

Chaplain (CMF 56)

The CL composite reflects the administrative and communication demands of chaplain support work.

How to Use This Data

If your ASVAB scores are already on file, match your composite scores against the tables above. Any MOS where you meet all listed composite minimums is one you can contract for (subject to availability and other eligibility factors).

If you haven’t tested yet, identify your target MOS first, then work backward to find the composite score you need. From there, identify which subtests feed that composite and focus your study time there. Random general prep leaves points on the table.

A few patterns worth knowing:

• GT: 110 is a hard wall for SF, CID, and 17C. It requires strong Verbal Expression and Arithmetic Reasoning.
• ST: 112 (17C, 35N, 35T) is the highest bar on this list and requires strong performance across four subtests simultaneously.
• EL: 117 (25S) is the highest individual composite requirement shown here.
• Most jobs that require two composites require both to be met – a high score on one does not compensate for a shortfall on the other.

If you missed a target score, retest after the mandatory wait period. Many composite scores improve significantly with targeted prep. The Army ASVAB test prep guide covers study strategies that target individual composites directly.

For deeper breakdowns by career family, see the satellite posts: Cyber & Signal, Transportation & Logistics, Military Police, and Warrant Officer MOS.

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