MEPS ASVAB Score Requirements by Military Branch 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum AFQT score required to enlist in the U.S. Army with a high school diploma?
- 26
- 31 (Correct answer)
- 36
- 40
Correct answer: 31
Army enlistees with a high school diploma must score at least 31 on the AFQT.
Question 2: Which military branch has the highest minimum AFQT score requirement for enlistment?
- Army
- Marine Corps
- Air Force / Space Force (Correct answer)
- Navy
Correct answer: Air Force / Space Force
The Air Force and Space Force require a minimum AFQT of 36, which is the highest among all branches.
Question 3: A GED holder wants to join the Navy. What minimum AFQT score do they typically need?
- 31
- 35
- 50 (Correct answer)
- 65
Correct answer: 50
Navy GED holders generally need an AFQT score of at least 50, compared to 35 for high school diploma holders.
Question 4: The ASVAB line scores are used to determine what beyond basic enlistment eligibility?
- Physical fitness classification
- Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) qualification (Correct answer)
- Security clearance level
- Officer candidate ranking
Correct answer: Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) qualification
ASVAB line scores (composites) determine which Military Occupational Specialties a recruit qualifies for.
Question 5: What is the minimum AFQT score for Marine Corps enlistment with a high school diploma?
- 25
- 31
- 32 (Correct answer)
- 36
Correct answer: 32
The Marine Corps requires a minimum AFQT score of 32 for high school diploma holders.
Question 6: Which ASVAB composite score is most critical for qualifying as a U.S. Army Combat Medic (68W)?
- Skilled Technical (ST) (Correct answer)
- General Technical (GT)
- Clerical (CL)
- Electronics (EL)
Correct answer: Skilled Technical (ST)
The Army 68W Combat Medic MOS requires a Skilled Technical (ST) composite score of at least 101.
Question 7: How long must an applicant wait before retaking the ASVAB after their second attempt?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 6 months (Correct answer)
- 1 year
Correct answer: 6 months
After a second retest, applicants must wait six months before taking the ASVAB again.
What is the minimum AFQT score required to enlist in the U.S.
Army with a high school diploma?