MEPS ASVAB Score Requirements by Military Branch 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the earliest age at which an applicant can take the ASVAB for enlistment purposes?
- 15
- 16
- 17 (Correct answer)
- 18
Correct answer: 17
Applicants can take the ASVAB at age 17 with parental consent for enlistment purposes.
Question 2: The Navy uses the term 'NAVET' for prior-service Navy applicants. What AFQT minimum do NAVETs typically need to re-enlist in a different rating?
- No minimum — prior service waives ASVAB
- Same 35 minimum as new applicants
- 50 minimum regardless of diploma status
- Varies by rating composite requirements only (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Varies by rating composite requirements only
NAVETs re-entering a new rating must meet the composite score requirements for that specific rating, with no separate AFQT floor beyond initial eligibility.
Question 3: What is the minimum AFQT score required for enlistment in the Army National Guard with a high school diploma?
- 26
- 31 (Correct answer)
- 36
- 40
Correct answer: 31
Army National Guard requirements mirror the active-duty Army, requiring a minimum AFQT of 31 for diploma holders.
Question 4: Which ASVAB subtest is NOT part of the Electronics (EL) composite used by the Army?
- General Science (GS)
- Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)
- Electronics Information (EI)
- Mechanical Comprehension (MC) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Mechanical Comprehension (MC)
The Army's Electronics composite (EL) includes GS, AR, and EI, but not Mechanical Comprehension (MC).
Question 5: A Marine Corps recruit scores a Combat (CO) composite of 79. Which statement is accurate?
- They qualify for all infantry MOSs requiring CO 80
- They do not meet the minimum CO 80 required for Infantry MOS 0311 (Correct answer)
- They automatically qualify for artillery instead
- They must retest only the Arithmetic Reasoning subtest
Correct answer: They do not meet the minimum CO 80 required for Infantry MOS 0311
A CO score of 79 falls one point below the minimum of 80 required for Marine Corps Infantry MOS 0311.
Question 6: How many times total can an applicant take the ASVAB before a mandatory six-month waiting period is imposed?
- Once
- Twice (Correct answer)
- Three times
- Four times
Correct answer: Twice
After two ASVAB attempts (initial + one retest after 30 days), a six-month waiting period is required before a third attempt.
Question 7: Which branch of service uses the term 'EDPT' (Electronics Data Processing Test) as an additional qualification tool beyond the ASVAB?
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force (Correct answer)
- Marine Corps
Correct answer: Air Force
The Air Force uses the EDPT as a supplemental test for highly technical computer and electronics career fields.
MEPS ASVAB Score Requirements by Military Branch 5
What is the earliest age at which an applicant can take the ASVAB for enlistment purposes?