If you are going to join the Navy or any other branch of service, you’ll be required to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

The Navy uses each individual’s results for the ASVAB subtest score areas to determine whether or not a person qualifies for a certain job, which is also known as a rating or military occupational specialty (MOS).

The Subtest Sections

The ASVAB subtests are comprised of the following sections, number of questions, and time limit:

General Science (GS): General principles of biological and physical sciences (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Arithmetic Reasoning (AR): Simple word problems that require simple calculations (includes 30 items that are to be completed in 36 minutes)Word Knowledge (WK): Correct meaning of a word, including synonyms and occasionally antonyms (includes 35 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Paragraph Comprehension (PC): Questions based on the information of several paragraphs that the individual has read (includes 15 items, which are to be completed in 13 minutes)Assembling Objects (AO): Assembling objects questions to test the individual’s ability with spatial relationships between objects that typically work together (includes 16 questions on this section, which are to be completed in 16 minutes)Auto and Shop Information (AS): Knowledge of automobiles, shop terminology, and tool use (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Mathematics Knowledge (MK): High school level math, including geometry, trigonometry, and algebra (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 24 minutes)Mechanical Comprehension (MC): Basic mechanical and physical principles (includes 25 items to be completed in 19 minutes)Electronics Information (EI): Electronic principles, basic electronic circuitry, and electronic terminology (includes 20 items that are to be completed in nine minutes and measure knowledge of electric principles and electronic terminology)

The VE and the AFQT Scores

The VE (verbal expression) score is comprised of two of the above subtests:  

PC and WK make up the VE score of the ASVAB. The AFQT score is comprised of the VE score plus the math sections. The subtests used to make the AFQT are PC< WK, MK, and AR.

Combining related subtests that match the requirements of the Navy ratings is how the recruiters will determine if you have the ability/aptitude for certain jobs.

ASVAB Requirements for Ratings

While these requirements are subject to change, the list below provides useful examples of the individual ASVAB score requirements for the following Navy enlisted jobs:

Rating (Job) ASVAB Scores Required

ABE - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Equipment VE+AR+MK+AS=184

ABF - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Fuels VE+AR+MK+AS=184

ABH - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Handling VE+AR+MK+AS=184

AC - Air Traffic Controlman VE+AR+MK+MC=210 -OR- VE+MK+MC+CS=210

AD - Aviation Machinist Mate VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AE - Aviation Electronics Mate AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

AG - Aviation Aerographer’s Mate VE+MK+GS=162

AIRC/AIRR - Aircrew Program AR+2MK+GS=194

AM - Aviation Structural Mechanic VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AME - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Equipment VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AMH - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Hydraulics VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AMS - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Structures VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AO - Aviation Ordnanceman VE+AR+MK+AS=185 or MK+AS+AO=140

AS - Aviation Support Equipment Technician VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AT - Aviation Electronics Technician AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

AV - Avionics Technician AR + MK + EI + GS = 218

AW - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator VE+MK+GS=152

AZ - Aviation Maintenance Administrationman VE+AR=102

BM - Boatswain’s Mate None Established

BU - Builder AR+MC+AS=145

CE - Construction Electrician AR+MK+EI+GS=201

CM - Construction Mechanic AR+MC+AS=162

CS - Culinary Specialist VE+AR=88

CS (SS) - Culinary Specialist (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=200 or VE+AR+MK+MC=200

CTA - Cryptologic Technician - Administration VE+MK=102

CTI - Cryptologic Technician - Interperative VE+MK+GS=162

CTM - Cryptologic Technician - Maintenance AR+MK+EI+GS=223

CTO - Cryptologic Technician - Communications VE+AR=102

CTR - Cryptologic Technician - Collection VE+AR=109

CTT - Cryptologic Technician - Technical VE+MK+GS=162 (CCT AEF Program: AR+MK+EI+GS=223)

DC - Damage Controlman VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

ND - DIVER - Navy Diver Program AR+VE=103 -AND- MC=51

EA - Engineering Aid AR + 2MK + GS = 210

EM - Electricians Mate VE+AR+MK+MC=209

EN - Engineman VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

EO - Equipment Operator AR+MC+AS=145

EOD - Explosive Ordinance Disposal AR+VE=109 and MC=51 or GS+MC+EI=169

ET - Electronics Technician AAR+MK+EI+GS=223

ETN - Electronics Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

FC - Fire Controlman AR+MK+EI+GS=223

FT - Fire Control Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222

GM - Gunner’s Mate AR+MK+EI+GS=205

GSE - Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Electrical VE+AR+MK+MC=209

GSM - Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Mechanical VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

HM - Hospital Corpsman VE+MK+GS=146

HT - Hull Technician VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

IC - Interior Communicationman VE+AR+MK+MC=209

IS - Intelligence Specialist VE+AR=107

IT - Information System Technician AR+2MK+GS=222 or AR+MK+EI+GS=222

LN - Legalman VE+MK=102

LS Logistics Support VE + AR = 108

MA - Master at Arms AR+WK=98 and WK=43

MC - Mass Comminication Specialist VE + AR = 110

MM - Machinist Mate VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

MM - Machinist Mate (Submarine) VE+AR+MK+MC=210

MN - Mineman VE+MC+AS=161

MR - Machinary Repairman VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

MT - Missile Technician AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

MU - Musician None established

ND Navy Diver AR+VE= 103 and MC=51

NF - Nuclear Field VE+AR+MK+NAPT = 290 (with minimum 50 NAPT score) or AR+MK+EI+GS+NAPT = 290 (with minimum 50 NAPT score) or VE+AR+MK+MC = 252 (No NAPT required) or AR+MK+EI+GS = 252 (No NAPT required).

OS - Operations Specialist VE+MK+CS=157 or AR+2MK+GS=210

PS - Personnel Specialist VE+MK=105 or VE+MK+CS=157

PR - Aircrew Survival Equipmentman VE+AR+MK+AS=185 or MK+AS+AO=140

QM - Quartermaster VE+AR=97

RP - Religious Program Specialist VE + MK = 105 OR VE + MK + CS = 157

SECF - Submarine Electronics AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

SH - Ship’s Serviceman VE+AR=95

SB - Special Boat Operator AR+VE= 103 and MC=51

SO - Special Operator GS+MC+EI=170 or VE+MK+MC+CS=220 or VE+AR=110 MC=50

STG - Sonar Technician - Surface AR+MK+EI+GS=223

STS - Sonar Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

SW - Steelworker AR+MC+AS=145

UT - Utilitiesman AR+MK+EI+GS=201

YN - Yeoman VE+MK=105 or VE+MK+CS=157

YN - Yeoman (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=200 or VE+AR+MK+MC=200

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If you are going to join the Navy or any other branch of service, you’ll be required to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

The Navy uses each individual’s results for the ASVAB subtest score areas to determine whether or not a person qualifies for a certain job, which is also known as a rating or military occupational specialty (MOS).

The Subtest Sections

The ASVAB subtests are comprised of the following sections, number of questions, and time limit:

General Science (GS): General principles of biological and physical sciences (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Arithmetic Reasoning (AR): Simple word problems that require simple calculations (includes 30 items that are to be completed in 36 minutes)Word Knowledge (WK): Correct meaning of a word, including synonyms and occasionally antonyms (includes 35 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Paragraph Comprehension (PC): Questions based on the information of several paragraphs that the individual has read (includes 15 items, which are to be completed in 13 minutes)Assembling Objects (AO): Assembling objects questions to test the individual’s ability with spatial relationships between objects that typically work together (includes 16 questions on this section, which are to be completed in 16 minutes)Auto and Shop Information (AS): Knowledge of automobiles, shop terminology, and tool use (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Mathematics Knowledge (MK): High school level math, including geometry, trigonometry, and algebra (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 24 minutes)Mechanical Comprehension (MC): Basic mechanical and physical principles (includes 25 items to be completed in 19 minutes)Electronics Information (EI): Electronic principles, basic electronic circuitry, and electronic terminology (includes 20 items that are to be completed in nine minutes and measure knowledge of electric principles and electronic terminology)

The VE and the AFQT Scores

The VE (verbal expression) score is comprised of two of the above subtests:  

PC and WK make up the VE score of the ASVAB. The AFQT score is comprised of the VE score plus the math sections. The subtests used to make the AFQT are PC< WK, MK, and AR.

Combining related subtests that match the requirements of the Navy ratings is how the recruiters will determine if you have the ability/aptitude for certain jobs.

ASVAB Requirements for Ratings

While these requirements are subject to change, the list below provides useful examples of the individual ASVAB score requirements for the following Navy enlisted jobs:

Rating (Job) ASVAB Scores Required

ABE - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Equipment VE+AR+MK+AS=184

ABF - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Fuels VE+AR+MK+AS=184

ABH - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Handling VE+AR+MK+AS=184

AC - Air Traffic Controlman VE+AR+MK+MC=210 -OR- VE+MK+MC+CS=210

AD - Aviation Machinist Mate VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AE - Aviation Electronics Mate AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

AG - Aviation Aerographer’s Mate VE+MK+GS=162

AIRC/AIRR - Aircrew Program AR+2MK+GS=194

AM - Aviation Structural Mechanic VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AME - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Equipment VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AMH - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Hydraulics VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AMS - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Structures VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AO - Aviation Ordnanceman VE+AR+MK+AS=185 or MK+AS+AO=140

AS - Aviation Support Equipment Technician VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AT - Aviation Electronics Technician AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

AV - Avionics Technician AR + MK + EI + GS = 218

AW - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator VE+MK+GS=152

AZ - Aviation Maintenance Administrationman VE+AR=102

BM - Boatswain’s Mate None Established

BU - Builder AR+MC+AS=145

CE - Construction Electrician AR+MK+EI+GS=201

CM - Construction Mechanic AR+MC+AS=162

CS - Culinary Specialist VE+AR=88

CS (SS) - Culinary Specialist (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=200 or VE+AR+MK+MC=200

CTA - Cryptologic Technician - Administration VE+MK=102

CTI - Cryptologic Technician - Interperative VE+MK+GS=162

CTM - Cryptologic Technician - Maintenance AR+MK+EI+GS=223

CTO - Cryptologic Technician - Communications VE+AR=102

CTR - Cryptologic Technician - Collection VE+AR=109

CTT - Cryptologic Technician - Technical VE+MK+GS=162 (CCT AEF Program: AR+MK+EI+GS=223)

DC - Damage Controlman VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

ND - DIVER - Navy Diver Program AR+VE=103 -AND- MC=51

EA - Engineering Aid AR + 2MK + GS = 210

EM - Electricians Mate VE+AR+MK+MC=209

EN - Engineman VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

EO - Equipment Operator AR+MC+AS=145

EOD - Explosive Ordinance Disposal AR+VE=109 and MC=51 or GS+MC+EI=169

ET - Electronics Technician AAR+MK+EI+GS=223

ETN - Electronics Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

FC - Fire Controlman AR+MK+EI+GS=223

FT - Fire Control Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222

GM - Gunner’s Mate AR+MK+EI+GS=205

GSE - Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Electrical VE+AR+MK+MC=209

GSM - Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Mechanical VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

HM - Hospital Corpsman VE+MK+GS=146

HT - Hull Technician VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

IC - Interior Communicationman VE+AR+MK+MC=209

IS - Intelligence Specialist VE+AR=107

IT - Information System Technician AR+2MK+GS=222 or AR+MK+EI+GS=222

LN - Legalman VE+MK=102

LS Logistics Support VE + AR = 108

MA - Master at Arms AR+WK=98 and WK=43

MC - Mass Comminication Specialist VE + AR = 110

MM - Machinist Mate VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

MM - Machinist Mate (Submarine) VE+AR+MK+MC=210

MN - Mineman VE+MC+AS=161

MR - Machinary Repairman VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

MT - Missile Technician AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

MU - Musician None established

ND Navy Diver AR+VE= 103 and MC=51

NF - Nuclear Field VE+AR+MK+NAPT = 290 (with minimum 50 NAPT score) or AR+MK+EI+GS+NAPT = 290 (with minimum 50 NAPT score) or VE+AR+MK+MC = 252 (No NAPT required) or AR+MK+EI+GS = 252 (No NAPT required).

OS - Operations Specialist VE+MK+CS=157 or AR+2MK+GS=210

PS - Personnel Specialist VE+MK=105 or VE+MK+CS=157

PR - Aircrew Survival Equipmentman VE+AR+MK+AS=185 or MK+AS+AO=140

QM - Quartermaster VE+AR=97

RP - Religious Program Specialist VE + MK = 105 OR VE + MK + CS = 157

SECF - Submarine Electronics AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

SH - Ship’s Serviceman VE+AR=95

SB - Special Boat Operator AR+VE= 103 and MC=51

SO - Special Operator GS+MC+EI=170 or VE+MK+MC+CS=220 or VE+AR=110 MC=50

STG - Sonar Technician - Surface AR+MK+EI+GS=223

STS - Sonar Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

SW - Steelworker AR+MC+AS=145

UT - Utilitiesman AR+MK+EI+GS=201

YN - Yeoman VE+MK=105 or VE+MK+CS=157

YN - Yeoman (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=200 or VE+AR+MK+MC=200

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If you are going to join the Navy or any other branch of service, you’ll be required to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

The Navy uses each individual’s results for the ASVAB subtest score areas to determine whether or not a person qualifies for a certain job, which is also known as a rating or military occupational specialty (MOS).

The Subtest Sections

The ASVAB subtests are comprised of the following sections, number of questions, and time limit:

General Science (GS): General principles of biological and physical sciences (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Arithmetic Reasoning (AR): Simple word problems that require simple calculations (includes 30 items that are to be completed in 36 minutes)Word Knowledge (WK): Correct meaning of a word, including synonyms and occasionally antonyms (includes 35 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Paragraph Comprehension (PC): Questions based on the information of several paragraphs that the individual has read (includes 15 items, which are to be completed in 13 minutes)Assembling Objects (AO): Assembling objects questions to test the individual’s ability with spatial relationships between objects that typically work together (includes 16 questions on this section, which are to be completed in 16 minutes)Auto and Shop Information (AS): Knowledge of automobiles, shop terminology, and tool use (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Mathematics Knowledge (MK): High school level math, including geometry, trigonometry, and algebra (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 24 minutes)Mechanical Comprehension (MC): Basic mechanical and physical principles (includes 25 items to be completed in 19 minutes)Electronics Information (EI): Electronic principles, basic electronic circuitry, and electronic terminology (includes 20 items that are to be completed in nine minutes and measure knowledge of electric principles and electronic terminology)

The VE and the AFQT Scores

The VE (verbal expression) score is comprised of two of the above subtests:  

PC and WK make up the VE score of the ASVAB. The AFQT score is comprised of the VE score plus the math sections. The subtests used to make the AFQT are PC< WK, MK, and AR.

Combining related subtests that match the requirements of the Navy ratings is how the recruiters will determine if you have the ability/aptitude for certain jobs.

ASVAB Requirements for Ratings

While these requirements are subject to change, the list below provides useful examples of the individual ASVAB score requirements for the following Navy enlisted jobs:

Rating (Job) ASVAB Scores Required

ABE - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Equipment VE+AR+MK+AS=184

ABF - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Fuels VE+AR+MK+AS=184

ABH - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Handling VE+AR+MK+AS=184

AC - Air Traffic Controlman VE+AR+MK+MC=210 -OR- VE+MK+MC+CS=210

AD - Aviation Machinist Mate VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AE - Aviation Electronics Mate AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

AG - Aviation Aerographer’s Mate VE+MK+GS=162

AIRC/AIRR - Aircrew Program AR+2MK+GS=194

AM - Aviation Structural Mechanic VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AME - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Equipment VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AMH - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Hydraulics VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AMS - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Structures VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AO - Aviation Ordnanceman VE+AR+MK+AS=185 or MK+AS+AO=140

AS - Aviation Support Equipment Technician VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AT - Aviation Electronics Technician AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

AV - Avionics Technician AR + MK + EI + GS = 218

AW - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator VE+MK+GS=152

AZ - Aviation Maintenance Administrationman VE+AR=102

BM - Boatswain’s Mate None Established

BU - Builder AR+MC+AS=145

CE - Construction Electrician AR+MK+EI+GS=201

CM - Construction Mechanic AR+MC+AS=162

CS - Culinary Specialist VE+AR=88

CS (SS) - Culinary Specialist (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=200 or VE+AR+MK+MC=200

CTA - Cryptologic Technician - Administration VE+MK=102

CTI - Cryptologic Technician - Interperative VE+MK+GS=162

CTM - Cryptologic Technician - Maintenance AR+MK+EI+GS=223

CTO - Cryptologic Technician - Communications VE+AR=102

CTR - Cryptologic Technician - Collection VE+AR=109

CTT - Cryptologic Technician - Technical VE+MK+GS=162 (CCT AEF Program: AR+MK+EI+GS=223)

DC - Damage Controlman VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

ND - DIVER - Navy Diver Program AR+VE=103 -AND- MC=51

EA - Engineering Aid AR + 2MK + GS = 210

EM - Electricians Mate VE+AR+MK+MC=209

EN - Engineman VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

EO - Equipment Operator AR+MC+AS=145

EOD - Explosive Ordinance Disposal AR+VE=109 and MC=51 or GS+MC+EI=169

ET - Electronics Technician AAR+MK+EI+GS=223

ETN - Electronics Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

FC - Fire Controlman AR+MK+EI+GS=223

FT - Fire Control Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222

GM - Gunner’s Mate AR+MK+EI+GS=205

GSE - Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Electrical VE+AR+MK+MC=209

GSM - Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Mechanical VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

HM - Hospital Corpsman VE+MK+GS=146

HT - Hull Technician VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

IC - Interior Communicationman VE+AR+MK+MC=209

IS - Intelligence Specialist VE+AR=107

IT - Information System Technician AR+2MK+GS=222 or AR+MK+EI+GS=222

LN - Legalman VE+MK=102

LS Logistics Support VE + AR = 108

MA - Master at Arms AR+WK=98 and WK=43

MC - Mass Comminication Specialist VE + AR = 110

MM - Machinist Mate VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

MM - Machinist Mate (Submarine) VE+AR+MK+MC=210

MN - Mineman VE+MC+AS=161

MR - Machinary Repairman VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

MT - Missile Technician AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

MU - Musician None established

ND Navy Diver AR+VE= 103 and MC=51

NF - Nuclear Field VE+AR+MK+NAPT = 290 (with minimum 50 NAPT score) or AR+MK+EI+GS+NAPT = 290 (with minimum 50 NAPT score) or VE+AR+MK+MC = 252 (No NAPT required) or AR+MK+EI+GS = 252 (No NAPT required).

OS - Operations Specialist VE+MK+CS=157 or AR+2MK+GS=210

PS - Personnel Specialist VE+MK=105 or VE+MK+CS=157

PR - Aircrew Survival Equipmentman VE+AR+MK+AS=185 or MK+AS+AO=140

QM - Quartermaster VE+AR=97

RP - Religious Program Specialist VE + MK = 105 OR VE + MK + CS = 157

SECF - Submarine Electronics AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

SH - Ship’s Serviceman VE+AR=95

SB - Special Boat Operator AR+VE= 103 and MC=51

SO - Special Operator GS+MC+EI=170 or VE+MK+MC+CS=220 or VE+AR=110 MC=50

STG - Sonar Technician - Surface AR+MK+EI+GS=223

STS - Sonar Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

SW - Steelworker AR+MC+AS=145

UT - Utilitiesman AR+MK+EI+GS=201

YN - Yeoman VE+MK=105 or VE+MK+CS=157

YN - Yeoman (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=200 or VE+AR+MK+MC=200

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If you are going to join the Navy or any other branch of service, you’ll be required to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

The Navy uses each individual’s results for the ASVAB subtest score areas to determine whether or not a person qualifies for a certain job, which is also known as a rating or military occupational specialty (MOS).

The Subtest Sections

The ASVAB subtests are comprised of the following sections, number of questions, and time limit:

  • General Science (GS): General principles of biological and physical sciences (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Arithmetic Reasoning (AR): Simple word problems that require simple calculations (includes 30 items that are to be completed in 36 minutes)Word Knowledge (WK): Correct meaning of a word, including synonyms and occasionally antonyms (includes 35 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Paragraph Comprehension (PC): Questions based on the information of several paragraphs that the individual has read (includes 15 items, which are to be completed in 13 minutes)Assembling Objects (AO): Assembling objects questions to test the individual’s ability with spatial relationships between objects that typically work together (includes 16 questions on this section, which are to be completed in 16 minutes)Auto and Shop Information (AS): Knowledge of automobiles, shop terminology, and tool use (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 11 minutes)Mathematics Knowledge (MK): High school level math, including geometry, trigonometry, and algebra (includes 25 items that are to be completed in 24 minutes)Mechanical Comprehension (MC): Basic mechanical and physical principles (includes 25 items to be completed in 19 minutes)Electronics Information (EI): Electronic principles, basic electronic circuitry, and electronic terminology (includes 20 items that are to be completed in nine minutes and measure knowledge of electric principles and electronic terminology)

The VE and the AFQT Scores

The VE (verbal expression) score is comprised of two of the above subtests:  

  • PC and WK make up the VE score of the ASVAB. The AFQT score is comprised of the VE score plus the math sections. The subtests used to make the AFQT are PC< WK, MK, and AR.

Combining related subtests that match the requirements of the Navy ratings is how the recruiters will determine if you have the ability/aptitude for certain jobs.

ASVAB Requirements for Ratings

While these requirements are subject to change, the list below provides useful examples of the individual ASVAB score requirements for the following Navy enlisted jobs:

Rating (Job) ASVAB Scores Required

ABE - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Equipment VE+AR+MK+AS=184

ABF - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Fuels VE+AR+MK+AS=184

ABH - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Handling VE+AR+MK+AS=184

AC - Air Traffic Controlman VE+AR+MK+MC=210 -OR- VE+MK+MC+CS=210

AD - Aviation Machinist Mate VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AE - Aviation Electronics Mate AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

AG - Aviation Aerographer’s Mate VE+MK+GS=162

AIRC/AIRR - Aircrew Program AR+2MK+GS=194

AM - Aviation Structural Mechanic VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AME - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Equipment VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AMH - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Hydraulics VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AMS - Aviation Structural Mechanic - Structures VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AO - Aviation Ordnanceman VE+AR+MK+AS=185 or MK+AS+AO=140

AS - Aviation Support Equipment Technician VE+AR+MK+AS=210 or VE+AR+MK+MC=210

AT - Aviation Electronics Technician AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

AV - Avionics Technician AR + MK + EI + GS = 218

AW - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator VE+MK+GS=152

AZ - Aviation Maintenance Administrationman VE+AR=102

BM - Boatswain’s Mate None Established

BU - Builder AR+MC+AS=145

CE - Construction Electrician AR+MK+EI+GS=201

CM - Construction Mechanic AR+MC+AS=162

CS - Culinary Specialist VE+AR=88

CS (SS) - Culinary Specialist (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=200 or VE+AR+MK+MC=200

CTA - Cryptologic Technician - Administration VE+MK=102

CTI - Cryptologic Technician - Interperative VE+MK+GS=162

CTM - Cryptologic Technician - Maintenance AR+MK+EI+GS=223

CTO - Cryptologic Technician - Communications VE+AR=102

CTR - Cryptologic Technician - Collection VE+AR=109

CTT - Cryptologic Technician - Technical VE+MK+GS=162 (CCT AEF Program: AR+MK+EI+GS=223)

DC - Damage Controlman VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

ND - DIVER - Navy Diver Program AR+VE=103 -AND- MC=51

EA - Engineering Aid AR + 2MK + GS = 210

EM - Electricians Mate VE+AR+MK+MC=209

EN - Engineman VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

EO - Equipment Operator AR+MC+AS=145

EOD - Explosive Ordinance Disposal AR+VE=109 and MC=51 or GS+MC+EI=169

ET - Electronics Technician AAR+MK+EI+GS=223

ETN - Electronics Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

FC - Fire Controlman AR+MK+EI+GS=223

FT - Fire Control Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222

GM - Gunner’s Mate AR+MK+EI+GS=205

GSE - Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Electrical VE+AR+MK+MC=209

GSM - Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Mechanical VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

HM - Hospital Corpsman VE+MK+GS=146

HT - Hull Technician VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

IC - Interior Communicationman VE+AR+MK+MC=209

IS - Intelligence Specialist VE+AR=107

IT - Information System Technician AR+2MK+GS=222 or AR+MK+EI+GS=222

LN - Legalman VE+MK=102

LS Logistics Support VE + AR = 108

MA - Master at Arms AR+WK=98 and WK=43

MC - Mass Comminication Specialist VE + AR = 110

MM - Machinist Mate VE+AR+MK+AS=195 or VE+AR+MK+AO=200

MM - Machinist Mate (Submarine) VE+AR+MK+MC=210

MN - Mineman VE+MC+AS=161

MR - Machinary Repairman VE+AR+MK+AS=200 or MK+AS+AO=150

MT - Missile Technician AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

MU - Musician None established

ND Navy Diver AR+VE= 103 and MC=51

NF - Nuclear Field VE+AR+MK+NAPT = 290 (with minimum 50 NAPT score) or AR+MK+EI+GS+NAPT = 290 (with minimum 50 NAPT score) or VE+AR+MK+MC = 252 (No NAPT required) or AR+MK+EI+GS = 252 (No NAPT required).

OS - Operations Specialist VE+MK+CS=157 or AR+2MK+GS=210

PS - Personnel Specialist VE+MK=105 or VE+MK+CS=157

PR - Aircrew Survival Equipmentman VE+AR+MK+AS=185 or MK+AS+AO=140

QM - Quartermaster VE+AR=97

RP - Religious Program Specialist VE + MK = 105 OR VE + MK + CS = 157

SECF - Submarine Electronics AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

SH - Ship’s Serviceman VE+AR=95

SB - Special Boat Operator AR+VE= 103 and MC=51

SO - Special Operator GS+MC+EI=170 or VE+MK+MC+CS=220 or VE+AR=110 MC=50

STG - Sonar Technician - Surface AR+MK+EI+GS=223

STS - Sonar Technician (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222

SW - Steelworker AR+MC+AS=145

UT - Utilitiesman AR+MK+EI+GS=201

YN - Yeoman VE+MK=105 or VE+MK+CS=157

YN - Yeoman (Submarine) AR+MK+EI+GS=200 or VE+AR+MK+MC=200

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