Marine Corps Asvab Line Scores For Entry Level Mos

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) has long been the first test many recruiter applicants will see after initially speaking with the service recruiter. There are standards within the Armed Forces and passing the ASVAB with high enough scores will at first allow you to enter military service, but also let you have a range of MOSs (jobs) that will qualify for. The higher the ASVAB score, the more opportunities you may have in the military. If you score at a bare minimum on the test, then you will be fairly limited in the job skills available to you within the military.

How to Prepare for the ASVAB

Treat the ASVAB like any other test you have taken in high school or college—study for it. There are many options online as well as preparatory programs and practice tests you should do prior to taking the test for real. Some of the skills tested (listed below) you may not remember taking in high school and the conceptual knowledge tested in mechanical devices can throw the most polished test taker if you are not prepared for those type of questions.

ASVAB Knowledge Categories

The ASVAB subtests for determining the composites are:

General Science (GS), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) Word Knowledge (WK) Paragraph Comprehension (PC) Auto & Shop Information (AS) Mathematics Knowledge (MK) Mechanical Comprehension (MC) Electronics Information (EI)

How Your Scores Are Calculated

Verbal Expression (VE) - Sum of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension, scaled (VE). Current aptitude area composites used for MOS selection for the Marine Corps are as follows: CL- Clerical, Administrative, Supply & Finance - NO + CS + VE - The CL score range for most job qualifications within the USMC recommend a score of 90-100 or more. EL -Electronics Repair, Missile Repair, Electronics, and Communications -GS+AR+MK+EI - Your EL score should be in the 90-115 range or above to qualify for most jobs in the electronics systems and communications MOS. MM - Mechanical Maintenance, Construction, Utility, and Chemical Maintenance (hazmat) - GS+AS+MK+MC - The MM scores range from 85-105 to qualify for most jobs involving mechanics, construction, utility and hazardous materials. GT - General Technical, Special, and Officer Programs - VE+AR - Most jobs that require the GT scores recommend a score from 80-110 or more to qualify for a variety of MOSs in this grouping. ST - Skilled Technical: GS+VE+MK+MC - General Science, Verbal Expression, Math knowledge, and Mechanical Comprehension make up a challenging combination Skilled Technical (ST) score. The AFQT (Armed Forces Qualifying Test) score is what the recruiters will first decipher as it determines whether you’re eligible to join ANY military branch of service. The AFQT is the following subtest scores combined: VE+PC+WK+AR. These are Verbal Expression (VE), which is computed from the Paragraph Comprehension (PC) and Word Knowledge (WK) subtests plus Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), and Math Knowledge (MK).

Career Fields and ASVAB Scores

The following chart is the Active Duty USMC MOS’s and the related ASVAB Score and entry-level positions open to recruits joining the Marine Corps:

MOS/Job Title ASVAB Line Score Required

01 – Personnel and Administration

0121 - Personnel Clerk CL=100

0151 - Administrative Clerk CL=100

0161 - Postal Clerk CL=90

02 – Intelligence

0231 - Intelligence Specialist GT=100

0261 - Geographic Intelligence Specialist EL=100

03 – Infantry

0311 - Infantry Rifleman GT=80

0313 - LAV Crewman GT=90

0321 - Reconnaissance Man GT=105

0331 - Machine Gunner GT=80

0341 - Mortarman CT=80

0351 - Assaultman GT=80

0352 - Antitank Assault Guided Missileman GT=90

04 – Logistics

0411 - Maintenance Management Specialist GT=100

0431 - Logistics/Embarkation and Combat Service Support (CSS) Specialist GT=100

0451 - Air Delivery Specialist GT=100

0481 - Landing Support Specialist GT=95

05 – Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Plans

0511 - MAGTF Planning Specialist GT=110

06 – Communications

0612 - Field Wireman GT=90

0613 - Construction Wireman EL=90

0614 - Unit Level Circuit Switch (ULCS) Operator/Maintainer EL=100

0621 - Field Radio Operator EL=90

0622 - Mobile Multichannel Equipment Operator EL=100

0624 - High-Frequency Communication Central Operator EL=100

0626 - Fleet SATCOM Terminal Operator EL=100

0627 - Ground Mobile Forces SATCOM Operator EL=100

08 – Field Artillery

0811 - Field Artillery Cannoneer GT=90

0842 - Field Artillery Radar Operator GT=105

0844 - Field Artillery Fire Control Man GT=105

0847 - Artillery Meteorological Man GT=105

0861 - Fire Support Man GT=100

11 – Utilities

1141 - Electrician EL=90

1142 - Electrical Equipment Repair Specialist EL=100

1161 - Refrigeration Mechanic MM=105

1171 - Hygiene Equipment Operator MM=85

1181 - Fabric Repair Specialist MM=85

13 – Engineer, Construction, Facilities, and Equipment

1316 - Metal Worker MM=95

1341 - Engineer Equipment Mechanic MM=95

1345 - Engineer Equipment Operator MM=95

1361 - Engineer Assistant GT=100

1371 - Combat Engineer MM=95

1391 - Bulk Fuel Specialist MM=85

18 – Tank and Assault Amphibious Vehicle

1812 - M1A1 Tank Crewman GT=90

1833 - Assault Amphibious Vehicle GT=90

21 – Ground Ordnance Maintenance

2111 - Small Arms Repairer/Technician MM=95

2131 - Towed Artillery Systems Technician MM=95

2141 - Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Repairer/Technician MM=105

2146 - Main Battle Tank (MBT) Repairer/Technician MM=105

2147 - Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) Repairer/Technician MM=105

2161 - Machinist MM=105

2171 - Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer MM=105

23 – Ammunition and Explosive Ordnance Disposal

2311 - Ammunition Technician GT=100

26 – Signals Intelligence/Ground Electronic Warfare

2631 - Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Intercept Operator/Analyst GT=100

2651 - Special Intelligence System Administrator/Communicator GT=100

2671 - Arabic Cryptologic Linguist GT=105

2673 - Korean Cryptologic Linguist GT=105

2674 - Spanish Cryptologic Linguist GT=105

2676 - Russian Cryptologic Linguist GT=105

27 - Linguist (MOS dependent upon language specialty DLPT

28 – Ground Electronics Maintenance

2811 - Telephone Technician EL=115

2818 - Personal Computer (PC)/Tactical Office Machine Repairer EL=115

2822 - Electronic Switching Equipment Technician EL=115

2831 - Multichannel Equipment Repairer EL=115

2841 - Ground Radio Repairer EL=115

2844 - Ground Communications Organizational Repairer EL=115

2846 - Ground Radio Intermediate Repairer EL=115

2847 - Telephone Systems/Personal Computer Intermediate Repairer EL=115

2871 - Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Technician EL=115

2881 - Communication Security Equipment Technician EL=115

2887 - Counter Mortar Radar Repairer EL=115

30 – Supply Administration and Operations

3043 - Supply Administration and Operations Clerk CL=110

3051 - Warehouse Clerk CL=90

3052 - Packaging Specialist CL=80

31 – Traffic Management

3112 - Traffic Management Specialist CL=90

33 – Food Service

3361 - Subsistence Supply Clerk CL=90

3381 - Food Service Specialist GT=90

34 – Financial Management

3432 - Finance Technician CL=110

3451 - Fiscal/Budget Technician CL=110

35 – Motor Transport

3521 - Organizational Automotive Mechanic MM=95

3531 - Motor Vehicle Operator MM=85

3533 - Logistics Vehicle System Operator MM=85

43 – Public Affairs

4341 - Combat Correspondent GT=105

44 – Legal Services

4421 - Legal Services Specialist CL=100

46 – Combat Camera

4611 - Combat Illustrator GT=100

4612 - Combat Lithographer GT=100

4641 - Combat Photographer GT=100

4671 - Combat Videographer GT=100

55 – Music

5526 to 5566 - Musician AFQT Score of 50

5711 - Nuclear Biological and Chemical (NBC) Defense Specialist GT=110

58 – Military Police and Corrections

5811 - Military Police GT=100

5831 - Correctional Specialist GT=100

59 – Electronics Maintenance

5937 - Aviation Radio Repairer EL=105

5942 - Aviation Radar Repairer EL=105

5952 - Air Traffic Control Navigational Aids Technician EL=105

5953 - Air Traffic Control Radar Technician EL=105

5954 - Air Traffic Control Communications Technician EL=105

5962 - Tactical Data Systems Equipment (TDSE) Repairer EL=105

5963 - Tactical Air Operations Module Repairer EL=105

60/61/62 – Aircraft Maintenance

6046 - Aircraft Maintenance Administration Specialist CL=100

6048 - Flight Equipment Technician MM=105

6061 - Aircraft Intermediate Level Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic MM=105

6071 - Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment (SE) Mechanic MM=105

6072 - Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment Hydraulic/ Pneumatic Structures Mechanic MM=105

6073 - Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment Electrician/ Refrigeration Mechanic MM=105

6074 - Cryogenics Equipment Operator MM=105

6091 - Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic MM=105

6092 - Aircraft Intermediate Level Structures Mechanic MM=105

63/64 – Avionics

6311 - Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Electrical/Weapon Systems Technician EL=105

6312 - Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Weapon Systems Technician - AV-8 EL=105

6314 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Avionics Technician EL=105

6316 - Aircraft Communications/Navigation Systems Technician - KC-130 EL=105

6317 - Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Weapon Systems Technician - F/A-18 EL=105

6322 - Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Electrical Systems Technician - CH-46 EL=105

6323 - Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Electrical Systems Technician - CH-53 EL=105

6324 - Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Electrical/Weapon Systems Technician - U/AH-1 EL=105

6326 - Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Electrical/Weapon Systems Technician - V-22 EL=105

6331 - Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician-Trainee EL=105

6332 - Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician - AV-8 EL=105

6333 - Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician - EA-6 EL=105

6336 - Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician - KC-130 EL=105

6337 - Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician - F/A-18 EL=105

6386 - Aircraft Electronic Countermeasures Systems Technician - EA-6B EL=105

65 – Aviation Ordnance

6511 - Aviation Ordnance Technician GT=105

6531 - Aircraft Ordnance Technician GT=105

6541 - Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician GT=105

66 – Aviation Logistics

6672 - Aviation Supply Clerk CL=100

6673 - Automated Information Systems (AIS) Computer Operator CL=100

68 – Meteorology and Oceanography

6821 - Weather Observer GT=105

70 – Airfield Services

7011 - Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician MM=95

7041 - Aviation Operations Specialist CL=100

7051 - Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Specialist MM=95

72 – Air Control/Air Support/Anti-air Warfare/Air Traffic Control

7212 - Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Gunner GT=90

7234 - Air Control Electronics Operator GT=105

7242 - Air Support Operations Operator GT=100

7251 - Air Traffic Controller GT=105

7257 - Air Traffic Controller GT=105

73 – Navigation Officer/Enlisted Flight Crews

7314 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Air Vehicle Operator GT=105

7371 - Aerial Navigator GT=110

7381 - Airborne Radio Operator/Inflight Refueling Observer/ Loadmaster GT=110

80 – Miscellaneous Requirements MOSs

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