ASVAB
Speak with your counselor if you are interested in taking the ASVAB
The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a multiple-choice test that helps and your recruiter identify which jobs in the military will be best for you. The ASVAB tests the following areas:
General Science (GS) - measures knowledge of life science, earth and space science, and physical science
Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) - measures ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems
Word Knowledge (WK) - measures ability to understand the meaning of words through synonyms
Paragraph Comprehension (PC) - measures ability to obtain information from written material
Mathematics Knowledge (MK) - measures knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications
Electronics Information (EI) - measures knowledge of electrical current, circuits, devices and electronic systems
Auto and Shop Information (AS)- measures knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair, and wood and metal shop practices (this is two separate sections on the computerized version AI & SI)
Mechanical Comprehension (MC)- measures knowledge of the principles of mechanical devices, structural support and properties of materials
Assembling Objects (AO)- measures ability with spatial relationships
One of the important scores from the test is the AFQT score. This score determines if you are qualified to enlist in a specific branch. The AFQT score calculated from the following sections: paragraph knowledge, word knowledge, mathematics knowledge, and arithmetic reasoning.
Each branch has a different minimum AFQT score. Currently the scores are:
Army - 31
Navy- 35
Air Force - 36
Marines: 31
Coast Guard: 45
Depending on what you want to do in the military, there are minimum scores you need to make on specific sections of the ASVAB.
This link contains a lot of information related to joining the military: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/joining-the-military-4161855
ASVAB Study Links:
https://www.asvabpracticetests.com/asvab-free-online-study-guide/
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