What is the ASVAB? The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a heavily researched and well-respected aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense. It measures a young adult's strengths and potential for success in military training.
Do you have to take the ASVAB in order to enlist in the military? Yes
How is the ASVAB exam broken up? The ASVAB is broken down into nine sections. They are Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Assembling Objects (AO), Auto and Shop Information (AS), Electronics Information (EI), General Science (GS), Mathematics Knowledge (MK), Mechanical Comprehension (MC), Paragraph Comprehension (PC), and Word Knowledge (WK).
What is the scoring range and how does that impact what military jobs that I can do?The scoring range on the ASVAB is between 1-99. The minimum passing score to enlist in the military is a 31 but different branches of the military may have different requirements. Here's a link to see what the minimum scores are for each branch of the military and how ASVAB test scores impact what jobs you can qualify for: https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab/asvab-scores-and-military-jobs.html
What if I can't achieve the score that I need to enlist or qualify for the military job that I want to pursue? Talk to one of the recruiters below. They would be the best source for enlisting or getting into the job that you want.
Join The Military https://www.usa.gov/military-requirements
U.S. citizens and some non-citizens can join the military. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must:
Have a U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
Speak, read, and write English fluently
You cannot join the military to enter the U.S. or to get a visa.
Each branch of the military has age limits to enlist in active duty:
Air Force: 17 - 42
Army: 17 - 35
Coast Guard: 17 - 41
Marine Corps: 17 - 28
Navy: 17 - 41
Space Force: 17 - 42
In some cases, you can be older to join the U.S. military. Talk to a recruiter to learn more.
Everyone who wants to enlist in the military must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). Each branch sets its own minimum score to join. Your score will help decide which jobs you can do after you enlist.
You must have a high school or general equivalency diploma (GED) to enlist in the military. There are fewer spots for GED holders to enter the military. If you have a GED, you will have a better chance of joining if you have:
Earned college credits
Scored higher on the ASVAB
Learn how to become an Officer in the Military after college.
A medical exam is part of the enlistment process. The exam will assess if you are healthy enough to serve in the military.
Each branch requires recruits to be physically fit. You will have to pass a physical fitness test as part of your enlistment process. Speak with a recruiter to find out the physical requirements for the branch you want to join.