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Considering a
Considering a
Future in the
Future in the
Military?
Military?
If you’re exploring the idea of joining the military, this page is for you. While our AFJROTC program does not conduct recruiting, we do encourage all cadets to make informed, thoughtful decisions about their future—especially when it comes to careers in the armed forces.
Before taking any next steps, please review some of the attached resources. You’ll also find helpful information about the ASVAB, a test designed to help you understand your strengths and how they relate to various career paths—both military and civilian—in areas such as administration, mechanics, and technology.
WINTER '26 ASVAB Flyer (3).pdfU.S. Military Branches
U.S. Military Branches
The U.S. Armed Forces are made up of six military branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force. In addition to the six military branches, the Army and Air National Guard is a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces, and responds to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counter-drug efforts, reconstruction missions, and more. Visit the U.S. military branch webpages below, along with the National Guard, to learn more.
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
ASVAB
ASVAB
What is the ASVAB?
What is the ASVAB?
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.
The ASVAB is hosted at local high schools. Please contact your high school counselor for details regarding when the next testing window may occur. Students are also able to take the ASVAB with a local recruiter.
Some students take the ASVAB because they plan to enter the military; however, others, especially seniors, who aren't planning to enter the military but may still be unsure of their career interest path, may take it to gather more career interest information about themselves. Scores on all of the ASVAB subtests are used to determine the best job for you in the military.
PHS ASVAB TEST DATE:
PHS ASVAB TEST DATE:
*Take the ASVAB test here at PHS*
We offer it here twice a year;
in the Winter and again in the Spring*
TO STAY UPDATED ON ASVAB TESTING HERE AT PHS,
ADD THE ASVAB GOOGLE CLASSROOM or CONTACT THE MILITARY LIAISON, MRS. CHERY
ASVAB Google Classroom Code: jq7ceb6g
STUDYING FOR THE ASVAB
The test measures competency in 10 different subjects,
which include:
-General Science
-Verbal Expression
-Electronics Information
-Auto and Shop Information
-Mechanical Comprehension
-Assembling Objects
-Word Knowledge
-Paragraph Comprehension
-Arithmetic Reasoning
-Mathematics Knowledge
The last four sections are the most important, as they make up something called the AFQT (Armed Forces Qualifications Test). An applicant’s AFQT is what determines whether or not they are able to serve in the military at all, as each branch has minimum scores for enlistment.
Because of ASVAB minimum requirements, doing poorly on the ASVAB might mean missing out on the military job (or even the entire military branch!) you want. While you can retake the ASVAB without penalty, waiting periods can make the process drag on. The best way to get a good ASVAB score the first time, or to improve your score on a retake, is to STUDY!
Taking ASVAB practice tests, reviewing ASVAB flashcards, and reading ASVAB study guides can help you determine what kind of shape you’re in for test day. If you find yourself struggling in math, it may be helpful to review basic concepts or memorize common ASVAB math formulas. Review the fundamentals of English so the Paragraph Comprehension and Word Knowledge sections seem less daunting.
ASVAB STUDY HELP
ASVAB STUDY HELP
SAMPLE ASVAB QUESTIONS
SAMPLE ASVAB QUESTIONS
ASVAB PRACTICE TESTS
ASVAB PRACTICE TESTS
INTERPRETING YOUR ASVAB SCORE
INTERPRETING YOUR ASVAB SCORE
ASVAB CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM is a great tool to use when figuring out what careers your scores align with!
WHAT IS THE AFQT?
WHAT IS THE AFQT?
The Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) is used to determine your eligibility for enlistment in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps. The AFQT is a percentile score that indicates the percentage of examinees in a reference group who scored at or below that particular score.
INTERPRETING YOUR ASVAB SCORE
ASVAB SCORE CALCULATOR
ASVAB SCORE CALCULATOR
You can also use this ASVAB calculator link below to enter your ASVAB scores into and get an idea of which military jobs could be available to you with that score.
If interested in joining the military, contact your school counselor for resources and/or recruiter information.
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