Anyone Enlisting in the U.S. Military

• All branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force) require it for enlistment.
  
  

High School Students Exploring Military Careers

• Many high schools offer the ASVAB as part of career exploration programs, even for students not immediately planning to enlist.
  
  

Individuals Interested in Military Job Placement

• The ASVAB helps determine eligibility for specific jobs within the military (Military Occupational Specialties or MOS).

Age

• Minimum age is 17 with parental consent; 18 without.
  
  

Education

• High school students can take it starting in 10th grade (scores won’t count for enlistment until 11th grade or later).
  
  

• High school diploma or GED is generally required for enlistment.
  
  

Identification

• A valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or state ID) is needed.
  
  

Residency or Citizenship

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to enlist, but others may take the ASVAB for career exploration purposes.
  
  

Retest Rules

• You can retake the ASVAB after 30 days (first retest) and then after an additional 30 days (second retest). After that, you must wait 6 months.