What are the various ASVAB score requirements for each branch of the U.S. military?

Hey guys, I'm considering the military as an option after graduation, and I know that the ASVAB is a critical part of the process. I'm trying to understand more about the diversity of branches, but I'm a little confused about the ASVAB requirements for each one, like the Navy compared to the Air Force, for instance. Could someone help me understand this better and guide me through the different score requirements?

Sure, happy to help! The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is used by the U.S. military to gauge enlistees' abilities in different areas. You're correct in noticing that different branches have different minimum ASVAB scores. These scores can greatly influence the types of roles and assignments you might be qualified for, so it's certainly important to understand the expectations of each branch. Here's an overview:

1. Army: The Army requires a minimum AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) score of 31 for high school graduates and 50 for GED holders. The AFQT score is based on certain components of the ASVAB, specifically the sections on Mathematics Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Word Knowledge.

2. Navy: For the Navy, the minimum AFQT score for high school graduates is 35. They have a bit of a different policy for GED holders, as they require a minimum AFQT score of 50 and typically only accept a limited number of GED holders each year.

3. Air Force: The Air Force requires a minimum AFQT score of 36 for high school diploma holders. However, the vast majority (about 70%) of individuals accepted into the Air Force have a score of 50 or above. Like the Navy, the Air Force has stricter requirements for GED holders - they generally require a minimum AFQT score of 65.

4. Marine Corps: For the Marines, the minimum AFQT score required for high school diploma holders is 31, while for GED holders it's 50.

5. Coast Guard: The Coast Guard has a higher minimum AFQT score requirement of 36. Similar to the Navy and Airforce, a higher score of 50 is required for GED holders, and the Coast Guard also limits the number of GED holders admitted each year.

6. Space Force: As the newest branch, the Space Force follows the same requirements as the Air Force for the time being, which is a minimum AFQT score of 36 for high school diploma holders.

Remember, these scores are the minimums - higher scores can open up more job opportunities within each branch. Also, keep in mind that these scores are subject to change and may vary slightly year by year. Good luck with your decision-making process, and with your ASVAB preparation!