Updated January 2016
The Army converts the ASVAB subtest scores into 10 composite score areas, known as “line scores.” The line scores determine what job(s) an individual qualifies for.
The ASVAB subtests are: General Science (GS); Arithmetic Reasoning (AR); Word Knowledge (WK); Paragraph Comprehension (PC); Numerical Operations (NO); Coding Speed (CS); Auto and Shop Information (AS); Mathematics Knowledge (MK); Mechanical Comprehension (MC); Electronics Information (EI); and Sum of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension (VE).
Line Scores are determined as follows:
- CL—Clerical—VE+AR+MK
CO—Combat—AR+CS+AS+MC
EL—Electronics—GS+AR+MK+EI
FA—Field Artillery—AR+CS+MK+MC
GM—General Maintenance—GS+AS+MK+EI
GT—General Technical—VE+AR
MM—Mechanical Maintenance—NO+AS+MC+EI
OF—Operators and Food—VE+NO+AS+MC
SC—Surveillance and Communications—VE+AR+AS+MC
ST—Skilled Technical—GS+VE+MK+MC
See the table below for jobs in the Army and the corresponding minimum ASVAB line scores.
