ASVAB scores . . .

Some one poster something about theres . . . so lets see it. Who has the highest . . . most likely not me. But here . . . we . . . go!

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98

ASVAB? 99

DLAB? 128

I had a 99 ASVAB, too...but that was 16 years ago... :p

And 68 (or a 72, I can't recall...out of 80) on the NFQT....enough to get me into Nuke A-School... ;)

I don't want to intrude here, but could you explain to a dumb civilian what those acronyms mean ? Just curious. :)

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Originally posted by C5
I don't want to intrude here, but could you explain to a dumb civilian what those acronyms mean ? Just curious. :)

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Well, ASVAB stands for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. (Not sure about the other acronyms). ASVAB is graded on a percentile scale (not a percentage.)

My ASVAB score was 82. At the time I took it, the minimum you needed to get into the Army was 42. . . . Of course, a score of 42 guaranteed you the job of Truck Driver.

My MOS was 13E: Cannon Fire Direction Control Specialist. (BOOM!)

DLPT: defense language proficiency test

I acutally meant the DLAB: wich is the defense language aptitute battery. 128's pretty good -- gets you into cat 4+ languages (arabic, chinese, etc...)

Okay, a pretty good web site had the following which shows what ASVAB tests score mean, and what areas your tested on. I was a 96B which requires a ST (Skilled Technical) score of 105 or higher. I scored a 115 (for whatever that's worth). I scored perfect in General Science, and Word Knowledge Paragraph Comprehension... Did okay in math... and really crappy in Mechanical Comprehension. Here's the info below:

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). Army 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

And here's a list of the ASVAB requirements per MOS.


MOS/Job Title ASVAB Line Score Required
00B -- Diver GM=100, GT or ST =110
02 -- Band None Established
11B -- Infantryman CO=90
11C -- Indirect Fire Infantryman CO=90
11H-- Heavy Anti--armor Weapons Infantryman CO=90
11M - Fighting Vehicle Infantryman CO=90
12B -- Combat Engineer CO=90
12C-- Bridge Crewmember CO=90
13B--Cannon Crewmember FA=95
13C--Tactical Automated Fire Control Systems FA=95
13D--Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems Specialist FA=100
13E--Cannon Fire Direction Specialist FA=95
13F--Fire Support Specialist FA=100
13M--Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Crewmember OF=105
13P--Multiple Launch Rocket System Operations/Fine Direction Specialist FA=100
13R--Field Artillery (PA) Firefinder Radar Operator SC=100
14D--HAWK Missile System Crewmember OF=100
14E--PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/ Maintainer MM=105
14J--Air Defense Command, Control. Communications, Computers and Intelligence Tactical OperatIons Center Enhanced Operator/Maintainer MM=100
14L--AN/TSQ-73 Air Defense Artillery Command and Control System Operator/Maintainer EL=95
14M--Man Portable AIr Defense System Crewmember OF=90
14R--Bradley Linebacker Crewmember OF=100
14S--AVENGER Crewmember OF=90
14T--PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer OF=100
16P--CHAPARRAL Crewmember OF=100
23R--HAWK Missile System Mechanic (HAWK Msl Sys Mech) EL=110
18B--Special Forces Weapons Sergeant GT=110 and CO=100
18C--Special Forces Engineer Sergeant GT=110 and CO=100
18D--Special Forces Medical Sergeant GT=110 and ST=100
18E--Special Forces Communications Sergeant GT=100 and SC=100
19D--Cavalry Scout CO=90
19E-M48--M60 Armor Crewman CO=90
19K-MI Armor Crewman CO=90
24H--HAWK Fire Control Repairer EL=110
24K--HAWK Continuous Wave Radar Repairer EL=110
24M--VULCAN System Mechanic EL=110
24N--CHAPARRAL System Mechanic EL=110
25M-Multlmedia Illustrator ST=95 and EL=95
25R--Visual Infonmation Equipment Operator- Maintainer EL=110
25V Combat Documentation/Production Specialist ST=95 and EL=95
27E--Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repeirer EL=110
27G--CHAPARRAL and REDEYE Repeirer EL=95
27H--HAWK Field Maintenance Equipment and Firing Repairer EL=110
27K--HAWK Fire Control and Continuous Wave Radar Repairer EL=110
27M--Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Repairer EL=95
27T--AVENGER System Repairer EL=100
27X--PATRIOT System Repairer EL=100
31C--Radio Operator - Maintainer SC=100 and EL=100
31F--Network Switching Systems Operator- Maintainer SC=105 and EL=105
31L--Cable Systems lnstaller--Maintainer SC=90 and EL=90
31P--Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer EL=110
31R-- Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer SC=100 and EL=100
31S--Satellite Communication Systems Operator Maintainer EL=120
31U--Signal Support Systems Specialist SC=95 and EL=95
33W--Electronic Warfare/Intercept (EW/l) Systems Repairer ST=115
35B--Land Combat Support System (LCSS) Test Specialist EL=110
35C--Surveillance Radar Repairer EL=115
35D--Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer EL=105
35E--Radlo and Communications Security (COMSEC) Repairer EL=110
35F--Special Electronic Devices Repairer EL=105
35H--Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist EL=110
35J--Telecommunlcation Terminal Device Repairer EL=110
35L--Avionlc Communications Equipment Repairer EL=100
35M--Radar Repairer EL=110
35N--Wlre Systems Equipment Repairer EL=100
35Q--Avlonlc Flight Systems Repairer EL=100
35R--Avionic Radar Repairer EL=100
35Y--Integrated Family of Test Equipment (IFTE) Operator and Maintainer EL=110
39B--Automatic Test Equlpment Operator and Maintainer EL=110
37F--Psychological Operations Specialist ST=105
44B--Metal Worker GM=90
44E--Machinist GM=100
45B--SmaII Arms/Artillery Repairer GM=90
45D--Self-propelled Field Artillery Turret Mechanic GM=100
45E--MI ABRAMS Tank Turret Mechanic MM=100
45G--Fire Control Repairer EL=95
45K--Armament Repairer GM=100
45N--M6OAIIA3 Tank Turret Mechanic MM=100
45T--Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Turret Mechanic GM=95
46Q--Journalist GT=110
46R--Broadcast Journalist GT=110
51B--Carpentry and Masonry Specialist GM=90
51K--Plumber GM=90
51M--Firefighter GM=90
51R--lnterior Electrician EL=95
51T--Technical Engineering Specialist ST=95
52C--Utilities Equipmnt Repairer GM=100
52D--Power-Generation Equipment Repairer GM=100
52E--Prime Power Production Specialist ST=110
52F--Turblne Engine Driven Generator Repairer GM=100
52G--Transmission and Distribution Specialist EL=95
54B--Chemical Operations Specialist ST=95
55B--Ammunition Specialist ST=100
55D--Explosive Ordnance Disposal GM=105
62B--Constructlon Equipment Repairer MM=90
62E--Heavy Construction Equipment Operator GM=90
62F--Crane Operator GM=90
62G--Quarrying Specialist GM=95
62H--Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator GM=90
62J--General Construction Equulpment Operator GM=90
63B--LIght-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic MM=90
63D--Self-propelled Field Artillery System Mechanic MM=105
63E--MI ABRAMS Tank System Mechanic MM=100
63G--Fuel and Electrical Systems Repairer MM=105
63H--Track Vehicle Repairer MM=90
63J--Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer MM=90
63N--M6OAIIA3 Tank System Mechanic MM=100
63S--Heavy-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic MM=105
63T--Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Mechanic MM=105
63W--Wheel Vehicle Repairer MM=90
63Y--Track Vehicle Mechanic MM=105
67G--Utility Airplane Repairer MM=105
67N--UH-1 Helicopter Repairer MM=105
67R--AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer MM=100
67S--OH-58D Helicopter Repairer MM=100
67T--UH-60 Helicopter Repairer MM=105
67U--CH-47 Helicopter Repairer MM=105
67V--Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer MM=105
67Y-AH-1 Attack Helicopter Repairer MM=105
68B--Aircraft Powerplant Repairer MM=105
68D--Aircraft Powertrain Repairer MM=105
68F--Aircraft Electrician MM=105
68G--Aircraft Structural Repairer MM=105
68H--Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer MM=105
68J--Aircraft Armament/Missile Systems Repairer MM=100 and EL=95
68N--Avionic Mechanic EL=95
68X--AH-64 Armament/Electrical Systems Repairer MM=100 and EL=105
71D--Legal Specialist CL=110
71L--Administrative Specialist CL=95
71M--Chaplain Assistant CL=95
73C--Finance Specialist CL=95
73D--Accounting Specialist CL=105
74B--lnformation Systems Operator-Analyst ST=100
74C--Telecommunications Operator-Maintainer SC=90 and EL=90
74G--Telecommunications Computer Operator- Maintainer EL=110 and ST=100
75B-Personnel Administration Specialist CL=95
75F--Personnel Information System Management Specialist CL=105
75H--Personnel Services Specialist CL=95
77F--Petroteum Supply Specialist CL=90 and OF=90
77L--Petroleum Laboratory Specialist ST=95
77W--Water Treatment Specialist GM=90
81L--Lithographer ST=85
88H--Cargo Specialist GM=90
88K--Watercraft Operator MM=100
88L--Watercraft Engineer MM=105
88M--Motor Transport Operator OF=90
88N--Transportatlon Management Coordinator CL=100
88P--Railway Equipment Repairer MM=100
88T--Railway Section Repairer MM=90
88U--Railway Operations Crewmember MM=95
91A--Medical Equipment Repairer EL=110
91W--Health Care Specialist ST=95
91D--Operating Room Specialist ST=95
91E--Dental Specialist ST=95
91G--Patient Administration Specialist CL=95
91K--Medical Laboratory Specialist ST=110
91M--Hospital Food Service Specialist OF=100
91P--Radlology Specialist ST=110
91Q--Phanmacy Specialist ST=95
91R--Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist ST=100
91S--Preventive MedicIne Specialist ST=105
91T--Animal Care Specialist ST=95
91V--Respiratory Specialist ST=105
91X--Mental Health Specialist ST=105
42E--Optical Laboratory Specialist GM=100
76J--Medical Supply Specialist CL=95
92A--Automated Logistical Specialist CL=95
92G--Food Service Operations OF=90
92M--Mortuary Affairs Specialist GM=90
92R--Parachute Rigger GM=90 and CO=90
92Y--Unit Supply Specialist CL=95
43M-Fabric Repair Specialist GM=85
57E--Laundry and shower Specialist GM=85
93B--Aeroscout Observer ST=105
93C--Air Traffic Control (ATC) Operator ST=100
93F--Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmember EL=95
93P--Aviatlon Operations Specialist ST=95
95B--Military Police ST=95
95C--Correctlons Specialist ST=100
96B--lntelllgence Analyst ST=105
96D--Imagery Analyst ST=95
96H--lmagery Ground Station (IGS) Operator SC=95 and ST=105
96R--Ground Surveillance Systems (GSS) Operator EL=85 and SC=95
96U--Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Operator SC=105
97B--Counterintelligence Agent ST=105
97E--lnterrogator ST=95
97G--Multidiscipline Counterintelligence Operator/Analyst SC=95 and ST=95
97L--Translator/Interpreter ST=95
98C-Signals Intelligence Analyst ST=105
98D--Emitter Locator/ldentifier ST=95
98G--Voice Interceptor ST=95
98H--Communications Locator/interceptor ST=95
98J--Electronic Intelligence Interceptor/Analyst ST=105
98K--Signals Collection/ldentification Analyst ST=95

GT - 132
ST - 134

Or was it the opposite way around, I forget

The other requirement for 91W is to not have an aversion to bodily fluids, or parts, and to be able to life 155 lbs.

Been waaaay too long since I took it. I did pretty well on it. Enough so that the Army folks who were giving the test were shocked that I was

A) Enlisting

B) in the Marines

and

C) as an 0311 (Marine Light Infantry, 11B to the Army)

The Sgt. giving the test wanted me to talk to the ROTC recruiter from UNM before signing on the dotted line with the Marines. Then again, maybe if I hadn't done so well on the ASVAB, the recruiters might have been less inclined to skip the echocardiogram during my pre-enlistment screening and saved me about a month and a half of light duty in San Diego... :rolleyes:

Hey C5, don´t you love when they get technical ?

;)

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Originally posted by Captain Novaes
Hey C5, don´t you love when they get technical ?

;)

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Hey at least I can now remotely understand what this is all about ;)

BTW, thanks for the clarifications, guys! :)

Anyway, 122 a long time ago

Ended up a 16P then a 14R, both of which really only needed a 60 or so :(

It was so long ago that I don't remember anything about it, except that it seemed that I had every recruiter for every armed service pestering me almost daily up until the accident which prevented me from accepting any of their offers. Before that, I had been seriously considering enlisting.

Amazing what a little patch of frozen water can accomplish.

If I remember right, I scored in the top 1 or 2% on the ASVAB. I clearly recall some of my AFOQT scores from ROTC: I averaged 96%, with 95% for pilot and 97% for navigator.

I was 99th percentile in General, and Mechanical, 96 overall. I went in the Air Force Open, General.(No guarenteed job.) I ended up a Defensive Command Control and Communications Countermeasures Specialist AFSC 20930. Later became an Analyst and got my 5-level. AFSC 20950. Shortly before I left the service my job title (not my job) changed to Signals Security and Red Force Operations. This is all a very long time ago. I joined the Air Force at age 18 in 1983. I left the service after my first enlistment in 1987. If I hadn't been young and stupid I would have stayed in. I'd be retireing this year.

But we all have to agree on this one . . . being enlisted sucks balls when it comes to privaliges in comparisan to being an officer.

The worst thing I heard was a 2LT saying: "From my experience . . ."

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Originally posted by JALU3
But we all have to agree on this one . . . being enlisted sucks balls when it comes to privaliges in comparisan to being an officer.

The worst thing I heard was a 2LT saying: "From my experience . . ."

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Sad thing is, that's the route I wanted to go. Reserves during college, then go regular & try for OCS. Remember, if that "butter-bar" is a Mustang, then his experience could be pretty good. ;)