ASVAB Score Chart: Categories, Minimums, and Line Scores
Every scoring chart you need on one page, with what each one decides
June 27, 2026
An ASVAB score chart shows where your AFQT percentile lands and what it qualifies you for. The three charts that matter are the AFQT category chart (which sorts scores from 1 to 99 into enlistment tiers), the branch minimum chart (currently 31 for most branches with a diploma, 36 for the Coast Guard) [NOTE: verify], and the line score charts that decide job qualification. This post puts all three in one place.
Chart 1: AFQT categories
The AFQT is a percentile from 1 to 99, and the military sorts it into categories that drive enlistment policy.
| Category | AFQT Range | Practical meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I | 93-99 | Qualifies for essentially every program |
| II | 65-92 | Competitive for technical jobs and bonuses |
| IIIA | 50-64 | Above average, wide job access |
| IIIB | 31-49 | Enlistable in most branches, narrower job menu |
| IVA | 21-30 | Below most minimums, limited acceptance by law |
| IVB | 16-20 | Rarely accepted |
| IVC | 10-15 | Rarely accepted |
| V | 1-9 | Not eligible |
What this chart means for you: the jump that changes the most is IIIB to IIIA. Crossing 50 clears GED minimums, most bonus thresholds, and a large share of program cutoffs in one move.
Chart 2: branch AFQT minimums
Each branch sets its own floor, and education level changes it. [NOTE: verify current minimums before publishing]
| Branch | Diploma minimum | GED minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Army | 31 | 50 |
| Navy | 31 | 50 |
| Air Force | 31 | 50 |
| Marine Corps | 31 | 50 |
| Coast Guard | 36 | 50 |
What this chart means for you: the minimum is an entry ticket, not a target. Recruiters can only offer jobs your line scores support, so a score that barely clears this chart usually comes with a short job list. The minimum ASVAB score post covers waivers and the diploma versus GED gap in more detail.
Chart 3: Army line scores
Line scores are branch-specific sums of your subtest standard scores. Here is the full Army chart, since the Army publishes the clearest set of named composites. VE is Verbal Expression, the combination of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension.
| Line score | Name | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
As Numerical Operations (NO) and Coding Speed (CS) are phased out, formulas that include them are computed differently or revised [NOTE: verify current treatment].
What this chart means for you: every Army job posts minimums against these composites. Combat Medic (68W) needs ST 101 and GT 107 or higher. Cyber Operations Specialist (17C) needs GT 110 and ST 112 or higher. Infantryman (11B) needs CO 87 or higher. The ASVAB line scores post explains how to read these formulas, and the GT score guide covers the composite that appears in the most job requirements.
How do you use these charts together?
Read them in order. Chart 1 tells you how the system classifies your AFQT. Chart 2 tells you whether that number gets you into your branch. Chart 3 tells you whether your subtest mix supports the job you want. A recruit with an AFQT of 58 and a GT of 96 clears the first two charts comfortably and still misses Cyber Operations by a wide margin, which is why checking only the AFQT chart leads to bad surprises at the recruiter’s office.
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FAQ
Is there one official ASVAB score chart?
No single chart covers everything. The AFQT categories are set by DoD policy, branch minimums are set by each service and change with recruiting needs, and line score requirements are published per job by each branch.
What score on the chart do most jobs require?
Job requirements run on line scores rather than the AFQT, and common cutoffs fall between 90 and 110 on the relevant composite. For AFQT-linked programs, 50 is the most common threshold you will see.
Do all branches use the Army line score chart?
No. The Air Force uses four MAGE composites (Mechanical, Administrative, General, Electronics), the Marine Corps uses composites like GT, EL, and MM with its own formulas, and the Navy and Coast Guard list required subtest combinations per rating instead of named composites.
How do I read a job requirement like “GT 110, ST 112”?
You need both. Each listed composite is a separate minimum, so meeting one and missing the other means you do not qualify for that job until you retest.
Related reading
- ASVAB scores explained, the hub for the whole scoring system
- ASVAB score range on why the scale runs 1 to 99
- Minimum ASVAB score for the branch floor details
- AFQT score for the formula behind the percentile
See where you land on these charts before test day. Take a full-length ASVAB practice test and get your AFQT estimate now.