Navy officer asvab score

The Navy refers to their specialties as Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC), or ratings.

There are currently over 60 opportunities to serve the Navy.

The Navy currently tests in the following subtests:

• Assembling Objects (AO)
• Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)
• Auto and Shop Information (AS)
• Electronics Information (EI)
• General Science (GS)
• Mechanical Comprehension (MC)
• Mathematics Knowledge (MK)
• Paragraph Comprehension (PC)
• Word Knowledge (WK)

The minimum ASVAB score to join the US Navy is an AFQT of 35, placing it 1 point lower than the Air Force.

Your AFQT score can be calculated by combining the scores from the following portions of the test: AR + MK + WK + PC.

You will need a relatively high AFQT score to qualify for most Navy jobs, but the test is relatively easy when stacked up to college entrance exams like the SAT or ACT.

The complete list of available NECs and the necessary testing requirements on the ASVAB can be found below.

ASVAB Scores and Navy Jobs (Ratings)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is considered a good ASVAB score for the Navy?

In general, an AFQT score of 88 would be considered good.  It means that you scored better than 88% of the other guys and girls that took the test, and would qualify you for most jobs in the Navy.

With that said, you can still qualify for a wide variety of jobs with a much lower score.

2. What&#;s the lowest score I can get?

For the Navy, the lowest score you can get to enlist is an AFQT of   Keep in mind that this isn&#;t your actual score on the ASVAB.

Rather it simply means that you scored better than 35% of the others that took the test.

Additionally, you will still qualify for numerous jobs with this score.

3. What&#;s the highest score I can get?

The highest AFQT score you can get on the ASVAB test is This score is difficult to obtain, but is certainly possible!

4. What score do I need to become a Navy SEAL?

In order to qualify for a SEAL contract, you will need the following combined scores:

GS + MC + EI = , or;

VE + MK + MC + CS =

There are no exceptions to this, and you cannot obtain a waiver if you don&#;t have the requisite ASVAB score.

5. Does my score affect my Navy pay?

No. Your pay in the Navy will be dependent on 2 factors:

1. Your rank

2. Your length of time in service.

Learn more about the Navy ranks and pay here.

6. Can I retake the ASVAB?

Yes. You&#;re allowed to retake the ASVAB as many times as you&#;d like, under certain conditions.

First, you&#;ll have to wait at least 1 calendar month before retaking it a 2nd time.

ASVAB Score Requirements For Other Branches:

Army

Air Force

Marine Corps

Coast Guard

References

Official Navy website

Navy Recruiting

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Navy ASVAB Scores

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Below is a description of each subtest and what they measure. Note, the Auto and Shop Information subtests have been combined into one section.

General Science. This section is designed to test one's understanding of basic high school level science, specifically chemistry, astronomy, and the physical, environmental, and biological sciences. Refresher high school science study guides and scanning Wikipedia articles for basic science concepts may prove helpful.

Arithmetic Reasoning. Tests one's ability to use arithmetic to solve a variety of math problems, including word problems. Studying basic word problems such as proportions, mixtures, and time-distance; percents, integers, ratios, and basic geometry will be helpful.

Word Knowledge.This section measures one's knowledge of words and their meanings, particularly through the use of synonyms. Regular reading and vocabulary building will help test takers to do well in this section.

Paragraph Comprehension. Reading comprehension items require examinees to extract meaning from text passages. Each item requires the examinee to determine which of the response options can be inferred from the passage itself. This is pretty straightforward, although it is very important that examinees remember that incorrect response options may still appear to be ‘true’ – only one answer to each item can be derived solely from the information in the passage.

Mathematics Knowledge. This section measures one's knowledge of mathematical principles and concepts. Arithmetic, geometry, and high school level algebra will comprise most of the problems. Knowing how to factor, solve, and simplify algebraic expressions; understanding exponents, absolute values, and systems of equations and solving inequalities will be helpful. You will also encounter words problems. Test takers should know how to solve word problems by creating algebraic equations. See product recommendations for more advice.

Electronics Information. This section measures basic knowledge of electronics, electrical current, circuits, devices, and electronic systems. Refresher high school science study guides on electric currents and scanning Wikipedia articles for basic science concepts may prove helpful.

Auto & Shop Information. This section measures the general knowledge of automobiles, automotive maintenance, and the recognition of common tools and engine components. Possessing a basic understanding of wood and metal shop practices will also be helpful.

Mechanical Comprehension.Items contained within this section include topics that would typically be found in an introductory high school physics course and the application of these topics within a variety of situations. The questions in this portion of the test gauge examinees’ knowledge of principles related to gases and liquids, and their understanding of the ways in which these properties affect pressure, volume, and velocity. This subtest also includes questions that relate to the components and performance of mechanical devices.

Assembling Objects. This section will test your spatial ability by mentally visualizing objects and manipulating them in space in order to recreate particular shapes and puzzles.

While other military branches create line score composites to determine your eligibility for various jobs, with the Navy it is more of a case of what you see is what you get.

This means if a Navy job requires a General Science (GS), Auto & Shop (AS) and Mathematics Knowledge (MK) score of 80, the total of your scores on each of these subtests from the ASVAB would have to be 80 or above.

We’ll look at this more in-depth later but first let’s take a closer look at all your scores from the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).

Once you’ve taken the ASVAB, you will receive a full report with your scores.

The most important score on the report is your Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score.

This score takes into consideration how you performed on the following specific ASVAB test sections:

• Arithmetic Reasoning
• Word Knowledge
• Paragraph Comprehension
• Mathematics Knowledge

The Navy currently requires an AFQT score of at least 35 for all active duty recruits in order to qualify for enlistment. This score was raised from 31 in In fact, reserve enlistment programs still require a score of

The thing to keep in mind with the AFQT score is that the better you do the more Navy career options that will be available to you. Higher scores may also qualify you for enlistment incentives, such as bonuses.

One more thing to remember when checking out your ASVAB scores on the report, the scores are expressed as percentages – but not as percentages of how many questions you answered correctly.

Instead, your ASVAB scores are an indication of how well you did on the test compared to others.

For example, if you score a 75 that means you scored as well or better than 75 percent of the men and women in your age group who took the ASVAB.

Your Subtest Scores

Now following closely behind the AFQT score in importance are your scores on each of the subtests of the ASVAB – this is because these scores are used to determine your eligibility for various jobs in the Navy.

The nine subtests are:

• General Science
• Arithmetic Reasoning
• Word Knowledge
• Paragraph Comprehension
• Mathematics Knowledge
• Electronics Information
• Auto & Shop Information
• Mechanical Comprehension
• Assembling Objects.

As we stated earlier, the Navy takes your score from each of these subtests and uses it determine what jobs you have the aptitude to perform well.

Another example would be – say a Navy job requires a score of 90 or higher on the Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension and General Science subtests. That means your combined scores on those three subtests would have to total 90 or more in order for you to qualify for that job.

If you’re wondering, the Navy only allows ASVAB retests if your previous ASVAB is expired or you failed to achieve a qualifying AFQT score for joining the Navy.

This means if there is a particular Navy job you are seeking you should take the ASVAB very seriously and practice and study as much as possible to ensure you perform well in the required subtests.

As for other education requirements, the Navy accepts very few recruits who don&#;t have a high school diploma.

To be considered for enlistment with a GED, you will have to score at least 50 on the AFQT.

Jobs You Qualify For

Jobs in the Navy are referred to as &#;Ratings&#;. To find the rating you qualify for, the Navy looks at your ASVAB subtest scores &#; different subtests for different ratings. The ASVAB subtests are: General Science (GS); Arithmetic Reasoning (AR); Word Knowledge (WK); Paragraph Comprehension (PC); Auto and Shop Information (AS); Mathematics Knowledge (MK); Mechanical Comprehension (MC); Electronics Information (EI); and Sum of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension (VE).

Note: The data presented in the table below and is subject to change.  You should use this list as a general guide on how the Navy uses ASVAB scores to determine job selection.