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Army ASVAB MOS Matcher

DA Pam 611-21

Enter your ASVAB line scores to see every Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) you qualify for.

Reviewed by Guilherme Correia, active-duty U.S. Air Force

You qualify for

88 of 151 MOS

Adjust scores above to see how additional study could expand your options.

Authority: Department of the Army Pamphlet 611-21 · Army Regulation 614-200 · USAREC. Line scores here are compiled from publicly available summaries of DA Pam 611-21; the pamphlet itself is the controlling source. Verify current MOS prerequisites with your recruiter before signing your enlistment contract.

Your ASVAB line scores

Line scores are computed from your ASVAB subtest standard scores using the Army's composite formulas. Your enlistment paperwork or pre-test results will list them. Default is 100 in every category (a middling score). Each score ranges roughly 40-160.

Filter by category

Administration (2)

42A — Human Resources Specialist

GT≥100 & CL≥90

56M — Religious Affairs Specialist

CL≥90

Air Defense (4)

14G — Battle Management System Operator

MM≥99 & GT≥98

14H — Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator

MM≥99 & GT≥99

14P — Air & Missile Defense Crewmember

OF≥95

14T — PATRIOT Launching Station Enhanced Operator/Maintainer

OF≥95

Aviation (3)

15N — Avionic Mechanic

EL≥93

15P — Aviation Operations Specialist

ST≥91

15R — AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer

MM≥99

Chemical (1)

74D — Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Specialist

ST≥100

Combat Arms (5)

11B — Infantryman

CO≥87

11C — Indirect Fire Infantryman

CO≥87

11X — Infantry Enlistment Option

CO≥87

19D — Cavalry Scout

CO≥87

19K — M1 Armor Crewman

CO≥87

Electronics (3)

94P — MLRS Repairer

EL≥93

94R — Avionic & Survivability Equipment Repairer

EL≥98

94T — Avenger System Repairer

EL≥98

Engineering (10)

12B — Combat Engineer

CO≥87

12C — Bridge Crewmember

CO≥87

12K — Plumber / Utilities Specialist

GM≥88

12M — Firefighter

GM≥88

12N — Horizontal Construction Engineer

GM≥90

12Q — Transmission and Distribution Specialist

EL≥93

12R — Interior Electrician

EL≥93

12V — Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator

GM≥88

12W — Carpentry and Masonry Specialist

GM≥88

12Y — Geospatial Engineer

GT≥100 & ST≥100

Field Artillery (10)

13B — Cannon Crewmember

FA≥93

13D — Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems Specialist

FA≥93

13F — Fire Support Specialist

FA≥96

13J — Fire Control Specialist

FA≥93

13M — HIMARS Operator (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System)

OF≥95

13P — MLRS Operations / Fire Direction Specialist

FA≥96

13R — Field Artillery Fire-Finder Radar Operator

SC≥98

13S — Field Artillery Surveyor

ST≥95

13T — Field Artillery Surveyor / Meteorological Crewmember

EL≥93

13W — Field Artillery Meteorological Crewmember

EL≥95

Intelligence (1)

35P — Cryptologic Linguist

ST≥91 & DLAB≥107

Conditional — also requires DLAB, a separate test not scored here.

Law Enforcement (3)

31B — Military Police

ST≥91

31E — Internment/Resettlement Specialist

ST≥95

31K — Military Working Dog Handler

ST≥91

Logistics (9)

92A — Automated Logistical Specialist

CL≥90

92F — Petroleum Supply Specialist

CL≥86 & OF≥85

92G — Food Service Specialist

OF≥85

92L — Petroleum Laboratory Specialist

ST≥91

92M — Mortuary Affairs Specialist

GM≥90

92R — Parachute Rigger

GM≥90 & CO≥90

92S — Shower, Laundry & Clothing Repair Specialist

GM≥84

92W — Water Treatment Specialist

GM≥88

92Y — Unit Supply Specialist

CL≥90

Mechanical (13)

91A — M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer

MM≥99 · or MM≥88&GT≥85

91B — Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic

MM≥92 · or MM≥87&GT≥85

91C — Utilities Equipment Repairer / HVAC

GM≥98 · or GM≥88&GT≥83

91D — Power Generation Equipment Repairer

GM≥98 · or GM≥88&GT≥88

91E — Allied Trade Specialist

GM≥98 · or GM≥88&GT≥95

91F — Small Arms / Towed Artillery Repairer

GM≥93 · or GM≥88&GT≥85

91G — Fire Control Repairer

EL≥98 · or EL≥93&GM≥88

91H — Track Vehicle Mechanic

MM≥92 · or MM≥87&GT≥85

91J — Quartermaster & Chemical Equipment Repairer

MM≥92 · or MM≥87&GT≥85

91L — Construction Equipment Repairer

MM≥92 · or MM≥87&GT≥85

91M — Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer

MM≥99 · or MM≥88&GT≥92

91P — Artillery Mechanic

MM≥99 · or MM≥88&GT≥88

91S — Stryker Systems Maintainer

MM≥92 · or MM≥87&GT≥85

Medical (9)

68D — Operating Room Specialist

ST≥91

68E — Dental Specialist

ST≥91

68G — Patient Administration Specialist

CL≥90

68H — Optical Laboratory Specialist

GM≥98

68J — Medical Logistics Specialist

CL≥90

68M — Nutrition Care Specialist

OF≥95

68Q — Pharmacy Specialist

ST≥95

68R — Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist

ST≥95

68T — Animal Care Specialist

ST≥91

Ordnance (2)

89A — Ammunition Stock Control & Accounting Specialist

ST≥91

89B — Ammunition Specialist

ST≥91

Signal / IT (7)

25B — Information Technology Specialist

ST≥95

25C — Radio Operator

EL≥98 & SC≥98

25L — Cable System Installer/Maintainer

EL≥89 & SC≥89

25M — Multimedia Illustrator

ST≥95 & EL≥95

25Q — Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator/Maintainer

EL≥98 & SC≥98

25U — Signal Support System Specialist

EL≥93 & SC≥92

25V — Combat Documentation / Production Specialist

ST≥91 & EL≥93

Transportation (6)

88H — Cargo Specialist

GM≥88

88K — Watercraft Operator

MM≥99

88L — Watercraft Engineer

MM≥99

88M — Motor Transport Operator

OF≥85

88N — Transportation Management Coordinator

CL≥95

88P — Locomotive Repairer

MM≥97

Requires a separate test — not scored here (1)

These MOS carry no line-score minimum. Eligibility turns on a separate exam (for 09L, the English Comprehension Level Test) plus language, proficiency, and citizenship prerequisites, so this matcher cannot tell you whether you qualify. They are excluded from the count above.

09L — Interpreter/Translator

Linguist · ECLT≥50 · no line-score minimum

How ASVAB line scores work

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) consists of 10 subtests. Your raw scores on these subtests are combined into 10 Army-specific line scores, each used by USAREC to determine MOS eligibility:

  • GT — General Technical: Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension + Arithmetic Reasoning
  • CL — Clerical: Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension + Arithmetic Reasoning + Mathematics Knowledge
  • CO — Combat: Auto and Shop Information + Mechanical Comprehension + Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension
  • EL — Electronics: General Science + Arithmetic Reasoning + Mathematics Knowledge + Electronics Information
  • FA — Field Artillery: Arithmetic Reasoning + Mathematics Knowledge + Mechanical Comprehension
  • GM — General Maintenance: General Science + Auto and Shop + Mathematics Knowledge + Electronics Information
  • MM — Mechanical Maintenance: Auto and Shop + Mechanical Comprehension + Electronics Information
  • OF — Operators and Food: Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension + Auto and Shop + Mechanical Comprehension
  • SC — Surveillance and Communications: Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension + Arithmetic Reasoning + Auto and Shop + Mechanical Comprehension
  • ST — Skilled Technical: Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension + General Science + Mechanical Comprehension + Mathematics Knowledge

Line scores typically range from 40 to 160, centered on 100. The highest line-score minimum in this database is EL≥117 (25S Satellite Communications System Operator/Maintainer) — a score of 120+ in a line clears every minimum that uses that line.

AFQT vs Line Scores

You'll see both AFQT and line scores from ASVAB:

  • AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test): A single 1-99 percentile based on Arithmetic Reasoning + Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension + Mathematics Knowledge. This is what determines whether you can ENLIST in the Army at all. Minimum AFQT for Army enlistment is 31 (recruits with HS diploma) or 50(GED recruits).
  • Line Scores: Specific to MOS qualification. Even with an AFQT of 80, you might not qualify for a specific MOS if your relevant line score is too low. For example, 92A (Automated Logistical Specialist) needs CL≥90; if you have AFQT 80 but CL 85, you don't qualify until CL improves.

Strategies to maximize your options

  1. Study before your first ASVAB. Free prep includes Khan Academy (math + reading sections), the official practice questions at officialasvab.com, and the Department of Defense ASVAB Career Exploration Program (asvabprogram.com). Because every line score is a sum of subtest scores, raising even one subtest lifts several line scores at once — and can be the difference between qualifying for your target MOS or not.
  2. Identify your target MOS BEFORE testing. Some MOS need GT scores (administrative, intelligence, cyber); others need MM (mechanic, aviation); others need EL (electronics, signal). Focus prep on the subtests that build YOUR target line score.
  3. Don't accept a low first score. If you score below your target, you can retake the ASVAB after a 1-calendar-month waiting period, and retest a second time after 1 more calendar month. After that, each further retest requires a 6-calendar-month wait (officialasvab.com retest policy).
  4. Verify with a recruiter BEFORE signing. Line scores in any third-party compilation should be cross-checked with your USAREC recruiter, who has authoritative access to current DA Pam 611-21 prerequisites, monthly slot availability, and any waivers your specific situation may unlock.
  5. Consider DLAB if interested in language. Several intelligence MOS (35M, 35P) require a DLAB (Defense Language Aptitude Battery) score, a separate test from the ASVAB — this database lists DLAB≥107 for both.

High-impact MOS to consider

Based on civilian career portability after service:

  • Cyber (17C): GT≥110 and ST≥112, plus a qualifying score on the Army's separate Cyber Test for initial-entry accessions. 25D Cyber Network Defender is an in-service reclassification MOS (GT≥105 and ST≥105), not an enlistment option; 35Q needs ST≥112 plus a separate cyber test. Strong civilian cybersecurity crossover.
  • Aviation Repair (15B-Y): MM≥99-105. Strong civilian aviation maintenance / FAA A&P licensing pathway.
  • Medical (68W, 68C, 68F): ST≥101, GT≥107. Combat medic / nursing translates well to civilian healthcare.
  • Intelligence Analyst (35F, 35G): ST≥101. Government and contractor analyst roles post-service.
  • EOD (89D): GM≥105. Civilian explosive-safety and UXO career pathway.
  • Linguist (35P, 35M): DLAB≥107 in addition to line scores. Language-based government and contractor roles after service.
  • Information Technology (25B, 25N): 25B needs ST≥95; 25N needs EL≥102 and SC≥105. Strong civilian IT crossover.

MOS with strong civilian-portability tend to require higher ST or EL scores. Investing in math + electronics study before ASVAB pays dividends across the rest of your career.

Important caveats

  • Quotas vary by month. Even if you qualify line-score-wise, your USAREC office must have a slot available in that MOS in that month. Some MOS are perpetually full; others rotate through periods of need.
  • Special programs add requirements. Airborne, Ranger, Special Forces, EOD, etc. have physical and medical requirements beyond ASVAB. Eligibility flowchart varies.
  • Security clearance. Intelligence, cyber, and certain technical MOS require Secret or Top Secret clearance — your background investigation determines if you can fill the slot, separate from ASVAB.
  • Medical disqualifications. Color vision (electronics MOS), height/weight, certain medical history can disqualify even high-scorers from specific MOS.
  • Treat the line scores here as a planning tool, not a contract. The authoritative sources are DA Pam 611-21 and your USAREC enlistment paperwork. Final eligibility lives in the contract you sign.

Active Army vs Army Reserve vs Army National Guard — the line-score nuance

The Active Component (regular Army), the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), and the Army National Guard (ARNG) all enlist under DA Pam 611-21 line-score minimums, but slot availability is rarely the same in a given month. USAREC recruits for both the Regular Army and the Army Reserve. The National Guard is recruited at the state level by each state's National Guard organization — Guard members serve under state authority unless federalized under Title 10.

In practical terms this means three things for someone studying these line scores. First, an MOS that is closed in the Active Component for the month may still be open in Reserve or Guard, and the same line score qualifies the candidate. Second, component mix differs by MOS — many civil-affairs and psychological-operations roles, for example, sit primarily in the Army Reserve. Third, bonus and incentive programs differ by component: an enlistment incentive offered on the Active side may not exist for the Reserve or Guard in the same month, and vice versa.

The line scores in the matcher above are the Active Component DA Pam 611-21 minimums. Reserve and Guard minimums for the same MOS are generally the same, but waivers, hometown-recruiter discretion, and state-level Guard exceptions can shift the picture. If the goal is a specific MOS, ask all three recruiters — Active, Reserve, and Guard — before deciding which component to enlist into.

FAQ

Army ASVAB — frequently asked questions

What ASVAB score do I need to join the Army?
Minimum AFQT of 31 for high-school graduates and 50 for GED holders, set by DoDI 1304.26 and the Army recruiting policy in AR 601-210. Past the floor, the specific line scores required for your target MOS apply — for example, 11B Infantry needs CO≥87; 17C Cyber Operations needs GT≥110 AND ST≥112 per DA Pam 611-21. Final eligibility is set by your USAREC recruiter and the enlistment contract.
How are ASVAB line scores calculated?
The Army computes 10 line scores from your ASVAB subtest standard scores: GT (General Technical), CL (Clerical), CO (Combat), EL (Electronics), FA (Field Artillery), GM (General Maintenance), MM (Mechanical Maintenance), OF (Operators and Food), SC (Surveillance and Communications), ST (Skilled Technical). Each line score combines specific subtests.
Can I retake the ASVAB?
Yes. After your first attempt you must wait 1 calendar month to retest, and 1 more calendar month before a second retest; each further retest requires a 6-calendar-month wait (officialasvab.com retest policy). Scores may be used for enlistment for up to two years from the test date — which test counts as your score of record is a recruiting-policy question, so confirm with your recruiter.
What if I qualify but the MOS is full?
USAREC manages monthly MOS quotas. Even if you qualify line-score-wise, your recruiting station must have a slot in that month. Some MOS are perpetually filled (popular ones); others rotate through needs. Your recruiter can show current openings or have you wait for a future window.
Do special programs add requirements?
Yes. Airborne, Ranger, Special Forces (18X), EOD (89D), and other elite programs add physical, medical, and selection requirements beyond ASVAB. Security clearance investigations also affect cyber, intelligence, and certain technical MOS.

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Department of the Army Pamphlet 611-21 (Military Occupational Classification and Structure) · Army Regulation 614-200 · USAREC — line scores compiled from publicly available summaries of these regulations; the pamphlet is the controlling source

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Reviewed by Guilherme Correia · Military Toolkit editorial