What is the officer version of the ASVAB?

It depends on the service. The Air Force and Space Force use the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT). The Navy uses the Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR), three subtests of its Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB-E). The Army has no separate officer test for Officer Candidate School: it requires a General Technical (GT) score of 110 on the ASVAB, and the Selection Instrument for Flight Training (SIFT) for aviation. The Marine Corps accepts an SAT, ACT or AFQT score, and the Coast Guard lists ASVAB GT, SAT or ACT scores; both use the ASTB-E for aviation.

What test do you take to become an Army officer?

For Officer Candidate School the Army regulation requires "a General Technical Aptitude Test score of 110 or higher on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)." Aviation applicants also take the SIFT, where the minimum is 40 on a scale of 20 to 80. Sources: AR 350-51 (May 15, 2026) and DA PAM 611-256-2 (July 18, 2022).

What score do you need on the OAR?

The Navy sets it program by program in its Program Authorizations. Among those read for this page: 40 for Public Affairs, 42 for Surface Warfare and Supply Corps, 45 for Civil Engineer Corps, Oceanography, Cryptologic Warfare and Aerospace Maintenance Duty, and 50 for Intelligence and Maritime Cyber Warfare. Some allow a waiver down to 40.

Do Marine officers take the ASVAB?

They can qualify with it. The Marine Corps: "A score of 74 on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT), a composite score of 22 on the American College Test (ACT), or a combined score of 1000 in Math and Evidence-Based Reading on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)." Aviation applicants also need the ASTB.

Which services use the ASTB?

The Navy's test office: "The Aviation Selection Test Battery (ASTB) is used by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard to select candidates for pilot and flight officer training programs."

Does the Space Force have its own officer test?

No. The Space Force's officer page lists the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, and the Department of the Air Force testing manual applies to "uniformed members of Regular Air Force (RegAF), United States Space Force (USSF)."

Officer Aptitude Tests by Branch: AFOQT, OAR, ASTB, SIFT

At a glance

The officer aptitude test of each service and where to practice it
Service	Test	Practice
Air Force and Space Force	AFOQT	AFOQT practice test AFOQT scores and minimums
Navy	OAR / ASTB-E	OAR and ASTB-E practice test
Marine Corps	SAT, ACT or AFQT; ASTB-E for aviation	ASTB-E practice test (aviation) ASVAB practice test (AFQT)
Coast Guard	ASVAB GT, SAT or ACT; ASTB-E for aviation	ASTB-E practice test (aviation) ASVAB practice test
Army	ASVAB GT for OCS; SIFT for aviation	SIFT practice test (aviation) ASVAB practice test (GT)

Air Force Officer Qualifying Test

Air Force and Space Force: AFOQT

Who takes it: Officer applicants, Officer Training School included.: "In addition to earning your degree, you will need to take the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and pass a physical and mental health screening test."airforce.com, Officer Training School
Space Force: The same test and the same manual apply to the Space Force.: "This publication applies to DAF civilian employees and uniformed members of Regular Air Force (RegAF), United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), and the Air National Guard (ANG)."DAFMAN 36-2664, Personnel Assessment Program, 17 January 2025, Change 1 of 15 July 2025
Minimum to commission: Quantitative at the 10th percentile and Verbal at the 15th.: "A minimum AFOQT Quantitative score at the 10th percentile or higher and AFOQT Verbal score at the 15th percentile or higher are required for commissioning of all line officers by all accession sources in their governing directives."DAFMAN 36-2664, Personnel Assessment Program, 17 January 2025, Change 1 of 15 July 2025
Pilot, CSO, ABM: The 25th percentile on the composite for that field.: "A score at the 25th percentile or higher on the relevant composite is required for entry into these career fields."DAFMAN 36-2664, Personnel Assessment Program, 17 January 2025, Change 1 of 15 July 2025
Retest: At least 90 days apart; a third test needs a waiver.: "Three test administrations are authorized, but the third test administration requires a waiver from the applicant’s Wing/CC or equivalent."DAFMAN 36-2664, Personnel Assessment Program, 17 January 2025, Change 1 of 15 July 2025
Retest, as the Space Force site puts it: Its recruiting page says twice.: "This test can only be taken twice, so ensure you prepare properly."spaceforce.com, How to Join: Officer

AFOQT practice test

Officer Aptitude Rating, part of the Aviation Selection Test Battery

Navy: OAR / ASTB-E

Who takes which: Aviation applicants take the whole ASTB-E; other programs may need only the OAR.: "Individuals applying for aviation programs should take the entire ASTB-E battery. Individuals applying for other programs (e.g., Navy OCS) may only be required to take the OAR portion, but individuals should talk to their recruiters or program administrators for more information."Navy Medicine Operational Training Command, ASTB-E Frequently Asked Questions
Retest: Three attempts, 30 full days apart.: "After three attempts at the ASTB-E, the examinee will be ineligible for ASTB testing."Navy Medicine Operational Training Command, ASTB-E overview
Which score counts: The most recent, even when an earlier one was higher.: "The scores received on your most recent test attempt will count as your scores-of-record and replace all existing scores- regardless of the version taken."Navy Medicine Operational Training Command, ASTB-E Frequently Asked Questions

Minimum scores by Navy program

Navy officer programs: the minimum OAR or ASTB score in each Program Authorization
Program	Minimum	Program Authorization
Surface Warfare Officer	OAR 42	PA 100, Surface Warfare Officer, June 2025
Supply Corps	OAR 42	PA 102, Supply Corps Officer, July 2025
Public Affairs	OAR 40	PA 103, Public Affairs Officer, October 2024
Civil Engineer Corps	OAR 45, waiverable to 40	PA 104, Civil Engineer Corps, March 2025
Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer	OAR 45	PA 107, Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer, May 2025
Intelligence	OAR 50	PA 108A, Intelligence, July 2025
Oceanography	OAR 45	PA 108B, Oceanography, February 2025
Cryptologic Warfare	OAR 45, waiverable to 40	PA 108C, Cryptologic Warfare, February 2025
Maritime Cyber Warfare	OAR 50, waiverable to 40	PA 108E, Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer, February 2025
Pilot or Naval Flight Officer	Pilot: AQR 4 and PFAR 5. Flight officer: AQR 4 and FOFAR 5	PA 106, Aviation Officer Candidate Pilot or NFO Training, March 2025

Each number is the minimum to apply, from the Program Authorization named beside it. Several also print a higher score for immediate selection, and the Navy revises these documents: open the one for your program before you test.

OAR and ASTB-E practice test

No officer-only test for ground applicants

Marine Corps: SAT, ACT or AFQT; ASTB-E for aviation

NROTC Marine Option: AFQT 74, ACT 22 or SAT 1000.: "A score of 74 on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT), a composite score of 22 on the American College Test (ACT), or a combined score of 1000 in Math and Evidence-Based Reading on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)."marines.com, Become a Marine Corps Officer
Enlisted to officer: One of the same three scores, on the most recent test.: "Applicants must possess a minimum of one of the following aptitude test scores on their most recent test in order to be eligible to apply"MCO 1040.43B, Enlisted-to-Officer Commissioning Programs, 29 October 2015
Officer selection, all programs: A qualifying SAT, ACT or ASVAB score.: "Applicants for all officer programs must attain qualifying scores on either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), American College Test (ACT), or the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test."MCRC Order 1100.2A, Officer Commissioning Manual
Aviation: ASTB: AQR 4 and PFAR 6 for pilots; AQR 4 and FOFAR 6 for flight officers.: "Only the most recent ASTB score may be used for qualification. a. Minimum acceptable scores for Student Naval Aviator (SNA): 4 on AQR and 6 on PFAR. b. Minimum acceptable scores for Student Naval Flight Officer (SNFO): 4 on AQR and 6 on FOFAR."MCRC Order 1100.2A, Officer Commissioning Manual
Aviation, this year’s field accession board: The same pilot minimums.: "Naval Aviator FAB applicants must receive a 4 or higher for the AQR and a 6 or higher for the PFAR on the ASTB."MARADMIN 137/26, Fiscal Year 2027 Field Accession Boards, signed 30 March 2026

The Marine Corps Recruiting Command names a newer Officer Commissioning Manual, MCRC Order 1100.2B, but its link did not open on the day these sources were read; the officer-selection rows above are from 1100.2A, the edition that is published. The Marine Corps orders also state a 91-day wait between ASTB attempts, where the Navy’s test office states 30 days: ask your officer selection officer which applies to you.

ASTB-E practice test (aviation)

No officer-only test outside aviation

Coast Guard: ASVAB GT, SAT or ACT; ASTB-E for aviation

Programs that require a test score: ASVAB GT 109, among the listed options.: "For programs that require test scores, minimum qualifying scores are as follows:"Coast Guard Recruiting Command, PY25 Officer Application Guide, updated 21 March 2024
Officer Candidate School: No waiver of the ASVAB score.: "OCS does not allow ASVAB, AFCT, or AFQT score waivers."COMDTINST 1500.10D, Performance, Training, and Education Manual, April 2023
Aviation cadet: ASTB: AQR 4 and PFAR 5.: "Test Score: ASTB. 4 on the Academic Qualifications Rating (AQR) and 5 on the Pilot Flight Aptitude Rating (PFAR)."COMDTINST 1100.2I, Coast Guard Recruiting, June 2025
How long an ASVAB score lasts: It does not expire for commissioning programs.: "do not expire for commissioning programs"COMDTINST 1100.2I, Coast Guard Recruiting, June 2025

The application guide is the Program Year 2025 edition, the one the Coast Guard’s Officer Candidate School page links. It lists ASVAB GT 109 (Arithmetic Reasoning plus Verbal, for tests taken after July 1, 2004), SAT 1100, ACT 23, and ASTB 4 AQR / 5 PFAR. Confirm the current year’s numbers with a Coast Guard officer recruiter.

ASTB-E practice test (aviation)

Selection Instrument for Flight Training, for aviation only

Army: ASVAB GT for OCS; SIFT for aviation

Officer Candidate School: GT 110 or higher on the ASVAB.: "Achieve a General Technical Aptitude Test score of 110 or higher on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)."AR 350-51, United States Army Officer Candidate School, 15 May 2026, effective 15 June 2026
Warrant officer flight training, civilians: GT 110 and SIFT 40.: "SIFT Score of 40 or Higher"U.S. Army Warrant Officer Recruiting, Civilian (WOFT) Applicants
SIFT minimum: 40 on a scale of 20 to 80.: "The minimum score required on the SIFT battery to qualify for the Army Aviation program is 40 (possible scores range from 20 to 80, with a mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10)."DA PAM 611-256-2, Selection Instrument for Flight Training Information, 18 July 2022
Who needs the SIFT: Officers and warrant officers before selection for flight training.: "Achieve at least the minimum score required on the Selection Instrument for Flight Training (SIFT) test before selection for the Initial-Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) Program."AR 611-110, Selection of Army Aviation Officers and Warrant Officers, 9 August 2023
SIFT retest: None after a qualifying score; one after a failure, from the 46th day.: "Once attaining a qualifying score, the applicant cannot retest. An applicant failing to attain a minimum qualifying score on the first attempt is authorized a SIFT retest. The second test must be no sooner than the 46th day following the first test."AR 611-110, Selection of Army Aviation Officers and Warrant Officers, 9 August 2023
How long a SIFT score lasts: For life, once passed.: "Once you take and pass the SIFT that score will become your score for life."U.S. Army Warrant Officer Recruiting, Steps To Determine Eligibility

An older Army Personnel Testing FAQ that state National Guard sites still host gives the 181st day for a SIFT retest; the 2022 pamphlet and the 2023 regulation above give the 46th. The Officer Candidate School regulation of May 2026 also prints "A score of 90 or higher" for the SIFT, on a test the Army’s pamphlet scores from 20 to 80: confirm the number with your education center before you test.

SIFT practice test (aviation)

How to read this page

Each line gives a requirement in plain words, then the official sentence it rests on, then the document. Nothing here is this site's own estimate. The services change these numbers, a selection board can ask for more than the minimum, and a recruiter or officer selection officer has the current rules for your program.

Sources were read on November 11, 2026. Where two official sources disagree, as on the Army's flight-test retest wait and the wait between attempts at the naval services' test, both are shown and neither is chosen.

Officer Aptitude Tests by Branch