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
See the table below for Army jobs and the corresponding minimum ASVAB line scores.
