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Statistics About The Average Asvab Score Army
The average ASVAB score for the Army is typically around 50-60, with a score of 50 being the minimum requirement for most enlistees.
In this post, we will explore the various statistics related to ASVAB scores and Army enlistment requirements. From the minimum scores needed for different job roles to the distribution of scores among enlistees, we will delve into the nuances of how ASVAB scores impact enlistment in the Army.
Statistic 1
"The average ASVAB score required for enlistment in the Army is 31."
Statistic 2
"High school diploma graduates must score at least 31 on the AFQT to be considered for enlistment under current Army regulations."
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"Rarely, the Army may allow scores as low as 25 for exceptional circumstances for high school diploma graduates."
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"With a GED, the minimum ASVAB score required for Army enlistment jumps to 50."
Statistic 5
"Less than 10% of army enlistees scored less than 31 in 2018."
Statistic 6
"For Army MOSs (occupations), the required ASVAB scores range from score of 31 to 60 depending on the jobs."
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"For high-demand jobs like Special Forces, the average ASVAB scores are significantly higher"
Statistic 8
"Some specific Army jobs, like the Military Policemen (MP), request an ST score (from the ASVAB test) of 95."
Statistic 9
"To become a Fire Control Specialist, a score of 96 in field artillery (FA) ASVAB composite score is required."
Statistic 10
"Combat Engineers (MOS 12B) in the Army require an ASVAB Combat (CO) Score of 87."
Statistic 11
"An Infantryman (MOS 11B) in the Army requires a minimum Combat (CO) score of 87 on the ASVAB test."
Statistic 12
"For Army personnel, recruiters look for ASVAB scores between 50-65 to secure eligibility of a $40,000 enlistment bonus."
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"Rangers, who are a part of Special Ops in the Army, require a minimum ASVAB General Technical (GT) score of 105."
Statistic 14
"Most top-tier jobs opt for ASVAB scores above 99, as these scores ensure their training programs work effectively."
Statistic 15
"In the lowest 10% of ASVAB scores for army enlistees, more than 50% were high school dropouts."
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"About 35% of Army enlistees in 2018 were in the ASVAB category I-IIIA (50 or above)."
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"In recent years, less than two percent of all army enlistees had ASVAB scores below category IV (a score below 30)."
Statistic 18
"Army enlistees category V (a score of 10 or below) on the ASVAB are not accepted into service."
Statistic 19
"Over 70% of enlistments into the Army are from Categories 1 to 3A (50 and above ASVAB Scores), which is well above average."
Statistic 20
"Only about 0.6% of applicants who prepared for the ASVAB failed to achieve the minimum score required for most Army positions."