Minimum ASVAB score
- PC + MK = 108 and DLAB 110
- or
- MK + VE = 108 and DLAB 110
- or
- MK + VE = 126
Minimum AFQT
31
What a CTI Does
Cryptologic Technicians Interpretive are the Navy's linguists. After intensive foreign language school they listen to, translate and analyze foreign communications to support intelligence operations. The work requires a Top Secret clearance and can involve duty at sea, ashore or in aircraft.
Scores That Count for CTI
- PC + MK: Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge. Study: Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge
- MK + VE: Mathematics Knowledge, Verbal Expression (Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension). Study: Mathematics Knowledge, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension
Navy line scores are simple sums of standard scores, and each standard score averages 50. A four-section sum of 200 is about average.
Other Requirements
- Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility
- U.S. citizenship required
- Language training; DLAB may be required
- Some ways into this job use DLAB, which is given separately from the ASVAB.
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