Minimum ASVAB score
- GS + AR + MK + EI = 252 and AR + MK + MC + VE = 235
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- AR + MK + MC + VE = 252 and GS + AR + MK + EI = 235
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- GS + AR + MK + EI = 235 and NAPT 50
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- VE + AR + MK + MC = 235 and NAPT 50
Minimum AFQT
31
What a NUC Does
The Nuclear Field program trains Machinist's Mates, Electrician's Mates and Electronics Technicians to operate the nuclear reactors that power carriers and submarines. The schooling is among the toughest in the military and comes with large bonuses and a six year commitment.
Scores That Count for NUC
- GS + AR + MK + EI: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information. Study: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information
- AR + MK + MC + VE: Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Mechanical Comprehension, Verbal Expression (Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension). Study: Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Mechanical Comprehension, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension
- VE + AR + MK + MC: Verbal Expression (Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension), Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Mechanical Comprehension. Study: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Mechanical 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
- NFb path with the Navy Advanced Placement Test (NAPT 50 or higher) not modeled
- One full year of algebra with a C or better; age under 30 at ship
- Security clearance eligibility
- U.S. citizenship required
- Some ways into this job use NAPT, which is given separately from the ASVAB.
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