Minimum AFQT: 31
The Navy requires an AFQT of at least 31 for applicants with a high school diploma. Some programs and ratings set a higher AFQT floor.
How the Navy Scores Jobs
The Navy does not use named composite scores. Each rating adds up specific section standard scores, such as VE + AR + MK + GS, and sets a minimum total. Many ratings accept more than one combination.
Navy line scores are simple sums of standard scores, and each standard score averages 50. A four-section sum of 200 is about average.
Popular Navy Jobs
- AD Aviation Machinist's Mate
- AECF Advanced Electronics Computer Field (ET, FC)
- AO Aviation Ordnanceman
- AT Aviation Electronics Technician
- BM Boatswain's Mate
- CS Culinary Specialist
- CTI Cryptologic Technician Interpretive
- CTR Cryptologic Technician Collection
- CWT Cyber Warfare Technician
- EM Electrician's Mate
- EOD Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
- HM Hospital Corpsman
- IT Information Systems Technician
- LS Logistics Specialist
- MM Machinist's Mate
- NUC Nuclear Field (MMN, EMN, ETN)
- OS Operations Specialist
- SO Special Warfare Operator (SEAL)
- YN Yeoman
Every Navy Rating and Its Minimum Score
Each minimum is a sum of section scores, such as VE + AR + MK + GS = 208. A job with "or" can be reached more than one way; a job with "and" needs every score listed.
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| Code | Job | Minimum score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABE | Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Launching and Recovery Equipment)Aviation | VE + AR + MK + AS = 161 | Normal color vision; Uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100, correctable to 20/20; Must meet the rating hearing standard |
| ABF | Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels)Aviation | VE + AR + MK + AS = 161 | Normal color vision; Uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100, correctable to 20/20; Must meet the rating hearing standard |
| AC | Air Traffic ControllerAviation | VE + AR + MK + MC = 220, or PC + AR + MK = 166 | Normal color vision; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Must be 18 by A school; no speech impediment |
| AD | Aviation Machinist's MateAviation | VE + MK + AS = 158, or VE + MK + EI = 155 | Normal color vision; Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception; Must meet the rating hearing standard |
| AE | Aviation Electrician's MateAviation | VE + AR + MK + MC = 217, or VE + AR + MK + AO = 217 | Normal color vision; Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| AECF | Advanced Electronics Computer Field (ET, FC)Electronics and Weapons | AR + MK + EI + GS = 222, or AR + 2MK + GS = 226 | Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Normal hearing; Six year obligation |
| AG | Aerographer's MateAviation | VE + MK + GS = 162, or AR + MK + GS = 165 | Normal color vision; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| AIRR | Aircrew Rescue SwimmerSpecial Operations | VE + AR + MK + MC = 210, or VE + AR + MK + AS = 210 | Must pass the Navy physical screening test (PST); Flight physical and Class II swimmer; age 30 or less; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| AM | Aviation Structural MechanicAviation | VE + AR + MK + AS = 210, or VE + AR + MK + MC = 210 | Normal color vision; Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception; Normal hearing |
| AME | Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment)Aviation | VE + AR + MK + AS = 210, or AR + MK + VE + AO = 210 | Normal color vision; Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception; Must meet the rating hearing standard; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| AO | Aviation OrdnancemanAviation | MK + AS + AO = 131 | Normal color vision; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100, correctable to 20/20; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| AS | Aviation Support Equipment TechnicianAviation | VE + AR + MK + MC = 206, or VE + AR + MK + EI = 206, or MK + AS + AO = 157 | Normal color vision; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| AT | Aviation Electronics TechnicianAviation | VE + AR + MK + MC = 217, or VE + AR + MK + AO = 217 | Normal color vision; Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| AV | Aviation Avionics (AE or AT)Aviation | VE + AR + MK + MC = 217, or VE + AR + MK + AO = 217 | Normal color vision; Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| AW | Naval AircrewmanAviation | VE + AR + MK + MC = 210, or VE + AR + MK + AS = 210 | Enlists through the Aircrewman (AIRC) program; flight physical; Class II swimmer; age 30 or less; weight 245 lb max; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| AZ | Aviation Maintenance AdministrationmanAviation | VE + AR = 102 | Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| BM | Boatswain's MateSurface Operations | VE + AR + MK + AS = 163, or MK + AS + AO = 126 | Normal color vision; No speech impediment; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| BU | BuilderConstruction (Seabees) | AR + MC + AS = 145, or VE + AR + MK + AO = 209 | Normal hearing; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| CE | Construction ElectricianConstruction (Seabees) | AR + MK + EI + GS = 201 | Normal color vision |
| CM | Construction MechanicConstruction (Seabees) | AR + MC + AS = 162 | |
| CS | Culinary SpecialistAdministration and Logistics | VE + AR = 76 | |
| CSS | Culinary Specialist (Submarine)Submarine | AR + MK + EI + GS = 200, or VE + AR + MK + MC = 200 | Submarine volunteer; must meet submarine physical standards; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Deficient color vision is not disqualifying |
| CTI | Cryptologic Technician InterpretiveIntelligence and Cryptology | PC + MK = 108 and DLAB 110, or MK + VE = 108 and DLAB 110, or MK + VE = 126 | Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Language training; DLAB may be required; Other paths use DLAB |
| CTM | Cryptologic Technician MaintenanceIntelligence and Cryptology | AR + MK + EI + VE = 221 | Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| CTR | Cryptologic Technician CollectionIntelligence and Cryptology | MK + PC = 110, or AR + MK + PC = 164, or AR + PC = 110 | Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Normal hearing |
| CTT | Cryptologic Technician TechnicalIntelligence and Cryptology | AR + 2MK + GS = 212, or AR + MK + CT = 159 and CT = 60 | Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Normal hearing; no speech impediment; Cyber Test path for new accessions only; Other paths use Cyber Test |
| CTT-AEF | Cryptologic Technician Technical (Advanced Electronics Field)Intelligence and Cryptology | AR + MK + EI + GS = 223, or AR + MK + CT = 162 and CT = 60 | Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Normal hearing; no speech impediment; Six year obligation; Other paths use Cyber Test |
| CWT | Cyber Warfare TechnicianIntelligence and Cryptology | AR + 2MK + GS = 239, or VE + AR + MK + MC = 239, or CT + MK + VE = 176 and CT = 60 | Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Cyber Test path for new accessions only; Six year obligation; Other paths use Cyber Test |
| DC | Damage ControlmanEngineering and Hull | VE + AR + MK + AS = 193, or VE + AR + MK + MC = 193 | Normal color vision |
| EA | Engineering AidConstruction (Seabees) | AR + 2MK + GS = 207 | |
| EM | Electrician's MateEngineering and Hull | VE + AR + MK + MC = 210, or AR + MK + EI + GS = 210 | Normal color vision |
| EN | EnginemanEngineering and Hull | VE + AR + MK + AS = 188, or VE + AR + MK + AO = 193 | Normal hearing; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| EO | Equipment OperatorConstruction (Seabees) | AR + MC + AS = 145 | Normal color vision; Normal hearing and depth perception; Valid state driver's license |
| EOD | Explosive Ordnance Disposal TechnicianSpecial Operations | AR + VE = 109 and MC = 51, or GS + MC + EI = 169 | Must pass the Navy physical screening test (PST); Diving and parachute physical; age 30 or less; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| GM | Gunner's MateElectronics and Weapons | AR + MK + EI + GS = 205, or GS + AR + 2MK = 205 | Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| GSE | Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical)Engineering and Hull | VE + AR + MK + MC = 210, or AR + MK + EI + GS = 210 | Normal color vision |
| GSM | Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical)Engineering and Hull | VE + AR + MK + AS = 200, or VE + AR + MK + AO = 205 | Normal color vision; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| HM | Hospital CorpsmanMedical | VE + AR + MK + GS = 208, or MK + GS + 2VE = 208, or AR + PC + MK = 156, or GS + AR + MK + VE = 200 and CS = 60 | May be assigned to the Fleet Marine Force; Licensed physicians and dentists are not eligible; Other paths use Coding Speed |
| HM-ATF | Hospital Corpsman (Advanced Technical Field)Medical | VE + MK + GS = 156 and AR + WK = 105 and VE + AR + MK + GS = 210 | Must pass the Navy physical screening test (PST); Flight physical, Class II swimmer; age 28 or less; Normal color vision; U.S. citizenship required |
| HMDA | Hospital Corpsman (Dental Assistant)Medical | VE + AR + MK + GS = 208, or MK + GS + 2VE = 208 | Normal color vision |
| HT | Hull Maintenance TechnicianEngineering and Hull | VE + AR + MK + AS = 193, or VE + AR + MK + MC = 193 | Normal color vision; Normal hearing; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| IC | Interior Communications ElectricianEngineering and Hull | AR + MK + EI + GS = 213, or VE + AR + MK + AO = 218, or GS + AR + MK = 163 | Normal color vision; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| IS | Intelligence SpecialistIntelligence and Cryptology | VE + AR + MK + GS = 219, or AR + PC + MK = 164 | Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Normal color vision |
| IT | Information Systems TechnicianInformation Technology | AR + VE + MK + EI = 212, or VE + MK + GS = 156 | Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Normal hearing; no speech impediment |
| IT-ATF | Information Systems Technician (Advanced Technical Field)Information Technology | AR + VE + MK + GS = 214, or VE + MK + GS = 156 | Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Normal hearing; no speech impediment; Six year obligation |
| ITS | Information Systems Technician (Submarines)Submarine | AR + 2MK + GS = 218, or AR + MK + VE + GS = 218 | Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Submarine volunteer; must meet submarine physical standards; Normal color vision |
| LN | LegalmanAdministration and Logistics | VE + MK = 105 and VE = 52, or VE + AR = 105 and VE = 52 | Must type 40 words per minute; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| LS | Logistics SpecialistAdministration and Logistics | AR + VE = 92 | |
| LSS | Logistics Specialist (Submarine)Submarine | AR + MK + EI + GS = 200, or AR + VE + MK + MC = 200 | Submarine volunteer; must meet submarine physical standards; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| MC | Mass Communication SpecialistMedia and Music | VE + AR = 115 and VE = 53, or AR + PC = 115 and VE = 53 | Normal color vision; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| MM | Machinist's MateEngineering and Hull | VE + AR + MK + AS = 180, or VE + AR + MK + AO = 185 | Normal hearing; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| MMS | Machinist's Mate (Submarine and Auxiliary)Submarine | VE + AR + MK + EI = 207, or AR + GS + MC + EI = 207 | Submarine volunteer; must meet submarine physical standards; Normal color vision; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| MN | MinemanElectronics and Weapons | VE + AR + MK + MC = 210, or AR + MK + VE + AO = 216 | Normal color vision; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| MR | Machinery RepairmanEngineering and Hull | VE + AR + MK + AS = 205, or VE + AR + MK + MC = 205 | Normal hearing |
| MT | Missile Technician (Submarine)Submarine | AR + MK + MC + VE = 218, or VE + AR + MK + AO = 218 | Submarine volunteer; must meet submarine physical standards; Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Personnel Reliability Program screening; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| MU | MusicianMedia and Music | No line score required | No ASVAB line score; minimum AFQT 31; Selection by live audition with the School of Music or a Navy band |
| ND | Navy DiverSpecial Operations | VE + AR = 105 and MC = 51, or AR + 2MK + GS = 210 and MC = 51, or GS + MC + EI = 157 and AR + MK = 100 | Must pass the Navy physical screening test (PST); Diving physical; age 30 or less; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
| NUC | Nuclear Field (MMN, EMN, ETN)Nuclear | GS + AR + MK + EI = 252 and AR + MK + MC + VE = 235, or AR + MK + MC + VE = 252 and GS + AR + MK + EI = 235, or GS + AR + MK + EI = 235 and NAPT 50, or VE + AR + MK + MC = 235 and NAPT 50 | 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; Other paths use NAPT |
| OS | Operations SpecialistSurface Operations | VE + MK + CS = 158, or AR + 2MK + GS = 198 | Normal color vision; Normal hearing; no speech impediment; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Coding Speed |
| PACT-AN | Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (Airman)Apprenticeship (PACT) | AR + AS + MK + VE = 167, or AR + VE = 85 | Normal color vision; Uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100, correctable to 20/20; No guaranteed A school |
| PACT-FN | Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (Fireman)Apprenticeship (PACT) | AR + MK + MC + VE = 189, or AR + AS + MK + VE = 184 | Normal color vision; Normal hearing; No guaranteed A school |
| PACT-SN | Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (Seaman)Apprenticeship (PACT) | AR + VE = 85 | Normal color vision; No guaranteed A school |
| PR | Aircrew Survival EquipmentmanAviation | VE + AR + MK + AS = 185, or MK + AS + AO = 140 | Normal color vision; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| PS | Personnel SpecialistAdministration and Logistics | VE + MK = 103, or VE + MK + CS = 148 | No larceny or fraud conviction in the past 36 months; Other paths use Coding Speed |
| QM | QuartermasterSurface Operations | AR + MK + AO + VE = 196, or MK + VE = 100 | Normal color vision; No speech impediment; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| RP | Religious Program SpecialistAdministration and Logistics | VE + MK = 105, or VE + MK + CS = 157 | Chaplain screening interview at recruit training; Valid state driver's license; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Coding Speed |
| RS | Retail Services SpecialistAdministration and Logistics | VE + AR = 83 | No larceny or fraud conviction in the past 36 months |
| RW | Robotics Warfare SpecialistElectronics and Weapons | VE + AR + MK + MC = 222, or AR + MK + VE + AO = 222, or AR + MK + EI + GS = 222 | Normal hearing; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| SB | Special Warfare Boat Operator (SWCC)Special Operations | VE + AR = 108 and MC = 50 and AR + MK = 100, or VE + MK + MC + CS = 216 and AR + MK = 100, or GS + MC + EI = 167 and AR + MK = 100, or VE + AR + MK + AO = 216 and AR + MK = 100 | Must pass the Navy physical screening test (PST); Age 30 or less at accession; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Coding Speed, Assembling Objects |
| SECF | Submarine Electronics Computer Field (ETS, FT, STS)Submarine | AR + MK + EI + GS = 218, or VE + AR + MK + MC = 218 | Submarine volunteer; must meet submarine physical standards; Top Secret (SCI) clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Normal hearing; no speech impediment |
| SO | Special Warfare Operator (SEAL)Special Operations | VE + AR = 108 and MC = 50 and AR + MK = 100, or VE + MK + MC + CS = 216 and AR + MK = 100, or GS + MC + EI = 167 and AR + MK = 100, or VE + AR + MK + AO = 216 and AR + MK = 100 | Must pass the Navy physical screening test (PST); Age 28 or less when shipping to recruit training; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Coding Speed, Assembling Objects |
| STG | Sonar Technician (Surface)Electronics and Weapons | AR + MK + EI + GS = 223, or AR + MK + VE + AO = 228 | Must meet sonar hearing standards; Normal hearing; no speech impediment; Normal color vision; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Assembling Objects |
| STG-AEF | Sonar Technician (Surface) (Advanced Electronics Field)Electronics and Weapons | AR + MK + EI + GS = 223, or AR + 2MK + GS = 228 | Normal hearing; no speech impediment; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Six year obligation |
| SW | SteelworkerConstruction (Seabees) | AR + MC + AS = 145 | |
| UT | UtilitiesmanConstruction (Seabees) | GS + AR + MK + EI = 205, or AR + AS + MK = 145 | |
| YN | YeomanAdministration and Logistics | VE + MK = 99, or VE + MK + CS = 148 | Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required; Other paths use Coding Speed |
| YNS | Yeoman (Submarine)Submarine | AR + MK + EI + GS = 200, or VE + AR + MK + MC = 200 | Submarine volunteer; must meet submarine physical standards; Security clearance eligibility; U.S. citizenship required |
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