Marine Corps: ASVAB scores & line scores
To enlist in the Marine Corps you need a minimum AFQT score, and then your line scores decide which jobs you qualify for. Here's how it works.
Minimum AFQT to enlist
Reported as 31 (military.com 2026) or 32 (most explainers); GED holders need 50.
Line (composite) scores
The Marine Corps builds these composite scores from the ASVAB subtests. A job qualifies you by a minimum on the relevant one.
| Composite | Built from |
|---|---|
| GT — General Technical | VE + AR |
| CL — Clerical | VE + AR + MK |
| EL — Electronics | GS + AR + MK + EI |
| MM — Mechanical Maintenance | AR + EI + MC + AS |
The Marines qualify MOSs with four composites similar to the Army's — most combat MOSs need GT ≥ 80–100, electronics MOSs EL ≥ 105–115. Cut scores vary by MOS and change.
Example job requirements
A sample of Marine Corps jobs and the line score each one needs. Many jobs require two line scores — you have to clear both.
| Job | Requires |
|---|---|
| 0351 Infantry Assault (Anti-Tank Missileman) | GT ≥ 100 |
| 7051 Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting | MM ≥ 95 |
| 6316 Aircraft Comm/Nav Electronics Tech | EL ≥ 115 |
Example cut scores for illustration, drawn from 2025–26 sources; exact requirements vary by job and change with demand — confirm with a recruiter.
Practise the four AFQT subtests free to lift your score, then work the technical subtests for the job you want.
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