Army ASVAB Score Requirements
Last checked: September 2026
The Army is the one branch that clearly publishes its minimum score on its official recruiting site. Here's what that number means, and what it takes to get the job you actually want.
The Army's official recruiting site says you need an AFQT score of at least 31 to enlist. GED holders are commonly reported to need 50. Your line scores, especially GT, decide which Army jobs you qualify for.
- Official minimum AFQT: 31 (goarmy.com).
- GED holders: commonly reported as 50.
- A score of 21 or higher may qualify you for the Future Soldier Preparatory Course.
- Line scores decide your job; aim well above 31.
Minimum AFQT Score
The U.S. Army's official site says you need an AFQT score of at least 31 to enlist. Your AFQT decides eligibility, and your line scores decide which jobs (MOS) you qualify for.
If you score at least 21, the Army's official site describes the academic track of the Future Soldier Preparatory Course: a 90-day program with training on ASVAB subjects and chances to retake the test. Ask your recruiter if it's an option for you.
Don't aim for the minimum. Aim for 50 or higher. It clears every reported minimum for diploma holders, puts you in AFQT Category IIIA or above, and opens far more jobs.
The 10 Army Line Scores
The Army combines your section scores into 10 line scores: GT, CL, CO, EL, FA, GM, MM, OF, SC, and ST. Every Army job lists the line scores it requires. GT (General Technical), built from verbal plus Arithmetic Reasoning, is used for many jobs and programs. See What Is a GT Score.
If You Have a GED
Every branch sets a higher bar for GED holders than for diploma holders. For the Army, sources commonly report a minimum AFQT of 50. Many sources also report that earning about 15 college credits can move a GED holder into the same education tier as diploma holders. Ask your recruiter how this applies to you, and see How to Pass the ASVAB With a GED.
How to Prepare
- Take a practice test to see where you stand: the free AFQT test takes about 12 minutes.
- Study your weakest AFQT section first. Verbal counts double, so Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension pay off fast.
- Ask your recruiter which line scores your target jobs need, then practice those sections.
- Read the full guide: ASVAB Scores for the Army.
Find Out Where You Stand
Estimate your AFQT in about 12 minutes, free.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum ASVAB score for the Army?
The Army's official site says an AFQT of at least 31 is required to enlist.
What ASVAB score does the Army need with a GED?
GED holders are commonly reported to need 50. Confirm with a recruiter.
What is the Future Soldier Preparatory Course?
According to the Army, it's a 90-day program for applicants who scored at least 21, with ASVAB training and chances to retest.
Is 31 a good ASVAB score for the Army?
It meets the minimum, but most jobs need higher line scores. Aim for 50 or higher.
- U.S. Army, "ASVAB Test & Preparation" and "Eligibility & Requirements" (goarmy.com), checked September 2026
- Official ASVAB program, "Enlistment Eligibility" and "Understanding ASVAB Scores" (officialasvab.com): minimum AFQT scores vary by branch
- Third-party sources reviewed September 2026; where they disagree, we show the range