The Army is the largest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. A minimum AFQT score of 31 qualifies you to enlist, but higher scores unlock the most critical and highest-paying MOS positions.
Score requirements vary by line score. Higher scores unlock more options.
| MOS | Title | Score Req. | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11B | Infantry | GT 87+ | Foundation of ground combat operations |
| 25U | Signal Support Specialist | ST 102+ | IT backbone for Army communications |
| 35F | Intelligence Analyst | GT 107+ | All-source intelligence production |
| 68W | Combat Medic | ST 101+ | Emergency medical care in combat |
| 89D | Explosive Ordnance Disposal | ST 107+, EL 107+ | Bomb disposal — one of Army's most technical |
| 35N | SIGINT Analyst | ST 102+, GT 107+ | Signals intelligence collection |
| 18X | Special Forces (18X) | GT 110+ | Green Beret pipeline — enlist directly |
| 42A | Human Resources Specialist | CL 90+ | Personnel management across all commands |
Infantry
Foundation of ground combat operations
Signal Support Specialist
IT backbone for Army communications
Intelligence Analyst
All-source intelligence production
Combat Medic
Emergency medical care in combat
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Bomb disposal — one of Army's most technical
SIGINT Analyst
Signals intelligence collection
Special Forces (18X)
Green Beret pipeline — enlist directly
Human Resources Specialist
Personnel management across all commands
The Army uses composite line scores — not the raw AFQT — to qualify you for specific MOS roles.
General Technical
Most technical and leadership roles
Clerical
Administrative and HR roles
Electronics
Electrical and EOD specialties
Skilled Technical
Medical, intelligence, signal
Mechanical Maintenance
Mechanical roles
Operations/Food
Supply, food, and operations
Combat
Some combat-support roles
Three routes to earn your commission as an Army officer.
OCS
Officer Candidate School
Fort Moore, GA
For college graduates — 12 weeks to commission
Army ROTC
Reserve Officers Training Corps
700+ partner campuses
Earn your commission while finishing college
USMA
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY
4-year academy with full scholarship
18X — Enlist Directly into the Special Forces Pipeline
The 18X contract is a rare opportunity to enlist directly into the Special Forces Assessment & Selection (SFAS) pipeline without prior Army service. You must score GT 110+ on the ASVAB, pass a physical fitness test, and meet security clearance requirements. Graduates earn the Green Beret.
Practice with realistic questions and see exactly where you stand.