Coast Guard ASVAB scores: minimum, line scores and jobs
What the Coast Guard asks for on the ASVAB: the minimum AFQT to enlist, how its line scores
match you to a job, and sample roles with the scores they need. We are clear about what comes
from an official source and what is commonly cited.
By The Exam Atlas Editorial Team · Verified 2026-06-07
Minimum to enlist
The minimum AFQT only gets you in the door. The jobs you actually want will ask for higher line
scores - see below.
Line scores / composites
The Coast Guard uses the AFQT for entry and specific subtest sums for individual "A school" ratings.
Sample jobs and the scores they need
Job requirements for the Coast Guard are set per role and are not listed here. Ask a
recruiter for the current line-score requirement for the specific job you want.
