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Marine Corps ASVAB scores: minimum, line scores and jobs
What the Marine Corps 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.
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 Marine Corps uses composites including GT (General Technical), EL (Electronics) and CL (Clerical) to match you to an MOS.
| Composite | Name | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| GT | General Technical | VE + AR |
| EL | Electronics | GS + AR + MK + EI |
| CL | Clerical | VE + AR + MK |
| MM | Mechanical Maintenance | (formula not shown - some published composite formulas reference retired subtests) |
Where a formula is shown, it uses subtests still on the current ASVAB. Where it is omitted, the widely published formula relies on subtests that have been retired, so we show the composite name only rather than a formula that no longer matches the test.
Sample jobs and the scores they need
| Code | Job title | Required score |
|---|---|---|
| 0311 | Rifleman | GT 90 |
| 0351 | Infantry Assaultman | GT 100 |
| 0111 | Administrative Specialist | CL 100 |
Examples via military.com - requirements change, verify with a recruiter.
Keep reading
- ASVAB hub: scores, requirements and jobs
- How ASVAB scores work (AFQT, standard scores, line scores)
- Minimum ASVAB score by branch
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