Army MOS List 2026: Every Enlisted Job with ASVAB Score Requirements

The Army has over 140 enlisted Military Occupational Specialties, but most guides only list the “top 15 coolest jobs.” Your ASVAB score narrows the full Army MOS list to 40-60 jobs you actually qualify for. The difference between a guaranteed MOS contract and an open contract comes down to knowing which line scores matter.

Your AFQT score is just the entry ticket: 31 minimum to enlist (50 for GED holders). Line scores determine which MOS doors open once you are inside.

GT (General Technical) is the most important Army line score. It gates more MOSs than any other composite, including every technical, intelligence, Special Forces, and medical role.

1. Army Line Score Formulas: All 10 Composites Explained

Bookmark this section. You will reference it constantly when comparing MOS requirements throughout this page.

VE (Verbal Expression) is a combined standard score derived from Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension. It is not a subtest you take separately.

GT equals VE + AR. Every Cyber, Intel, Special Forces, and advanced medical MOS requires GT above 100. If you only have time to study two areas, study verbal reasoning and arithmetic.

Line scores typically range from 85 to 145. The most competitive MOSs require GT:110 or higher. The single highest requirement is 25S Satellite Communications at EL:117.

For a breakdown of how subtests convert to composites, see /asvab-scores-explained. To calculate your own scores, use the /calculator.

2. How the Army Assigns Your MOS: Guaranteed Contract vs. Open Enrollment

Three distinct paths determine whether you control your career or the Army controls it for you.

Guaranteed MOS contracts are negotiated at MEPS. Your line scores must meet the minimum, and higher scores give you priority when class seats are limited.

TAPAS (Tailored Adaptive Personality Assessment System) is a 120-question personality test taken at MEPS. It measures personality traits, not knowledge. You cannot study for it. TAPAS affects eligibility for certain fields including Special Forces and intelligence.

A recruit with GT:120 targeting 35F Intelligence Analyst (ST:101) has a stronger position than someone at exactly 101. Score higher than you need to.

3. CMF 11 Infantry and CMF 19 Armor: Combat Arms

Infantry and Armor share the exact same line score requirement: CO:87. CO uses the legacy CS (Coding Speed) subtest, so the Army substitutes a dummy score. The inputs you actually control are AR, AS, and MC.

CO:87 is attainable for most recruits who pass the AFQT minimum. These MOSs have the most open slots, making guaranteed contracts easy to secure. Recruits aiming for Special Forces (18X) start with infantry training (see Section 8).

4. CMF 12/13/14: Engineers, Field Artillery, and Air Defense

12D Army Diver requires three simultaneous line scores: GM:98, GT:107, and ST:106. 12P Prime Power is even harder at GT:110, EL:107, and ST:107.

FA = AR + CS + MK + MC. CS (Coding Speed) is a legacy dummy score, carrying the same limitation as CO.

5. CMF 15 Aviation and CMF 17 Cyber: High-Tech Paths

17C Cyber Operations Specialist requires GT:110 AND ST:112 AND a passing ICTL score AND TS/SCI clearance, making it the most demanding enlisted MOS in the Army.

15W Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator (SC:102) is one of the fastest-growing MOSs. Strong civilian crossover to commercial UAV operations ($65K-$95K for 15-series FAA certifications, $90K-$140K for 17C cybersecurity roles).

6. CMF 25 Signal Corps: The Army's Largest Tech Field

25S Satellite Communications requires EL:117, the single highest line score requirement on the Army MOS list. EL equals GS + AR + MK + EI, meaning four subtests must all perform at a high level simultaneously.

25B IT Specialist (ST:95) is the entry-level tech path. If your scores land in the ST:95-105 range, start with 25B and work toward reclassification to 25D Cyber Network Defender (GT:105 + ST:105) or lateral move to 17C.

7. CMF 35 Military Intelligence: ST and GT Requirements

Every 35-series MOS requires Secret or TS/SCI clearance. 35M HUMINT Collector and 35P Cryptologic Linguist skip ASVAB line scores entirely and require DLAB:107, a separate language aptitude test.

35N Signals Intelligence Analyst (ST:112) ties 17C Cyber for the highest ST requirement and feeds directly into NSA and DIA careers.

TS/SCI investigations take 6 to 18 months. Foreign contacts, drug history, and financial problems are disqualifiers. Know your clearance eligibility before targeting any intel MOS.

8. CMF 68 Army Medical and CMF 18 Special Forces

68W Combat Medic requires ST:101 AND GT:107, a harder dual-score requirement than Infantry's single CO:87. Meanwhile 18X Special Forces Candidate needs GT:110 plus CO:100, with bonuses up to $40K-$42K.

68W training includes EMT certification ($45K-$75K civilian starting salary). CMF 68 has over 20 MOSs spanning nursing, radiology, dental, behavioral health, veterinary, and lab work. Score requirements range from ST:91 to EL:107.

The 18X pipeline runs 2.5 to 3 years: Infantry OSUT, Airborne School, SFAS selection, then the Q Course across six phases including language training.

9. CMF 89/91/94: EOD, Mechanical, and Electronic Maintenance

The 91-series has the lowest dual-requirement bar in the Army at MM:87 plus GT:85, making it one of the most accessible paths for recruits who scored well on mechanical subtests. The 94-series jumps to EL:102-107, placing those MOSs in Signal Corps difficulty territory.

Civilian translations: 91B leads to ASE-certified auto tech ($40K-$65K), 94-series to electronics technician ($55K-$85K), 89D EOD to federal bomb tech ($80K-$120K).

10. CMF 31/36/37/38/42/46/56/88/92: Military Police, Finance, and Support

If your GT score falls short of 110, do not default to open contract. These support CMFs have the most guaranteed-contract slots and translate directly to civilian careers in law enforcement, HR, logistics, and finance.

Score requirements here range from OF:85 (88M Motor Transport, 92G Culinary) to GT:110 (31D CID), the widest score spread on this Army MOS list.

37F PSYOP and 38B Civil Affairs both require Airborne qualification and GT:107. Higher scores improve your chances.

31B Military Police (ST:91) is entry-level law enforcement. 31D CID Special Agent (ST:107 + GT:110) is a federal criminal investigator role and one of the most competitive reclassification MOSs. Check your scores at /calculator to see where you land.

11. FY26 Enlistment Bonuses, Warrant Officer Track, and the 18X Pipeline

Higher ASVAB scores translate directly to larger signing bonuses. Every high-bonus MOS on this Army MOS list requires line scores above 100 or a separate qualifying test like the DLAB or ICTL.

Most Warrant Officer MOSs require 4 to 6 years of enlisted experience in a related CMF. The exception is 153A Rotary Wing Aviator: the Street to Seat program allows civilians to apply directly with GT:110 and SIFT:40+.

ATI 2025 is reshaping force structure. Fourteen IBCTs are converting to Mobile BCTs, Air Cavalry Brigades are deactivating, and the 4th and 54th SFABs are shutting down. 15W (UAV), 17C (Cyber), and 25-series (Signal) are best positioned for emerging robotics and autonomous systems capabilities.

For practice materials to push your line scores higher, visit /practice-test. For Army ranks and how MOS connects to promotion timelines, see our ranks guide.

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