Marine Corps ASVAB - Requirements and Positions
The reputation of the Marine Corps precedes them; among their commendable units you will find the Marine Recon, USMC FAST, USMC Anglico (special forces), USMC MARSOC and many more. Getting accepted requires strong will, motivation, physical fitness and most of all - a high score on the ASVAB Test. Learn more about the Marine Corps requirements and positions below.
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Marines ASVAB
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In order to enlist in the Marines, you need to meet certain requirements:
- Citizenship: When enlisting you must show proof of legal residency. By the time you become an officer, you must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Age: You must be 17 years old and not have reached your 29th birthday.
- Education: You must have a high school diploma.
- You must be in fair physical condition.
- You must have gone to School of Infantry (SOI) or Marine Combat Training (MCT) and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) School.
ASVAB Marine Scores
If you meet all of the qualifications, the next step in your application process is to take the ASVAB. In order to enlist in the Marines and move on in the recruitment process, you will need to receive an AQFT score of at least 32 with a high school diploma or 50 with a GED. Each position in the Marines requires a different test score.
Below is a table listing each qualification area, the ASVAB subtest, and what the final line score is a result of:
| Qualification Area | ASVAB Sub-tests | Line Score Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Maintenance (MM) | General Science (GS), Auto & Shop Information (AS), Mathematics Knowledge (MK),Mechanical Comprehension (MC) | GS + AS + MK + MC |
| General Technical (GT) | Verbal Expression (VE)*, Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) | VE + AR |
| Electronics (EL) | General Science (GS), Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge (MK), Electronics Information (EI) | GS + AR + MK + EI |
*Verbal Expression (VE) = Word Knowledge (WK) + Paragraph Comprehension (PC)
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Prepare for the ASVAB
Preparing for the ASVAB will get you one step closer to joining the U.S. Marines. JobTestPrep provides Marine Corps practice tests and study guides to prepare you for the exam. Start practicing today.
An Alternative for the ASVAB
If you are concerned by the format of the ASVAB, there is a solution!
Instead of taking the ASVAB, you can choose to take the PiCAT, short for Pending Internet Computerized Adaptive Test.
It can be done from your home and with no time limit.
Read more about how the PiCAT scores system works and enjoy free practice questions.
Related Links
- ASVAB FAQ
- Free ASVAB Test
- Find more practice questions and information at the ASVAB Practice Test
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