Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC)
An Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) identifies an Air Force occupation or skill. Air Force enlisted specialties can require specific ASVAB composite scores.
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Check the Air Force listing for the exact AFSC and its MAGE requirements. AFQT is used for enlistment screening.
Air Force occupational codes
Enlisted AFSCs commonly use five characters. The characters identify the career group, career field, subdivision, skill level and specific specialty. In a career listing, X can mark the skill-level position. The Air Force uses skill level 3 for apprentice, 5 for journeyman and 7 for craftsman. Some specialties use additional prefixes or suffixes.
ASVAB scores and job qualification
| MAGE area | Inputs |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | AR, VE, MC, AS |
| Administrative | VE, MK |
| General | VE, AR |
| Electronics | AR, MK, EI, GS |
Use the required MAGE score for the specific enlisted specialty. The Space Force uses Space Force Specialty Codes (SFSCs). The Army and Marine Corps use Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), and the Navy uses ratings.
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Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude test administered by the U.S. Department of Defense to determine qualification for military enlistment and job placement across all branches. The computer-adaptive enlistment form has 10 subtests in verbal, math, science and technical, and spatial domains.
Line Scores (ASVAB)
Line scores, also called composite scores, combine ASVAB subtest scores for military job classification. Each service sets its own combinations and job requirements.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
A Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) is a job classification used by the Army and Marine Corps. Enlisted job qualification can depend on ASVAB line scores and other service requirements.
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