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19D Cavalry Scout

As of July 20, 2026, Army 19D Cavalry Scout requires Combat (CO) 77 plus the Army AFQT floor of 31. Cavalry Scouts gather and report information about enemy positions, vehicles, weapons, and activity; the current GoArmy page says new candidates enter through Armor Crewmember Recruit (19U) before assignment to an available 19-series job.

last verified 2026-07-20

19D (Cavalry Scout), spoken “19 Delta”, is in the Army and requires a minimum AFQT of 31 and CO of at least 77. Last verified 2026-07-20 against Army MOS 19D specification - DA PAM 611-21 Ch.10 (PDF).

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Plain requirement

What you need.

  • Min AFQT31
  • Training~22 weeks
  • CO line score≥ 77

AFQT 31 is a percentile. The line score above is not — it is an Army composite, a weighted sum of your ASVAB subtest standard scores (CO = VE + AS + MC — per goarmy.com (ASVAB line scores), verified 2026-07-31). Work yours out from your score sheet with the Army ASVAB line score calculator.

Source: Army MOS 19D specification - DA PAM 611-21 Ch.10 (PDF) · last verified 2026-07-20.

Role brief

About 19D — Cavalry Scout.

As of July 20, 2026, Army 19D Cavalry Scout requires Combat (CO) 77 plus the Army AFQT floor of 31. Cavalry Scouts gather and report information about enemy positions, vehicles, weapons, and activity; the current GoArmy page says new candidates enter through Armor Crewmember Recruit (19U) before assignment to an available 19-series job.

Initial training

How 19D training works.

FormatOne Station Unit Training
LocationFort Benning, Georgia
Length~22 weeks

GoArmy lists 22 weeks of One Station Unit Training (OSUT), combining Basic Combat Training and Cavalry Scout instruction. Current U.S. Army Armor School pages place 19D training at Fort Benning, Georgia; training covers reconnaissance, surveillance, mounted and dismounted scouting, and reporting.

Source: goarmy.com — Cavalry Scout (19D) · last verified 2026-07-20 · date retrieved 2026-07-20.

After training

Common 19D follow-on schools and paths.

  • Airborne SchoolParachute qualification for airborne reconnaissance units.
  • Air Assault SchoolRotary-wing insertion for scout platoons.
  • Reconnaissance and Surveillance Leaders CourseAdvanced scouting and sniper-adjacent skills.

Starting pay · 2026

What this job pays as a junior enlisted member.

Base pay is set by pay grade, not by job — every Army enlistee at the same grade earns the same monthly base pay. These are the 2026 active-duty rates (3.8% raise, effective 2026-01-01).

GradeRankMonthly base payService
E-1Private (PV1)$2,407after 4 months of service
E-2Private (PV2)$2,698under 2 years
E-3Private First Class (PFC)$2,837under 2 years
E-4Specialist / Corporal$3,142under 2 years
  • Plus food allowance (BAS)$460/moFlat enlisted rate, tax-free, paid on top of base pay.
  • Plus housing allowance (BAH)Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is paid on top of base pay and is tax-free, but it varies by duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents — there is no single nationwide figure. Use the official DoD BAH calculator for your assignment location.DoD BAH rate lookup →

Source: DFAS 2026 active-duty basic pay tables (3.8% raise, effective Jan 1 2026) · last verified 2026-05-23 · date retrieved 2026-05-23.

Eligibility notes

What 19D candidates should check.

  • The current Army MOS 19D specification lists a minimum score of 77 in aptitude area CO for initial award of Cavalry Scout. Several widely cited third-party tables still list CO 87, but the Army MOS specification reviewed on 2026-07-20 is the source this page follows. Confirm the exact figure on your enlistment contract with a recruiter.
  • How the CO score is built: the current Army Combat (CO) line score is the sum of three ASVAB standard scores — Verbal Expression (VE = Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension), Auto & Shop Information (AS), and Mechanical Comprehension (MC). To clear CO 77 your VE + AS + MC standard scores must total at least 77, so strong mechanical and automotive aptitude (AS, MC) can offset a lower verbal score for a 19D target.
  • CO is a job line score, not the AFQT percentile. Candidates must clear the Army AFQT floor of 31 before the CO requirement applies — the AFQT decides whether you can enlist, the CO line score decides whether you qualify for 19D.
  • The same Army MOS specification gives 19D a Heavy (Black) physical-demand category. Its OPAT minimums are Standing Long Jump 160 cm, Seated Power Throw 450 cm, Strength Deadlift 160 lb, and Interval Aerobic Run 43 shuttles.
  • The current GoArmy 19D page says new applicants enlist as Armor Crewmember Recruits (19U), then receive a specific 19-series MOS assignment based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed during initial training. Ask the recruiter which job-selection terms will appear in the contract rather than assuming the 19U entry code guarantees 19D.
  • No authoritative public 19D-specific death rate was found in the DoD and Army datasets reviewed on 2026-07-20. The Defense Casualty Analysis System publishes deaths by year and manner and conflict reports by fields such as service, component, unit, or casualty type; the Army Combat Readiness Center publishes mishap trends by categories such as on-duty ground and tactical vehicles. Neither public source supplies a 19D population denominator, so those totals cannot be converted into a Cavalry Scout mortality percentage.

What is the AFQT minimum for 19D Cavalry Scout?

19D requires a minimum AFQT of 31 for Army enlistment.

Which line score does 19D require?

19D requires CO of at least 77, per Army MOS 19D specification - DA PAM 611-21 Ch.10 (PDF) (last verified 2026-07-20).

What is Army 19D called, and is it the same as "19 Delta"?

Yes — they are the same job. 19D is the Army Cavalry Scout MOS; "19 Delta" is how the code is said aloud, spelling the trailing "D" with the NATO phonetic alphabet. Whether you search "19D" or "19 Delta", the requirement on this page is the same: AFQT 31 and CO of at least 77.

What ASVAB score do you need for 19D Cavalry Scout?

19D Cavalry Scout is a combat-arms job using the Combat (CO) line score, with the Army AFQT floor of 31. The Army MOS 19D specification reviewed on 2026-07-20 lists CO 77 for initial award.

What ASVAB score is needed for cav scout?

Cav scout is the 19D Cavalry Scout MOS. It needs the Army AFQT minimum of 31 plus the Combat (CO) line score - CO 77 on this page. The CO area is Verbal Expression + Auto & Shop + Mechanical Comprehension, so prepping AS and MC raises your CO score the fastest.

How is the 19D Cavalry Scout Combat (CO) line score calculated?

The Army Combat (CO) composite adds three ASVAB standard scores: Verbal Expression (VE, itself Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension), Auto & Shop Information (AS), and Mechanical Comprehension (MC). Your CO score is VE + AS + MC; to qualify for 19D it must reach the current CO 77 minimum.

Is the 19D ASVAB requirement CO 77 or CO 87 in 2026?

This page uses CO 77 because the Army MOS 19D specification reviewed on 2026-07-20 lists a minimum score of 77 in aptitude area CO. Some third-party tables still show CO 87, so use your recruiter score sheet or enlistment contract as the final authority.

What OPAT score does 19D Cavalry Scout require?

The Army MOS 19D specification places Cavalry Scout in the Heavy (Black) physical-demand category: Standing Long Jump 160 cm, Seated Power Throw 450 cm, Strength Deadlift 160 lb, and Interval Aerobic Run 43 shuttles.

What is a 19D in the Army?

19D is the Army's Cavalry Scout military occupational specialty (MOS). Cavalry Scouts are reconnaissance Soldiers — the Army's eyes forward — who locate and report enemy forces, vehicles, and terrain so commanders can decide how to maneuver. It is a Combat Arms MOS trained at Fort Benning, Georgia.

What does a Cavalry Scout do?

19D Soldiers are the Army's eyes forward — they conduct reconnaissance and surveillance, locate and report enemy forces, and provide commanders the picture they need to maneuver.

Where do Cavalry Scouts train?

The current Army sources reviewed on 2026-07-20 place 19D training at Fort Benning, Georgia. GoArmy lists about 22 weeks of One Station Unit Training (OSUT), combining Basic Combat Training with Cavalry Scout instruction.

Do you enlist directly as 19D Cavalry Scout?

The current GoArmy 19D page says new candidates enlist as Armor Crewmember Recruits (19U) and receive a specific 19-series MOS assignment based on available Army opportunities and skills assessed during initial training. Confirm the job-selection language in the enlistment contract with a recruiter.

What is the Army Cavalry Scout death rate?

No authoritative public 19D-specific death rate was found in the DoD and Army datasets reviewed on 2026-07-20. DCAS reports deaths by year and manner or by conflict and service fields, while Army Safety reports mishaps by broad categories; neither publishes the 19D population denominator needed to calculate a Cavalry Scout mortality rate.

Source: Army MOS 19D specification - DA PAM 611-21 Ch.10 (PDF) · last verified 2026-07-20 · date retrieved 2026-07-20.

Nearby targets

Related Army score targets.

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Practice AFQT plus 19D line-score subtests.

AFQT + CO practice targets

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