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25B Information Technology Specialist

Army MOS 25B — the Information Technology Specialist, phonetically "25 Bravo" — requires a Skilled Technical (ST) line score of 95 plus the Army AFQT floor of 31 (verified July 28, 2026). Those are the only two ASVAB numbers that gate the job: ST 95 is the composite built from your Verbal Expression, General Science, Mathematics Knowledge, and Mechanical Comprehension subtests, and AFQT 31 is the Army enlistment floor. Beyond the score, a 25B installs, configures, defends, and troubleshoots the Army's computer networks and information systems, carries a Moderate OPAT physical-demand rating, and must be eligible for a SECRET security clearance.

last verified 2026-08-16

25B (Information Technology Specialist), spoken “25 Bravo”, is in the Army and requires a minimum AFQT of 31 and ST of at least 95. Last verified 2026-08-16 against Army DA Pam 611-21 Chapter 10C — MOS 25B specification (PDF).

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Plain requirement

What you need.

  • Min AFQT31
  • Training~20 weeks
  • ST line score≥ 95

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 (ST = VE + GS + MK + 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 DA Pam 611-21 Chapter 10C — MOS 25B specification (PDF) · last verified 2026-08-16.

Role brief

About 25B — Information Technology Specialist.

Army MOS 25B — the Information Technology Specialist, phonetically "25 Bravo" — requires a Skilled Technical (ST) line score of 95 plus the Army AFQT floor of 31 (verified July 28, 2026). Those are the only two ASVAB numbers that gate the job: ST 95 is the composite built from your Verbal Expression, General Science, Mathematics Knowledge, and Mechanical Comprehension subtests, and AFQT 31 is the Army enlistment floor. Beyond the score, a 25B installs, configures, defends, and troubleshoots the Army's computer networks and information systems, carries a Moderate OPAT physical-demand rating, and must be eligible for a SECRET security clearance.

Initial training

How 25B training works.

FormatBasic + AIT
LocationFort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon), Georgia
Length~20 weeks

25B Soldiers complete ~10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, then attend Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eisenhower (the Army's Cyber Center of Excellence) in Georgia — roughly 20 weeks of AIT covering networking, system administration, and information assurance.

Source: goarmy.com — Information Technology Specialist (25B) · last verified 2026-05-23 · date retrieved 2026-05-23.

After training

Common 25B follow-on schools and paths.

  • Industry certifications25B aligns with CompTIA Security+ and networking certifications useful for promotion and post-service work.
  • 255-series Warrant OfficerPath to Information Services / Network Management Technician warrant roles.
  • Cyber (17-series) reclassificationCompetitive transition into cyber operations MOSs.

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 25B candidates should check.

  • The current Army MOS specification lists 25B as a Skilled Technical (ST) line-score target: candidates need ST 95, plus the Army AFQT floor of 31. ST is a job line score, not the overall AFQT percentile.
  • The Army builds the ST (Skilled Technical) line score from four ASVAB subtests — ST = Verbal Expression (VE) + General Science (GS) + Mathematics Knowledge (MK) + Mechanical Comprehension (MC) — per the goarmy.com line-score table (reviewed 2026-07-04). To reach ST 95, prioritize General Science and Mathematics Knowledge, the two content areas most 25B candidates under-prepare, and keep Verbal Expression strong through Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension practice; Mechanical Comprehension is the smallest lever for most IT-track applicants but still counts toward the 95.
  • The same Army MOS specification lists SECRET security clearance eligibility, U.S. citizenship, and formal MOS 25B course completion or validated industry certifications as initial-award requirements.
  • "25 Bravo" is the phonetic name Soldiers and recruiters use for MOS 25B. Day to day, a 25B installs, configures, operates, and maintains the Army's computer networks and information systems: system administration, hardware and software troubleshooting, user-account management, cybersecurity enforcement on classified and unclassified networks, and Tactical Battle Command (TBC) server support inside a tactical operations center. It is the Army's core enlisted IT and network-administration role in the Signal / Cyber field.
  • Beyond ST 95 and AFQT 31, the full 25B entry checklist is: U.S. citizenship, eligibility for a SECRET security clearance (an in-depth background investigation, because 25B works on classified networks), and a Moderate OPAT physical-demand category. Moderate means lighter daily physical load than combat MOSs, but you still lift roughly 20–40 lb of server and communications equipment, run cable, and help set up tactical network nodes in the field. A recruiter and Army classifier confirm the medical, conduct, and clearance screen before you sign a 25B contract.

What is the AFQT minimum for 25B Information Technology Specialist?

25B requires a minimum AFQT of 31 for Army enlistment.

Which line score does 25B require?

25B requires ST of at least 95, per Army DA Pam 611-21 Chapter 10C — MOS 25B specification (PDF) (last verified 2026-08-16).

What is Army 25B called, and is it the same as "25 Bravo"?

Yes — they are the same job. 25B is the Army Information Technology Specialist MOS; "25 Bravo" is how the code is said aloud, spelling the trailing "B" with the NATO phonetic alphabet. Whether you search "25B" or "25 Bravo", the requirement on this page is the same: AFQT 31 and ST of at least 95.

What are the Army 25B ASVAB requirements?

Army 25B Information Technology Specialist requires a Skilled Technical (ST) line score of 95 and the Army AFQT floor of 31. ST is the job-specific ASVAB requirement; AFQT 31 is the enlistment floor. Source reviewed 2026-07-04.

What ASVAB line score do you need for Army 25B?

The line score for Army 25B Information Technology Specialist is Skilled Technical (ST) 95. That ST 95 is the job-qualifying ASVAB line score; it is separate from — and higher than — the Army AFQT enlistment floor of 31, so meeting AFQT 31 alone does not qualify you for 25B.

How is the Army 25B ST line score calculated?

The 25B Skilled Technical (ST) line score is the sum of four ASVAB subtest scores: Verbal Expression (VE) + General Science (GS) + Mathematics Knowledge (MK) + Mechanical Comprehension (MC). You need ST 95 for 25B, so General Science and math prep are usually the fastest way to raise a 25B ST score. Source: goarmy.com line-score table, reviewed 2026-07-04.

Does 25B require a security clearance?

Yes. The current Army MOS specification lists SECRET security clearance eligibility for 25B, so candidates need a background investigation in addition to the ST 95 line-score requirement.

Where do 25B IT Specialists train?

After Basic Combat Training, 25B Soldiers attend Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon), Georgia, the Army's Cyber Center of Excellence — about 20 weeks of AIT.

What is a 25B in the Army (25 Bravo)?

A 25B — spoken as "25 Bravo" — is the Army's Information Technology Specialist. 25Bs install, configure, and maintain Army computer networks and systems: system administration, help-desk and hardware/software troubleshooting, user-account management, cybersecurity, and Tactical Battle Command (TBC) server support in the field. It sits in the Army's Signal / Cyber field and is the core enlisted network-administration MOS. To enlist as a 25B you need a Skilled Technical (ST) line score of 95 and AFQT 31.

What are the full requirements to become an Army 25B?

The full 25B requirement set is: a Skilled Technical (ST) line score of 95, the Army AFQT floor of 31, U.S. citizenship, eligibility for a SECRET security clearance, and a Moderate OPAT physical-demand category. You then complete about 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and roughly 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia. The ST 95 line score is the ASVAB gate; the clearance and citizenship checks are the other hard filters.

How physically demanding is Army 25B?

MOS 25B carries a Moderate OPAT (Occupational Physical Assessment Test) physical-demand rating — lighter than combat MOSs. The work is mostly technical, but 25Bs still lift roughly 20–40 lb of server and communications equipment, run cable, load and unload vehicles, and help set up tactical network nodes during field exercises, per the Army's Enlisted OPAT Physical Demand Categories.

Source: Army DA Pam 611-21 Chapter 10C — MOS 25B specification (PDF) · last verified 2026-08-16 · date retrieved 2026-08-16.

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