U.S. Army · Cyber and Signal

25B Information Technology Specialist

Army Information Technology Specialists (25B) manage, maintain, process, and troubleshoot military computer systems and operations, including network monitoring and data recovery planning.

last verified 2026-06-21

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 2026-06-21 against Army DA Pam 611-21 Chapter 10C (25B Information Technology Specialist).

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Plain requirement

What you need.

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

Source: Army DA Pam 611-21 Chapter 10C (25B Information Technology Specialist) · last verified 2026-06-21.

Role brief

About 25B — Information Technology Specialist.

Army Information Technology Specialists (25B) manage, maintain, process, and troubleshoot military computer systems and operations, including network monitoring and data recovery planning.

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 ST composite rewards General Science, Verbal Expression, Mechanical Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge, so GS and MK prep helps a 25B target.
  • 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.

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 2026-06-21.

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.

Source: Army DA Pam 611-21 Chapter 10C (25B Information Technology Specialist) · last verified 2026-06-21 · date retrieved 2026-06-21.

Nearby targets

Related Army score targets.

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