What is the AFQT minimum for 0321 Reconnaissance Marine?
0321 requires a minimum AFQT of 50 for Marines enlistment.
U.S. Marines · Special Operations Capable
0321 Reconnaissance Marine
Marine Reconnaissance (0321) Marines conduct amphibious reconnaissance, ground reconnaissance, surveillance, and limited-scale raids. The MOS-producing school is the 12-week Basic Reconnaissance Course (BRC), preceded by the Recon Training and Assessment Program (RTAP).
last verified 2026-06-02
0321 (Reconnaissance Marine) is in the Marines and requires a minimum AFQT of 50 and GT of at least 105. Last verified 2026-06-02 against marines.com (Reconnaissance).
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Plain requirement
What you need.
- Min AFQT50
- Training~12 weeks
- GT line score≥ 105
AFQT 50 is a percentile. The line score above is not — it is a Marines composite, a weighted sum of your ASVAB subtest standard scores (GT = WK + PC + AR + MC — per MCO 1230.5C Enclosure 4 (Marine Corps composites), verified 2026-08-04). Work yours out from your score sheet with the Marines ASVAB line score calculator.
Source: marines.com (Reconnaissance) · last verified 2026-06-02.
Role brief
About 0321 — Reconnaissance Marine.
Marine Reconnaissance (0321) Marines conduct amphibious reconnaissance, ground reconnaissance, surveillance, and limited-scale raids. The MOS-producing school is the 12-week Basic Reconnaissance Course (BRC), preceded by the Recon Training and Assessment Program (RTAP).
Starting pay · 2026
What this job pays as a junior enlisted member.
Base pay is set by pay grade, not by job — every Marines 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).
| Grade | Rank | Monthly base pay | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | Private (Pvt) | $2,407 | after 4 months of service |
| E-2 | Private First Class (PFC) | $2,698 | under 2 years |
| E-3 | Lance Corporal (LCpl) | $2,837 | under 2 years |
| E-4 | Corporal (Cpl) | $3,142 | under 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 0321 candidates should check.
Which line score does 0321 require?
0321 requires GT of at least 105, per marines.com (Reconnaissance) (last verified 2026-06-02).
What are the MOS requirements for 0321 Reconnaissance Marine?
The Marines Reconnaissance Marine MOS (0321) requires a minimum AFQT of 50 and GT of at least 105, with initial training of about 12 weeks. Those are the ASVAB-based entry requirements; a recruiter confirms the full enlistment picture (medical, background, and current openings). Source: marines.com (Reconnaissance), last verified 2026-06-02.
How long is 0321 Reconnaissance Marine training?
0321 initial training runs about 12 weeks. Source: marines.com (Reconnaissance), last verified 2026-06-02.
Source: marines.com (Reconnaissance) · last verified 2026-06-02 · date retrieved 2026-06-02.
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Sources
- marines.com (Reconnaissance) · last verified 2026-06-02 · date retrieved 2026-06-02
- DFAS 2026 active-duty basic pay tables (3.8% raise, effective Jan 1 2026) · last verified 2026-05-23 · date retrieved 2026-05-23