Branch comparison
Army vs Marines.
Side-by-side ASVAB requirements, line-score systems, and job index. Every number is linked to its branch source.
Army requires a minimum AFQT of 31; Marines requires 32. 10 vs 4 line-score composites. As of 2026-06-23, the table below puts the published values side by side, each cited to the actual branch site.
Min AFQT (tier 1)
Army
31
Marines
32
Min AFQT (tier 2 / GED)
Army
50
Marines
50
Line-score composites
Army
10
Marines
4
Job index entries (sample)
Army
11
Marines
6
Source
Army
Marines
| Metric | Army | Marines |
|---|---|---|
| Min AFQT (tier 1) | 31 | 32 |
| Min AFQT (tier 2 / GED) | 50 | 50 |
| Line-score composites | 10 | 4 |
| Job index entries (sample) | 11 | 6 |
| Source | www.goarmy.com/ | www.marines.com/ |
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Sources
- goarmy.com (Getting started — ASVAB) · last verified 2026-05-08
- marines.com (About — ASVAB) · last verified 2026-05-08