Branch comparison
Marines vs Navy.
Side-by-side ASVAB requirements, line-score systems, and job index. Every number is linked to its branch source.
Marines requires a minimum AFQT of 31; Navy requires 31. 4 vs 9 line-score composites. As of 2026-08-02, the table below puts the published values side by side, each cited to the actual branch site.
Min AFQT (tier 1)
Marines
31
Navy
31
Min AFQT (tier 2 / GED)
Marines
50
Navy
50
Line-score composites
Marines
4
Navy
9
Job index entries (sample)
Marines
8
Navy
7
Source
Marines
Navy
| Metric | Marines | Navy |
|---|---|---|
| Min AFQT (tier 1) | 31 | 31 |
| Min AFQT (tier 2 / GED) | 50 | 50 |
| Line-score composites | 4 | 9 |
| Job index entries (sample) | 8 | 7 |
| Source | www.marines.com/ | www.navy.com/ |
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Sources
- marines.com (Enlistment Requirements) · last verified 2026-07-02
- navy.com (Joining — ASVAB) · last verified 2026-05-08