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Three useful thresholds.
Floor — 31 to 36 depending on branch.
Meets the branch's tier-1 minimum. Lets you enlist if a job slot exists.
Competitive — 50+.
Qualifies for most enlistment incentives and a wide range of jobs.
Selective — 70+.
Competitive for Intel, Cyber, Linguist, Nuke, Pilot pipelines, and most special operations contracts.
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Per-branch floors at a glance.
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Now compute yours.
If you have four practice-test scores, the AFQT calculator will tell you exactly which branches you qualify for and how far above each floor you are.
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Common questions
Per-branch questions, answered.
What AFQT is good for the Army?
The Army floor is 31. Most candidates aim for 50+ to qualify for incentives and selective MOS like 35F (Intelligence Analyst) or 25B (IT Specialist), which often require ST 95–101.
What AFQT is good for the Navy?
The Navy floor is 31. Selective ratings like Nuke and Cyber Warfare Technician (formerly CTN) often require AFQT 50+ with high line-score composites.