What Is the ASVAB Test?

ASVAB - Basics

This test covers four main areas where are Word Knowledge, Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension. These count towards the AFQT or Armed Forces Qualifying Test. Your scores in the ASVAB determine how well you qualify for certain occupational specialties and bonuses in the military. If you get a high score this improves the chances you'll get the job and bonuses that you want. You'll need to study hard to get the most out of the test.

How the Air Force uses the ASVAB

This test is used by the Air Force for a couple of main reasons:

To see your aptitude for certain Air Force jobs

To see if you'll make it through various Air Force training programs such as basic training. The MEPS or United States Military Entrance Processing Command will administer your test and then it will be determined if you qualify for enlistment in the United States Air Force. This test will also determine what types of Air Force jobs you're capable of doing. The test is an important first step in your military career. If you have already taken this test in school you won't be required to take it again but you'll need to inform your administrator. The better your scores the more opportunities you'll have in the air force.

Qualification Areas

G - General -Verbal Expression (WK plus PC) and Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)
M - Mechanical - Mechanical Comprehension (MC), General Science (GS) and 2 times Auto & Shop Information (AS)
A - Administrative - Numerical Operations * (NO), Coding Speed * (CS), and Verbal Expression (WK plus PC)
E - Electrical - Arithmetic Reasoning (AR), Mathematics Knowledge (MK), Electronics Information (EI), and General Science (GS)

Scores

There are various scores for the general, mechanical, administrative, and electrical areas of the ASVAB. You can find a list of all the various scores as there are many different scores. Each area has many different job opportunities that you can qualify for depending upon your scores. So for example you may have better score sin administrative then electrical and would be more suited to an office job. If you scored high on electrical then you might be a perfect match to work on aircraft. These tests are designed to help you find placement in the right areas of the Air Force that you can excel in. These tests are needed due to the wide number of jobs available within the AF. There's more to it than the specialized skill of flying a plane there are thousands of other jobs you can do that are equally important.

ASVAB is Designed to Place You

Understand that the ASVAB is a very important tats and one that can help you decide on your career choice in the military. This test will help you and the recruiters decide the best areas of the Air Force where you could make a suitable contribution so don't take these tests lightly.