Army ASVAB Line Score Chart: GT, ST, CL & More

Army line scores combine ASVAB subject scores for different career areas. There are ten commonly reported Army composites, including General Technical (GT), Skilled Technical (ST), and Clerical (CL). Your AFQT percentile is a separate result used for the basic enlistment score requirement.

To check a job, match the letters beside its requirement to the same letters on your official score report. A strong GT cannot automatically substitute for a required ST, EL, or other composite.

Army Line Score Chart

The subject groups below follow the Army's current public ASVAB career-area guide, reviewed September 8, 2026. They show what to study, not an official score calculator.

Code	Career aptitude area	Contributing subject areas
CL	Clerical	VE, AR, MK
CO	Combat	VE, AS, MC
EL	Electronics	GS, AR, MK, EI
FA	Field Artillery	AR, MK, MC
GM	General Maintenance	GS, AS, MK, EI
GT	General Technical	VE, AR
MM	Mechanical Maintenance	AS, MC, EI
OF	Operators and Food	VE, AS, MC
SC	Surveillance and Communications	VE, AR, AS, MC
ST	Skilled Technical	GS, VE, MC, MK

Subject key: AR = Arithmetic Reasoning; AS = Auto & Shop Information; EI = Electronics Information; GS = General Science; MC = Mechanical Comprehension; MK = Mathematics Knowledge. VE (Verbal Expression) is derived from Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension.

The Army's classification guidance identifies the abbreviations and career areas. Older documents may list Numerical Operations (NO) or Coding Speed (CS) in some combinations. Use the current recruiting subject groups for preparation and your official report for the actual composite values; do not mix tables from different testing eras.

For a deeper explanation of one composite, read GT score: formula, meaning, and improvement.

AFQT, Subtest Scores, and Line Scores Are Different

Result	What it tells you	What to compare it with
AFQT percentile	Relative performance on the four AFQT subject areas	The Army's current enlistment score requirement
Individual subtest standard score	Performance in a subject such as AR or EI	Subject-level strengths and weaknesses
Army line score	A composite for a career aptitude area	The named composite requirement for one MOS or program

The official ASVAB score guide explains that subtest results are standard scores and AFQT is a percentile from 1 to 99. An Army GT or ST value is not an AFQT percentile and can be above 99.

You cannot determine all ten line scores from AFQT alone. Do not add practice percentages to create an official composite. If your copy of the report does not show the Army line-score section, ask your recruiter for those values.

For basic entry rules, including education credentials, use the Army ASVAB requirements guide. For AFQT categories, use the score chart.

Read a Sample Army Score Report

This is a fictional excerpt created to explain the fields:

Field	Example value	Interpretation
AFQT	62	Compare with the applicable enlistment rule
GT	110	General Technical composite; check programs that specifically name GT
ST	98	Skilled Technical composite; check jobs that specifically name ST
EL	105	Electronics composite; check jobs that specifically name EL

An AFQT 62 does not mean that every line score is 62. GT 110 also does not mean this applicant has ST 110.

Before using a cutoff list, check that it names the exact MOS and service component you intend to join. Read all prerequisites, including additional tests and non-score requirements.

Worked Example: Check Both ST and GT for 68W

The Army National Guard's official 68W Combat Medic Specialist page lists ST 101 and GT 107, reviewed October 23, 2026. This example uses that specific component's published page. Ask your recruiter to confirm complete current requirements for your component and application.

Consider this fictional applicant report:

Composite	Example result	Required score
GT	110	107
ST	98	101

The applicant meets the displayed GT requirement but misses the displayed ST requirement. Studying only to raise GT would leave the identified ST gap unaddressed.

The next question is which relevant skills need work. In the study map, ST highlights science, verbal skills, mechanical understanding, and mathematics. The applicant can examine practice performance in those areas, then select weak topics for review.

The three-point ST difference does not mean “answer three more questions correctly.” It is a composite-score gap. This comparison also establishes nothing about medical qualification, other prerequisites, or whether a position is open.

Turn a Line-Score Goal into a Study Plan

Start with the subjects behind the composite, then narrow the plan using actual practice errors.

If you need to work on…	Useful starting points
GT	Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension
ST	Verbal skills plus General Science, Mechanical Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge
EL	Electronics Information, science, arithmetic reasoning, and math knowledge
CL	Verbal skills, arithmetic reasoning, and math knowledge
CO, MM, or OF	Start with the listed mechanical and auto/shop subjects; include the other subjects shown for your specific composite

For example, an ST study session could include a reading passage, a pulley problem, and an algebra problem. Review whether each miss came from understanding the concept, reading the question, or doing the arithmetic. Use that review to choose the next session.

Take the free ASVAB diagnostic for an initial check of the four AFQT areas. It does not test every technical subject or issue an official Army line score. Follow it with the subject-specific guides that match your goal.

A Practical Two-Week Review Cycle

Days	Study task	Evidence to collect
1–2	Compare the target requirement with your report; try relevant practice	Two recurring weak topics
3–6	Alternate those topics with short reviews of earlier misses	Correct reasoning on fresh questions
7	Complete a mixed set and classify errors	Whether the original mistakes persist
8–12	Repair remaining gaps and add timing when appropriate	Accuracy and pacing tracked separately
13–14	Try unfamiliar questions and review the full error log	A concrete next study priority

If you need an official retest, discuss the retest policy and scheduling questions with your recruiter. A two-week study cycle does not make you eligible to test early.

Common Army Line-Score Questions

What is a good Army line score?

It depends on the composite and the exact job or program. A cutoff for GT cannot be applied to all ten composites. Record the current requirement for each job on your shortlist.

Does GT 110 qualify me for every Army job?

No. Jobs can require other composites and additional qualifications. GT is one score field. The GT guide explains why 110 appears in discussions of particular programs.

Can line scores be higher than 99?

Yes. The 1–99 limit belongs to the AFQT percentile. Army composites use their own reporting scales, so a line score of 110 is not “110 percent correct.”

Why do two Army score charts show different formulas?

Check the publication date, service, and test version. Historical tables can include retired subtests. A modern subject list also does not disclose every detail of score scaling. Your official report and the current Army classification rules are the references for actual qualification.

Will another branch use my Army line scores?

Other services have their own occupational composites. For example, the Air Force uses MAGE aptitude areas. Ask the receiving service to interpret your official ASVAB record.

Bring These Questions to Your Recruiter

1. Which current MOS code and service component am I checking?
2. Which line scores and additional tests does it require?
3. What are those exact values on my official score report?
4. Are there other prerequisites or current availability limits?
5. If I am considering a retest, which score record and testing rules will apply?

Use the military jobs guide to continue researching careers through official service directories.

Official References

• GoArmy: ASVAB and career aptitude areas
• Army classification guidance: aptitude-area abbreviations
• Army National Guard: 68W Combat Medic Specialist requirements
• GoArmy: Combat Medic Specialist, 68W
• Official ASVAB: Understanding Scores

EnlistiQ is an independent study resource. These examples are educational; they do not guarantee enlistment, a waiver, a job opening, or assignment.