Although all potential military recruits take the same ASVAB test, the way each service branch uses the scores on the test differs significantly. This article examines the Air Force ASVAB test and how your scores are evaluated for enlistment and job qualification. To start, the AFQT score (overall ASVAB score) necessary just to enlist in the Air Force is the second highest of all the military branches (second only to the Coast Guard). In addition, the Air Force rarely accepts applicants with a GED instead of a high school diploma - GED recruits make up less than 1% of each years recruit class. If you do score high enough on the Air Force ASVAB to enlist, your scores are then computed in four different "aptitude areas" called the MAGE (Mechanical, Administrative, General, and Electronics). Each aptitude area score is computed from your scores on the ASVAB subtests using the following formulas: Mechanical 2 x General Science (GS) + Mechanical Comprehension (MC) + Auto & Shop Information (AS) Administrative Numerical Operations (NO) + Coding Speed (CS) + Verbal Expression (VE) General Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) + Verbal Expression (VE) Electronics General Science (GS) + Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) + Mathematics Knowledge (MK) + Electronics Information (EI) You'll need a certain minimum on one or more of these aptitude areas in order to qualify for the Air Force job of your choice. If you should take the Air Force ASVAB test and not meet the minimum requirements for enlistment you can interview with the recruiting flight chief who can give approval for you to take a retest. Your first retest can happen thirty days after the initial test with subsequent retests every six months. If you qualify for enlistment but don't score highly enough on the MAGE to earn the job you want you can retest to try to raise your subtest scores subject to the same 30 days / 6 months requirements above.
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