AFQT

Armed Forces Qualification Test

AFQT = Arithmetic Reasoning + Mathematics Knowledge + 2 × Verbal Expression (Word Knowledge + Paragraph Comprehension), reported as a 1–99 percentile. Branch minimums: Army 31, Marines 32, Navy 35, Air Force / Space Force 36, Coast Guard 40 (50 with GED for most branches). A higher AFQT score expands your job options and may qualify you for enlistment bonuses.