Administered in the fall, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a series of tests developed by the Department of Defense and is used by the U.S. Army to determine whether you have the mental aptitude to enlist. The ASVAB also helps determine which Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) you qualify for. The ASVAB is required to enlist in the U.S. Army and is valid for two years. The ASVAB may be given in a computerized version at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) or in a paper version at various Military Entrance Test (MET) sites around the country or at high schools and colleges.
ASVAB TEST AREAS
- General Science – measures knowledge of life science, earth and space science, and physical science
- Arithmetic Reasoning – measures ability to solve basic arithmetic word problems
- Word Knowledge – measures ability to understand the meaning of words through synonyms
- Paragraph Comprehension – measures ability to obtain information from written material
- Mathematics Knowledge – measures knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications
- Electronics Information – measures knowledge of electrical current, circuits, devices, and electronic systems
- Auto and Shop Information – measures knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair, and wood and metal shop practices
- Mechanical Comprehension – measures knowledge of the principles of mechanical devices, structural support, and properties of materials
- Assembling Objects – measures ability with spatial relationships