46S Public Affairs Specialist
Verified ASVAB line score requirement from the official Army specification. Public Affairs: Communication, media relations and public information.
GT ≥ 105
Initial award, Chapter 10c; score requirement verified in official Army PDF.
Verified
Source checked 2026-09-12
What this means
Official Army Chapter 10c PDF lists minimum GT 105; OPAT, training, clearance and other requirements remain separate.
The score listed above is the minimum line score threshold from the official Army MOS specification. Meeting this threshold does not guarantee enlistment — additional requirements such as OPAT physical testing, security clearance, medical screening, and training availability are evaluated separately by your recruiter. To see how GT 105 compares with the rest of the Army, read what counts as a good ASVAB score.
Which ASVAB subtests count toward 46S
46S is judged on one line score. The subtests listed below are the Army's nominal definition of each aptitude area from DA PAM 611-21, Military Occupational Classification and Structure, Table 10-1 (ASVAB aptitude area composites). The score actually printed on your report is computed on the 1997 scale as a weighted sum of seven standard scores (DMDC 2004, Table 2.7) and may give weight to subtests outside the nominal list; GT is the exception and equals AR + VE exactly. Use the line score on your report, or compute it from your standard scores.
VE (verbal: WK and PC) + AR
WK (Word Knowledge), PC (Paragraph Comprehension), AR (Arithmetic Reasoning).
If your score is below GT ≥ 105
Your ASVAB report lists every line score, so start by finding GT and noting the exact gap. A small gap in one composite is usually closed by improving the subtests that feed it, and each subtest counts toward several line scores at once.
Practice on this site: WK (Word Knowledge), PC (Paragraph Comprehension), AR (Arithmetic Reasoning). Start a WK, PC, AR practice set for 46S →
A retest is subject to Army retest rules and timing; ask your recruiter before planning around one. Practice results here are raw scores and never convert into an official line score.
Other Army jobs judged on GT (General Technical)
Because these MOS share the GT line score with 46S, the same subtests decide your standing for all of them. Jobs at or below 46S's threshold are fallback options; jobs above it are what a higher GT unlocks.
- 91P Artillery Mechanic — MM ≥ 99 or (MM ≥ 88 and GT ≥ 90)
- 91E Allied Trades Specialist — (GM ≥ 88 and GT ≥ 95) or GM ≥ 98
- 12Y Geospatial Engineer — ST ≥ 100 and GT ≥ 100
- 25D Cyber Network Defender — GT ≥ 105 and ST ≥ 105
- 25E Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager — GT ≥ 105 and EL ≥ 105
- 37F Psychological Operations Specialist — GT ≥ 105
- 12D Diver — GM ≥ 98 and (GT ≥ 107 or ST ≥ 106)
- 38B Civil Affairs Specialist — GT ≥ 107
- 12P Prime Power Production Specialist — ST ≥ 107 and EL ≥ 107 and GT ≥ 110
- 17C Cyber Operations Specialist — GT ≥ 110 and ST ≥ 112
- 31D Criminal Investigation Special Agent — GT ≥ 110
Next steps
- Check your scores against this and other Army jobs
- Practice WK, PC, AR, the subtests that feed the GT score
- Browse all Army jobs by career field
- Confirm the current requirement with your recruiter before relying on this information
Frequently asked questions
What ASVAB score do I need for 46S Public Affairs Specialist?
The verified score threshold recorded for this MOS is GT ≥ 105. Other requirements such as OPAT, clearance, and training are separate.
Which ASVAB subtests count toward the GT score for 46S?
GT (General Technical) is nominally VE (verbal: WK and PC) + AR. The reported score is a weighted sum of seven standard scores on the 1997 scale, so subtests outside that list can also count. Compare the line score printed on your ASVAB report against GT ≥ 105, or compute it from your standard scores with the calculator.
Is AFQT enough to qualify for 46S?
No. AFQT is used for general enlistment qualification. 46S uses specific Army line scores (GT ≥ 105), and the line-score rule shown here is the verified threshold. These are composite scores calculated from ASVAB subtests and are different from your AFQT percentile.
Where does this 46S score requirement come from?
The verified threshold is recorded from the official Army MOS specification document. Initial award, Chapter 10c; score requirement verified in official Army PDF. Source checked on 2026-09-12.