CMF 18 Special Forces: Army jobs by ASVAB score
Special Forces weapons, engineering, medical and communications sergeants. This site lists 4 Special Forces MOS entries, each verified against the official Army specification. Every threshold below is a line score minimum, not an AFQT percentile.
GT · CO
2 aptitude areas across 4 jobs.
Special Forces jobs ranked by ASVAB threshold
Ordered by the lowest score that satisfies each rule; for OR rules the easier path is used. Thresholds in different line scores are not directly comparable. Open any MOS for its subtests, gap guidance and alternatives.
| # | MOS | Job | ASVAB requirement | Line score | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18B | Special Forces Weapons Sergeant | GT ≥ 110 and CO ≥ 100 | GT, CO | 2026-11-12 |
| 2 | 18C | Special Forces Engineer Sergeant | GT ≥ 110 and CO ≥ 100 | GT, CO | 2026-11-12 |
| 3 | 18D | Special Forces Medical Sergeant | GT ≥ 110 and CO ≥ 100 | GT, CO | 2026-11-12 |
| 4 | 18E | Special Forces Communications Sergeant | GT ≥ 110 and CO ≥ 100 | GT, CO | 2026-11-12 |
Line scores behind Special Forces jobs
The subtests shown 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 reported score is computed on the 1997 scale as a weighted sum of seven standard scores (DMDC 2004, Table 2.7), which can give weight to subtests outside the nominal list; GT is the exception and equals AR + VE exactly. Improving a subtest therefore raises several composites at once. The Army score guide explains each line score; use the line score on your report, or compute it from your standard scores.
VE (verbal: WK and PC) + AR
Required by 4 of 4 verified Special Forces jobs.
AR + CS + AS + MC
Required by 4 of 4 verified Special Forces jobs.
Preparing for a Special Forces job
Practice on this site: WK (Word Knowledge), PC (Paragraph Comprehension), AR (Arithmetic Reasoning), AS (Auto and Shop Information), MC (Mechanical Comprehension), MK (Mathematics Knowledge) feed the GT, CO scores used in this field. Start a WK, PC, AR, AS, MC, MK practice set →
Practice scores are raw counts and never convert into an official line score. See where these thresholds fall among every Army line score range on the score chart, then enter the line scores from your ASVAB report in the score checker to compare against every verified job at once.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest ASVAB score for a Special Forces job in the Army?
Among the 4 currently verified CMF 18 entries on this site, the lowest entry threshold is GT ≥ 110 and CO ≥ 100 for 18B Special Forces Weapons Sergeant. The highest is GT ≥ 110 and CO ≥ 100 for 18E Special Forces Communications Sergeant. Each figure is a minimum line score, not an AFQT percentile.
Which ASVAB line scores do Special Forces jobs use?
GT (General Technical, VE (verbal: WK and PC) + AR) is required by 4 jobs; CO (Combat, AR + CS + AS + MC) is required by 4 jobs. The line score on your ASVAB report is the number to compare.
Does meeting the ASVAB threshold guarantee a Special Forces MOS?
No. The threshold is only the score condition from the Army MOS specification. Physical (OPAT), medical, security clearance, training-seat availability and component eligibility are decided separately by the Army and your recruiter.
Next steps
- Check your scores against every Special Forces job and the rest of the Army catalog
- Read the Army score guide for what GT, CO measures and the range of thresholds it must meet
- See what counts as a good score for enlistment versus for a specific field
- Browse every job by score range if your line score falls short of this field