Navy SEAL


..:: ASVAB Requirements ::..

Navy SEALs During the enlistment process you will be required to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).  Your scores on these tests determine the rates for which you are eligible.  You must score well enough to qualify for the SEAL program.

Your recruiter can arrange for you to take a pre-ASVAB test.  The pre-ASVAB will identify weaknesses in your performance and enable you to undertake remedial work, if necessary.  In addition, several books are available to help you prepare for the ASVAB test.  Check your high school or public library, or your local book store. Alternatively, use one of the popular web search engines and search on the following string: "armed services vocational aptitude battery."

The ASVAB is broken down into several categories.  To be eligible for BUD/S School, your minimum requirements are:

SEAL - GS+MC+EI=165 or VE+MK+MC+CS=220

Take this test seriously and study for it.  If you score lower, then those lower scores will stand, so study.  The ASVAB is a series of 10 mini tests maintained by the Department of Defense.  The ASVAB is made up of tests in the following subject areas:

  • Word Knowledge
  • Paragraph Comprehension
  • Mathematics Knowledge
  • Arithmetic Reasoning
  • General Science
  • Auto and Shop Information
  • Mechanical Comprehension
  • Electronics Information
  • Numerical Operations
  • Coding Speed

Upon completing the tests, you will receive a composite score as well as scores for each of the ten sections.  These scores are used to determine the position you are best qualified for.  If you have not enlisted yet you may retake the ASVAB several times. If you take the ASVAB and score high enough to enlist but not high enough to sign up under the SEAL Challenge Contract (see: waivers), study hard and plan to retake the ASVAB.  Inform your recruiter that you are serious about doing well on the ASVAB, so you will qualify for the SEAL Challenge Contract.  Download and read SEAL ASVAB Requirements for more information on requirements, qualifying scores, and application instructions.


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