ASVAB Taking The Exam

If you're serious about joining the military, then get serious about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is a multi-aptitude test which is given nationwide, and maintained by the Department of Defense.

How important is this test?
Your scores in four critical areas

Arithmetic Reasoning

Word Knowledge

Paragraph Comprehension

Mathematics Knowledge (see below)

These areas count towards your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score. The AFQT score determines whether you're qualified to enlist in the U.S. military. Your scores in the other areas of the ASVAB determine how qualified you are for certain military specialties. Score high, and your chances of getting the specialty/job you want increase.