15C MQ-1 Operator
Verified ASVAB line score requirement from the official Army specification. Aviation: Aircraft repair, avionics, air traffic control and aviation operations.
SC ≥ 102
Initial award or reclassification, Chapter 10c.
Verified
Source checked 2026-11-12
What this means
The December 2025 snapshot carries no rescind marker for this MOS; MOS 15X lists 15C/E/M/W/X as predecessor specialties for senior reclassification. OPAT, clearance and training 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 SC 102 compares with the rest of the Army, read what counts as a good ASVAB score. Enlistment itself needs the Army's AFQT minimum, which most recent recruits clear by a wide margin (see the average ASVAB score).
Which ASVAB subtests count toward 15C
15C 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; the score chart shows where SC ≥ 102 sits among every Army line score range.
VE (verbal: WK and PC) + AR + AS + MC
WK (Word Knowledge), PC (Paragraph Comprehension), AR (Arithmetic Reasoning), AS (Auto and Shop Information), MC (Mechanical Comprehension).
If your score is below SC ≥ 102
Your ASVAB report lists every line score, so start by finding SC 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), AS (Auto and Shop Information), MC (Mechanical Comprehension), MK (Mathematics Knowledge). Start a WK, PC, AR, AS, MC, MK practice set for 15C →
A retest is subject to the official retest waiting periods; ask your recruiter before planning around one. Practice results here are raw scores and never convert into an official line score.
Aviation jobs ranked by ASVAB threshold
All 15 currently verified CMF 15 entries on this site, ordered by the lowest score that satisfies each rule. 15C sits at position 5: 4 jobs list a lower threshold and 9 list a higher one. Thresholds in different line scores are not directly comparable.
| # | MOS | Job | ASVAB requirement | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15P | Aviation Operations Specialist | ST ≥ 91 | 2026-09-12 |
| 2 | 15N | Avionic Mechanic | EL ≥ 93 | 2026-09-12 |
| 3 | 15R | AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer | MM ≥ 99 | 2026-09-12 |
| 4 | 15Q | Air Traffic Control Operator | ST ≥ 101 | 2026-09-12 |
| 5 | 15C | MQ-1 Operator | SC ≥ 102 | 2026-11-12 |
| 6 | 15X | Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) Specialist | EL ≥ 93 and MM ≥ 99 and SC ≥ 102 | 2026-11-12 |
| 7 | 15B | Aircraft Powerplant Repairer | MM ≥ 104 | 2026-09-12 |
| 8 | 15D | Aircraft Powertrain Repairer | MM ≥ 104 | 2026-09-12 |
| 9 | 15F | Aircraft Electrician | MM ≥ 104 | 2026-09-12 |
| 10 | 15G | Aircraft Structural Repairer | MM ≥ 104 | 2026-09-12 |
| 11 | 15H | Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer | MM ≥ 104 | 2026-09-12 |
| 12 | 15M | MQ-1 Repairer | EL ≥ 93 and MM ≥ 104 | 2026-11-12 |
| 13 | 15T | UH-60 Helicopter Repairer | MM ≥ 104 | 2026-09-11 |
| 14 | 15U | CH-47 Helicopter Repairer | MM ≥ 104 | 2026-09-12 |
| 15 | 15Y | AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer | EL ≥ 98 and MM ≥ 104 | 2026-11-12 |
Other Army jobs judged on SC (Surveillance and Communications)
Because these MOS share the SC line score with 15C, the same subtests decide your standing for all of them. Jobs at or below 15C's threshold are fallback options; jobs above it are what a higher SC unlocks.
- 25U Signal Support Systems Specialist — EL ≥ 95 and SC ≥ 95
- 15X Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) Specialist — EL ≥ 93 and MM ≥ 99 and SC ≥ 102
- 17E Electronic Warfare Specialist — SC ≥ 105 and ST ≥ 105 and EL ≥ 105
Next steps
- Check your scores against this and other Army jobs
- Practice WK, PC, AR, AS, MC, MK, the subtests that feed the SC score
- Browse all Aviation jobs in CMF 15
- Not tested yet? Read how the at-home PiCAT differs from the ASVAB before you book a session
- Confirm the current requirement with your recruiter before relying on this information
Frequently asked questions
What ASVAB score do I need for 15C MQ-1 Operator?
The verified score threshold recorded for this MOS is SC ≥ 102. Other requirements such as OPAT, clearance, and training are separate.
Which ASVAB subtests count toward the SC score for 15C?
SC (Surveillance and Communications) is nominally VE (verbal: WK and PC) + AR + AS + MC. 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 SC ≥ 102, or compute it from your standard scores with the calculator.
Is AFQT enough to qualify for 15C?
No. AFQT is used for general enlistment qualification. 15C uses specific Army line scores (SC ≥ 102), 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.
Are there Aviation jobs with a lower ASVAB threshold than 15C?
Yes. Among the 15 currently verified CMF 15 entries on this site, 4 list a lower entry threshold than 15C and 9 list a higher one. The ranked table on this page shows each requirement; a lower threshold in a different line score is not directly comparable to SC ≥ 102.
Where does this 15C score requirement come from?
The verified threshold is recorded from the official Army MOS specification document. Initial award or reclassification, Chapter 10c. Source checked on 2026-11-12.