15W Unmanned Aircraft Systems 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, 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 SC 102; 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 SC 102 compares with the rest of the Army, read what counts as a good ASVAB score.
Which ASVAB subtests count toward 15W
15W 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 + 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). Start a WK, PC, AR, AS, MC practice set for 15W →
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.
Aviation jobs ranked by ASVAB threshold
All 13 currently verified CMF 15 entries on this site, ordered by the lowest score that satisfies each rule. 15W sits at position 5: 4 jobs list a lower threshold and 8 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 | 15W | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator | SC ≥ 102 | 2026-09-12 |
| 6 | 15B | Aircraft Powerplant Repairer | MM ≥ 104 | 2026-09-12 |
| 7 | 15D | Aircraft Powertrain Repairer | MM ≥ 104 | 2026-09-12 |
| 8 | 15E | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer | EL ≥ 93 and 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 | 15T | UH-60 Helicopter Repairer | MM ≥ 104 | 2026-09-11 |
| 13 | 15U | CH-47 Helicopter Repairer | MM ≥ 104 | 2026-09-12 |
Other Army jobs judged on SC (Surveillance and Communications)
Because these MOS share the SC line score with 15W, the same subtests decide your standing for all of them. Jobs at or below 15W's threshold are fallback options; jobs above it are what a higher SC unlocks.
- 25U Signal Support Systems Specialist — EL ≥ 95 and SC ≥ 95
Next steps
- Check your scores against this and other Army jobs
- Practice WK, PC, AR, AS, MC, the subtests that feed the SC score
- Browse all Aviation jobs in CMF 15
- Confirm the current requirement with your recruiter before relying on this information
Frequently asked questions
What ASVAB score do I need for 15W Unmanned Aircraft Systems 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 15W?
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 15W?
No. AFQT is used for general enlistment qualification. 15W 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 15W?
Yes. Among the 13 currently verified CMF 15 entries on this site, 4 list a lower entry threshold than 15W and 8 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 15W 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.