15W Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator
Historical ASVAB line score record; the Army rescinded this MOS in 2026-10. Aviation: Aircraft repair, avionics, air traffic control and aviation operations.
SC ≥ 102
Initial award; MOS rescinded October 2026.
Rescinded
Rescinded 2026-10 · source checked 2026-11-12
Rescinded: The Army no longer awards this MOS. The rule below is kept as a historical record and is excluded from the catalog and the score checker. Ask your recruiter which current MOS replaced it.
What this means
The official Army Chapter 10c PDF marks MOS 15W rescinded 202610. The historical SC 102 threshold is retained for reference and excluded from current matching. Chapter 10c also adds MOS 15X (TUAS Specialist), effective 202610, which covers both operating and repairing tactical UAS.
This historical rule is retained for auditability and is not a current qualification threshold. 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; 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 15W →
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. 15W is rescinded and is not ranked. 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 |
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 15W Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator?
A historical SC ≥ 102 rule appears in the source, but MOS 15W was rescinded 2026-10; this record cannot provide a current qualification conclusion.
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), though the historical rule shown here is rescinded. These are composite scores calculated from ASVAB subtests and are different from your AFQT percentile.
Where does this 15W score requirement come from?
The historical rule is retained for auditability; the MOS is rescinded 2026-10, so it cannot provide a current qualification conclusion.