CMF 12 Engineers: Army jobs by ASVAB score
Construction, demolition, bridging, diving and combat engineering support. This site lists 13 Engineers MOS entries, each verified against the official Army specification. Every threshold below is a line score minimum, not an AFQT percentile.
GM · ST · EL · GT · CO
5 aptitude areas across 13 jobs.
Engineers jobs ranked by ASVAB threshold
Ordered by the lowest score that satisfies each rule; for OR rules the easier path is used. Thresholds in different line scores are not directly comparable. Open any MOS for its subtests, gap guidance and alternatives.
| # | MOS | Job | ASVAB requirement | Line score | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12B | Combat Engineer | CO ≥ 82 | CO | 2026-09-11 |
| 2 | 12C | Bridge Crewmember | CO ≥ 82 | CO | 2026-09-12 |
| 3 | 12N | Horizontal Construction Engineer | GM ≥ 85 | GM | 2026-09-12 |
| 4 | 12K | Plumber | GM ≥ 88 | GM | 2026-11-12 |
| 5 | 12W | Carpentry and Masonry Specialist | GM ≥ 88 | GM | 2026-09-12 |
| 6 | 12G | Quarrying Specialist | GM ≥ 93 | GM | 2026-11-12 |
| 7 | 12H | Construction Engineering Supervisor | GM ≥ 93 | GM | 2026-11-12 |
| 8 | 12Q | Powerline Distribution Specialist | EL ≥ 93 | EL | 2026-11-12 |
| 9 | 12R | Interior Electrician | EL ≥ 93 | EL | 2026-09-12 |
| 10 | 12Y | Geospatial Engineer | ST ≥ 100 and GT ≥ 100 | ST, GT | 2026-09-12 |
| 11 | 12T | Technical Engineer | ST ≥ 101 | ST | 2026-09-12 |
| 12 | 12D | Diver | GM ≥ 98 and (GT ≥ 107 or ST ≥ 106) | GM, GT, ST | 2026-09-12 |
| 13 | 12P | Prime Power Production Specialist | ST ≥ 107 and EL ≥ 107 and GT ≥ 110 | ST, EL, GT | 2026-09-12 |
Rescinded in this field: 12M Firefighter (rescinded 2025-10). Kept as historical records; excluded from the table above and from the score checker.
Line scores behind Engineers jobs
The subtests shown 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 reported score is computed on the 1997 scale as a weighted sum of seven standard scores (DMDC 2004, Table 2.7), which can give weight to subtests outside the nominal list; GT is the exception and equals AR + VE exactly. Improving a subtest therefore raises several composites at once. The Army score guide explains each line score; use the line score on your report, or compute it from your standard scores.
GS + AS + MK + EI
Required by 6 of 13 verified Engineers jobs.
GS + VE (verbal: WK and PC) + MK + MC
Required by 4 of 13 verified Engineers jobs.
GS + AR + MK + EI
Required by 3 of 13 verified Engineers jobs.
VE (verbal: WK and PC) + AR
Required by 3 of 13 verified Engineers jobs.
AR + CS + AS + MC
Required by 2 of 13 verified Engineers jobs.
Preparing for a Engineers job
Practice on this site: GS (General Science), AS (Auto and Shop Information), MK (Mathematics Knowledge), EI (Electronics Information), WK (Word Knowledge), PC (Paragraph Comprehension), MC (Mechanical Comprehension), AR (Arithmetic Reasoning) feed the GM, ST, EL, GT, CO scores used in this field. Start a GS, AS, MK, EI, WK, PC, MC, AR practice set →
Practice scores are raw counts and never convert into an official line score. See where these thresholds fall among every Army line score range on the score chart, then enter the line scores from your ASVAB report in the score checker to compare against every verified job at once.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest ASVAB score for a Engineers job in the Army?
Among the 13 currently verified CMF 12 entries on this site, the lowest entry threshold is CO ≥ 82 for 12B Combat Engineer. The highest is ST ≥ 107 and EL ≥ 107 and GT ≥ 110 for 12P Prime Power Production Specialist. Each figure is a minimum line score, not an AFQT percentile.
Which ASVAB line scores do Engineers jobs use?
GM (General Maintenance, GS + AS + MK + EI) is required by 6 jobs; ST (Skilled Technical, GS + VE (verbal: WK and PC) + MK + MC) is required by 4 jobs; EL (Electronics, GS + AR + MK + EI) is required by 3 jobs; GT (General Technical, VE (verbal: WK and PC) + AR) is required by 3 jobs; CO (Combat, AR + CS + AS + MC) is required by 2 jobs. The line score on your ASVAB report is the number to compare.
Does meeting the ASVAB threshold guarantee a Engineers MOS?
No. The threshold is only the score condition from the Army MOS specification. Physical (OPAT), medical, security clearance, training-seat availability and component eligibility are decided separately by the Army and your recruiter.
Next steps
- Check your scores against every Engineers job and the rest of the Army catalog
- Read the Army score guide for what GM, ST, EL, GT, CO measures and the range of thresholds it must meet
- See what counts as a good score for enlistment versus for a specific field
- Browse every job by score range if your line score falls short of this field