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My son is a college graduate and is interested in the Coast Guard. He scored a 93 on the ASVAB and I am trying to understand what exactly that means. Can you help me? Also, he would like to apply to OCS. Given his ASVAB score is this a reasonable application to make? Thank you.
Hi Kathy, Sorry it took me so long to get back with you...Its been a busy week!
The ASVAB is a exam that is structured to find out what a person can do based off the previous education received. The highest score that you can get on this exam is a 99. Since your son has a 93, he is ASVAB qualified for all the jobs that the Air Force has in the career field bands.
Now to apply to OCS, he has to take the AFOQT. This is an exam that is structured for those who want to become an officer. It stands for Air Force Qualification Test. The minimum score is based off the minimum score of all the sections and usually requires an 80 percent or higher combined. If your son does not have the 4 year degree required, then he can enlist, get his degree from the CCAF or Community College of the Air Force and Tuition Assistance, which is 100%.
Your son has the education requirements to to enter any branch of the service. Depending on the other requirements, he should have no problem finding what he wants....
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
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Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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