I want to do USMC Infantry. Is it bad that I made a 45 on the ASVAB?

PV2 J M — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:38:50 -0500

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jan 15 at 2018 8:50 AM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:50:26 -0500

I don't know for sure, but I think 45 is plenty high enough for Infantry. My best friend in Infantry OSUT (Army) had a 33, I recall. I don't imagine the requirements would be much different in the USMC.

Response by LCpl Michael Luna made Jan 15 at 2018 9:08 AM

LCpl Michael Luna — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:08:53 -0500

I was a marine 0311, making a grade at all is a good thing. Lots of idiots, both in charge and taking orders. Best thing to do is rise above your peers. So as your told, and stay in stellar shape. You'll do fine.

Response by Sgt Martin Hines made Jan 15 at 2018 9:37 AM

Sgt Martin Hines — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:37:31 -0500

No, you did well. 45 on the ASVAB test is more than enough to get an 03 MOS.

Response by GySgt Charles O'Connell made Jan 15 at 2018 11:10 AM

GySgt Charles O'Connell — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:10:56 -0500

First off, you join the Marine Corps to be a Marine, no matter what field you opt for. Secondly don't start off your service worrying about your ASVAB score. You want the 03 field, sign the papers, and do your best.

Response by GySgt Craig Averill made Jan 15 at 2018 11:18 AM

GySgt Craig Averill — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:18:35 -0500

Lower scores will guarantee you the infantry

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2018 1:22 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:22:40 -0500

PV2 J M I would not worry about the score. Your job now is to graduate from High School, and work on being in great physical shape. In Boot Camp, do the best that you can at all times. You will be challenged and it is up to you to meet these challenges. Life presents challenges and obstacles that we all need discipline and determination to overcome. In Boot Camp, having the right mental attitude is just as important as being in top physical shape.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2018 1:33 PM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:33:47 -0500

Short answer is no, your good. Just give your best and nothing less, be a sponge, and go chow to chow, day by day.

Response by SPC David Willis made Jan 15 at 2018 3:56 PM

SPC David Willis — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 15:56:32 -0500

Damn son your going into the corp! A 45 is good enough to get any job there! ;)
Jokes aside infantry and ASVAB are two words that will never be found in the same paragraph with each other I had people in my unit that had no business with a book in their hands and others that with the proper schooling I would trust my life on their operating table. Luckily 90% of infantry work is facing the right way while pulling a trigger so you should be alright :)

Response by SPC Dale Mullens made Jan 15 at 2018 4:48 PM

SPC Dale Mullens — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:48:02 -0500

Start a healthy diet with crayons.

Response by Cpl John Barker made Jan 15 at 2018 6:00 PM

Cpl John Barker — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:00:14 -0500

You can always retake the asvab, make sure you get 03xx on your contract. Do NOT let your recruiter talk you going to Paris Island without that on your contract, wait however long you need to for that to open up. Thats how you spend 4 years as a blue water specialist or some trash. Remember, if you're not 03 you're navy

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2018 6:25 PM

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:25:32 -0500

No. You can join the infantry with 32

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Jan 15 at 2018 7:48 PM

SGT Philip Roncari — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:48:48 -0500

You probably won't find it as an answer on any test but I found it to be the right answer to all of mine.....Don't Quit ,I did three years in the Infantry( Army) good luck Jordan

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jan 15 at 2018 7:50 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 19:50:27 -0500

A 45 isn't good. It will probably get you that infantry job though.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Jan 15 at 2018 8:12 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:12:35 -0500

PV2 J M best of luck to you. I hope you do enlist and spend time serving- it's the greatest adventure of your life.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Jan 15 at 2018 10:15 PM

SSgt Dan Montague — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 22:15:28 -0500

You will be fine. You in the DEP yet?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 15 at 2018 10:30 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 22:30:07 -0500

You'll fit in just fine...

Response by Sgt Tee Organ made Jan 16 at 2018 9:39 AM

Sgt Tee Organ — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:39:10 -0500

You can re-take it if you have time. Ask your recruiter about a class to boost your score. I did one in Parris Island after I finished my DI tour (mostly because my wife was teaching it) and my score improved from 95 to 117! You want to get a high enough score that they can fit you into more opportunities. Ground side units require a lot of brainwork so, many people think it doesn't but it definitely does. Talk to your recruiter though. You want to go into MEPS and be able to pick your job. If you go Open you won't be infantry. I found out the hard way. Also try and find out what's available when you get to MEPS. I wanted combat engineer but was told they had quotas to fill and the CE billets were full. Ended up in aviation but that was not all bad. Hell it's still the Marines, but find that out and preplan your routes so you can get what you want. Generally infantry billets are always available.

Response by SPC Kevin Pora made Jan 16 at 2018 5:22 PM

SPC Kevin Pora — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:22:23 -0500

It's not really a bad thing. Your recruiter can help you big time if it is.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jan 16 at 2018 10:04 PM

COL Charles Williams — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 22:04:42 -0500

That PV2 J M is a USMC recruiter question. Generally anything above around 31 will get you in door, but the MOS (jobs) all vary. You can find ASVAB scores to jobs online, many places, but only recruiters have the most current information. It changes regularly based on needs and targets.

Response by LCpl Jeff Moore made Jan 17 at 2018 12:28 PM

LCpl Jeff Moore — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:28:07 -0500

Go guarantee 03 if you want to be a 03. If you dont want to be a 03 study get a better score and pick your job

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jan 17 at 2018 5:04 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 17:04:27 -0500

0311 Rifleman GT=80
https://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/asvab/asvab-and-marine-corps-jobs.html

ASVAB and Marine Corps Jobs

Jobs in the Marine Corps are called "MOS" (short for Military Occupational Specialty). To find the MOSes you qualify for, the Marine Corps breaks down your ASVAB subtest scores into groups known as line scores. The ASVAB subtests are: General Science (GS); Arithmetic Reasoning (AR); Word Knowledge (WK); Paragraph Comprehension (PC); Numerical Operations (NO); Coding Speed (CS); Auto and Shop Information (AS); Mathematics Knowledge (MK);...

Response by Cpl Craig Gardiepy made Jan 19 at 2018 11:10 PM

Cpl Craig Gardiepy — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 23:10:37 -0500

Some of the most interesting and intelegent people I have ever know were in the Infantry along with some real rocks. We all came together as a solid unit. It takes all kinds. Everyone fills a role and if you're in a good unit all those personalities mesh. The strong help the weak realize their potential. It's pretty awesome. It's a family, sometimes you hate each other, but you come together when it matters. And it lasts forever.

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2018 5:43 PM

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 17:43:55 -0500

If you wanna be an 03 to go to combat then it’s not gonna happen. You’ll hear it all the time that “your time is coming” but it’s just to blow your head up. Don’t wanna discourage you from being an 03 but if that’s your reason you need to rethink. But yes a 45 is fine.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 21 at 2018 9:00 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 21 Jan 2018 21:00:07 -0500

Perfect

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2018 10:37 AM

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:37:00 -0500

All you need is a 32, but like Gunny was saying, don't worry about your score. We need bodies in the infantry. The only thing, is that you're contract will be considered 03 open. The only time you'll get a 100% 0311 contract is if you sign reserves.

Response by PO1 Tom Follis made Feb 16 at 2018 8:31 PM

PO1 Tom Follis — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:31:56 -0500

Trust me. With a score of 45, you’re just what the infantry is looking for

Response by SGT Aric Lier made Feb 16 at 2018 8:56 PM

SGT Aric Lier — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:56:14 -0500

do you like crayons?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 10 at 2018 10:32 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 10:32:32 -0500

Don't have to be smart to be cannon fodder! LOL.

Response by SGT Jamarl Jones made Mar 10 at 2018 11:56 AM

SGT Jamarl Jones — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 11:56:59 -0500

Irrelevant. What's your favorite flavor of crayon?

Response by Cpl Kyle Z made Mar 11 at 2018 11:48 AM

Cpl Kyle Z — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 11:48:26 -0400

It's enough for Infantry, but you have to be sure that's all you're going to want to do... with a score that low, odds are your GT (general technical) score isn't up high enough (minimal 110 GT score) is required if you had any dreams in your head whatsoever of eventually trying for Recon, Scout/Sniper, or MARSOC, you'll be setting yourself up for disappointment. If you know for sure that your absolutely fine with 4 years of a regular infantry unit, that score should just cut it... I would personally retake the ASVAB until you do much better on it so those job opportunities could be opened up to you...some of the best Marines I've known have been completely happy running an infantry team or squad (they absolutely have what it takes to do special operations but some just aren't interested in the path as a lot of it is Reconnaissance & Surveillance which takes a special Marine with a lot of patience because sometimes you're just laying around watching which is what R&S entails.... Other guys like myself eat that shit up and all the other craziness that comes with it ... it all depends on the person. But with that current score, none of that would even be an option as you wouldn't meet the required mandatory prerequisites to even try out for Recon, Scout/Snipers or MARSOC. It's your call, but I've been there n done it and you wanna leave yourself with as many options as you can afford yourself... as a Marine, you're always going to be looking to better yourself every single day so why settle with a shitty score... shoot for a better one and study and retake ur ASVAB... all it takes is some dedication of time which you'll be doing plenty of when you sign that line and uncle sam owns your ass for 4 years... Always strive to be the best that you can be, the best Marine that you can be, and the best human being that you can be... good luck

Response by PFC Aaron Cox made Mar 11 at 2018 7:52 PM

PFC Aaron Cox — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 19:52:52 -0400

Can't see why it would hurt you.