U.S. Coast Guard Ratings and ASVAB Requirements

In the U.S. Coast Guard, jobs are known as “ratings,” similar to the Navy. Each rating has specific ASVAB score requirements, which help determine eligibility based on a recruit’s aptitude in various areas. The Coast Guard uses line scores derived from ASVAB subtest scores to match recruits with ratings that align with their skills and abilities.

Here is a comprehensive list of all U.S. Coast Guard ratings and their corresponding ASVAB requirements:

U.S. Coast Guard Ratings and ASVAB Requirements

1. Aviation Ratings

• AET – Avionics Electrical Technician
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR+MK+EI = 220 or AR+MK+EI+GS = 220
• AMT – Aviation Maintenance Technician
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR+MK+AS = 210
• AST – Aviation Survival Technician (Rescue Swimmer)
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR+MK+MC = 162

2. Boatswain’s Mate Ratings

• BM – Boatswain’s Mate
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR = 100

3. Communications Ratings

• IT – Information Systems Technician
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR+MK = 150

4. Damage Control Ratings

• DC – Damage Controlman
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR+MK+MC = 156

5. Electronics and Electrical Ratings

• EM – Electrician’s Mate
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR+MK+EI = 207
• ET – Electronics Technician
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR+MK+EI = 220 or AR+MK+EI+GS = 220

6. Engineering and Hull Ratings

• MK – Machinery Technician
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR+MK+AS = 205

7. Intelligence Ratings

• IS – Intelligence Specialist
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR = 105

8. Health Services Ratings

• HS – Health Services Technician
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+MK = 105

9. Public Affairs Ratings

• PA – Public Affairs Specialist
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR = 109

10. Storekeeper Ratings

• SK – Storekeeper
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR = 105

11. Food Services Ratings

• CS – Culinary Specialist
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR = 95

12. Maritime Law Enforcement Ratings

• ME – Maritime Enforcement Specialist
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR = 100

13. Operations Specialist Ratings

• OS – Operations Specialist
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR = 100

14. Diver Ratings

• DV – Diver
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+MC+AS = 140

15. Yeoman Ratings

• YN – Yeoman
  • ASVAB Requirements: VE+AR = 105

Conclusion

This comprehensive list of U.S. Coast Guard ratings and their corresponding ASVAB requirements provides potential recruits with a detailed overview of the job roles available and the scores needed to qualify.

Each rating requires specific line scores, which are combinations of ASVAB subtest scores reflecting the skills and aptitudes necessary for those roles.

Preparing effectively for the ASVAB can significantly improve your chances of qualifying for your desired Coast Guard rating.