General Science(GS):
Life, earth, space, and physical sciences
ASVAB 101: Discover Where You’ll Thrive in the Guard
Every recruit takes it. It’s not a hurdle—it’s a tool to match you with the right path.
What is the ASVAB?
The ASVAB measures your knowledge in nine subjects and takes about 3½ hours to complete. Your results will indicate the careers in which you're most likely to succeed.
Get Ready for the ASVAB
Before you join the Army National Guard, you’ll need to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)—a standardized test required of every applicant. Don’t let it worry you—its purpose is to highlight your strengths so we can find your best fit and help you succeed.
The ASVAB is timed and takes about 3½ hours. Practicing in advance can help you feel more confident and reveal topics you might need to brush up on.
You’ll likely take it at your school, or a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).
Click here for a full ASVAB practice test.
Choose a subject below to sharpen your skills.
The test measures your knowledge in nine areas:
Arithmetic Reasoning(AS):
Ability to solve basic math and word problems
Word Knowledge(WK):
Ability to grasp the meaning of words through synonyms
Paragraph Comprehension(PC):
Ability to understand written material
Mathematics(MK):
Math concepts and applications
Electronics(EI):
Electrical current, circuits, devices, and electronic systems
Auto and Shop(AS):
Car maintenance and repair, and wood and metal shop
Mechanical(MC):
Principles of mechanical devices, structural support, properties of materials
Assembling Objects(AO):
Ability to determine how an object will look when its parts are put together