Is my recruiter 'bs'ing me?

Diesirae27 · 12-06-2013, 01:32 PM

You are looking at the formula as a single phase equation. It's two phases. In order to get to take the NAPT the sum of your line scores VE+AR+MK+MC>235 or AR+MK+EI+GS>235 first. Then and only then do you get to consider VE+AR+MK+MC+NAPT=290 or AR+MK+EI+GS+NAPT=290.

I know your disappointment. I scored a 97% on the ASVAB and was exempt from having to take the NAPT. I can't get a top secret clearance so Nuke is a bridge too far to build. Similarly, I couldn't get close to any military intel. ratings which was by second choice.

If you want enough, have the patience and self discipline, you could let your ASVAB score expire. I believe it takes 2 years. In those two years, take some college courses to include trig, calculus and physics/chemistry. Mechanic knowledge mostly taught in vocational tech school indirectly.

Have you looked into NROTC?

12-06-2013, 01:32 PM	#6
Diesirae27 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 127 Rep Power: 0	You are looking at the formula as a single phase equation. It's two phases. In order to get to take the NAPT the sum of your line scores VE+AR+MK+MC>235 or AR+MK+EI+GS>235 first. Then and only then do you get to consider VE+AR+MK+MC+NAPT=290 or AR+MK+EI+GS+NAPT=290. I know your disappointment. I scored a 97% on the ASVAB and was exempt from having to take the NAPT. I can't get a top secret clearance so Nuke is a bridge too far to build. Similarly, I couldn't get close to any military intel. ratings which was by second choice. If you want enough, have the patience and self discipline, you could let your ASVAB score expire. I believe it takes 2 years. In those two years, take some college courses to include trig, calculus and physics/chemistry. Mechanic knowledge mostly taught in vocational tech school indirectly. Have you looked into NROTC?