Marine Corps MOS guide

1171 Water Support Technician ASVAB score requirements

Score target and study focus for Marine Corps 1171.

1171
Marine Corps MOS score brief

Water Support Technician

ASVAB line score targetMM 95+

Supports construction, utilities, engineer equipment, combat engineering, fuels, water, or CBRN defense. This MOS is in the Utilities field; use the guide to connect its score target with the right ASVAB subjects.

ScoreMM 95+

Watch MM first.

FitEngineering, Utilities & CBRN

Water Support Technician can fit students who want a Marine Corps role in utilities and are ready to verify current contract options with a recruiter.

TransferCivilian path

Technical, operations, logistics, security, aviation, public-service, or administrative paths depending on the MOS field.

Daily work

What you may do

  • Work on water support technician duties in the Marine Corps utilities field.
  • Follow unit procedures, equipment standards, reporting routines, and mission-readiness checks tied to the MOS.
1171 Marine Corps MOS FAQ

Common Water Support Technician ASVAB questions

What ASVAB score do you need for Marine Corps 1171 Water Support Technician?
MM 95+ is the planning target shown on this MeritMarch guide. Treat it as study guidance, not a contract promise, because Marine Corps MOS access, openings, waivers, medical qualification, and recruiter guidance can change.
What does a Marine Corps 1171 Water Support Technician do?
Supports construction, utilities, engineer equipment, combat engineering, fuels, water, or CBRN defense. This MOS is in the Utilities field; use the guide to connect its score target with the right ASVAB subjects.
Which ASVAB sections should I study for 1171?
Start with the subjects behind MM 95+: Arithmetic Reasoning, Mechanical Comprehension, Auto Information, Shop Information, Electronics Information. If your AFQT is not stable yet, keep Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension in the plan too.
Is 1171 guaranteed if I meet the score target?
No. ASVAB line scores are only part of Marine Corps MOS access. Current openings, contract options, medical standards, citizenship, security screening, waivers, and Marine Corps needs can all affect availability.
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Sources and official confirmation

Line-score target shown on this page: MM 95+. Current Marine Corps MOS access still depends on official policy, openings, medical qualification, background screening, waivers, citizenship, and recruiter guidance.

Sources reviewed May 9, 2026: Marines MOS fields, Marine Corps FY26 MOS Manual NAVMC 1200.1L, Marines general requirements, Operation Military Kids Marine Corps MOS ASVAB table.