Marine Corps MOS guide

5811 Military Police ASVAB score requirements

Score target and study focus for Marine Corps 5811.

5811
Marine Corps MOS score brief

Military Police

In demand
ASVAB line score targetGT 100+

Supports law enforcement, corrections, security, or force-protection duties. This MOS is in the Military Police & Corrections field; use the guide to connect its score target with the right ASVAB subjects.

ScoreGT 100+

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FitSecurity & Law Enforcement

Military Police can fit students who want a Marine Corps role in military police & corrections 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 military police duties in the Marine Corps military police & corrections field.
  • Follow unit procedures, equipment standards, reporting routines, and mission-readiness checks tied to the MOS.
5811 Marine Corps MOS FAQ

Common Military Police ASVAB questions

What ASVAB score do you need for Marine Corps 5811 Military Police?
GT 100+ 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 5811 Military Police do?
Supports law enforcement, corrections, security, or force-protection duties. This MOS is in the Military Police & Corrections field; use the guide to connect its score target with the right ASVAB subjects.
Which ASVAB sections should I study for 5811?
Start with the subjects behind GT 100+: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning, Mechanical Comprehension. If your AFQT is not stable yet, keep Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension in the plan too.
Is 5811 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: GT 100+. 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.