2 formula options listed.
Navy rating guide
AC Air Traffic Controller ASVAB score requirements
Score target and study focus for Navy AC.
AC
Navy rating score brief
Air Traffic Controller
ASVAB score targetVE+AR+MK+MC 220+ or 1 more
Controls aircraft movement, radar traffic, communications, and flight safety.
Good fit if aircraft, flight operations, mechanical systems, or aviation safety sound motivating.
Aviation maintenance, airport operations, air traffic support, aircraft systems, and safety equipment roles.
Study first
Focus these areas
- Start with word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, arithmetic reasoning, math knowledge; those subjects show up directly in the listed Navy formula options.
- Keep AFQT fundamentals steady too: arithmetic reasoning, math knowledge, word knowledge, and paragraph comprehension.
Daily work
What you may do
- Support aircraft, flight operations, aviation maintenance, or aircrew readiness.
- Work around technical procedures, safety standards, equipment checks, and fast-moving teams.
AC Navy rating FAQ
Common Air Traffic Controller ASVAB questions
What ASVAB score do you need for Navy AC Air Traffic Controller?
VE+AR+MK+MC 220+ or PC+AR+MK 166+ is the planning target shown on this MeritMarch guide. Treat it as study guidance, not a contract promise, because Navy rating access, openings, waivers, medical qualification, and recruiter guidance can change.
What does a Navy AC Air Traffic Controller do?
Controls aircraft movement, radar traffic, communications, and flight safety.
Which ASVAB sections should I study for AC?
Start with the subjects behind the listed formula options: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Mechanical Comprehension. If your AFQT is not stable yet, keep Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension in the plan too.
Is AC guaranteed if I meet the score target?
No. ASVAB scores are only part of Navy rating access. Current openings, medical standards, citizenship, security screening, education rules, waivers, and Navy needs can all affect whether a rating is available.
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Sources and official confirmation
Formula target shown on this page: VE+AR+MK+MC 220+ or PC+AR+MK 166+. Current Navy rating access still depends on Navy policy, openings, medical qualification, background screening, waivers, citizenship, and recruiter guidance.
Sources reviewed May 9, 2026: Navy careers, Official ASVAB military-jobs composites, NavyCS rating ASVAB score table, NavyCS Nuclear Power Test reference.