One formula option listed.
Navy rating guide
MA Master-at-Arms ASVAB score requirements
Score target and study focus for Navy MA.
MA
Navy rating score brief
Master-at-Arms
ASVAB score targetAR+VE+MK+MC 192+
Performs law enforcement, security, force protection, and installation safety duties.
Good fit if you like practical support work, structure, and clear day-to-day responsibility.
Operations support, logistics, office administration, personnel services, retail management, and security support.
Study first
Focus these areas
- Start with arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, 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 sailors and command operations through records, services, supply, security, or counseling work.
- Use procedures, documentation, and team coordination to keep daily Navy operations moving.
MA Navy rating FAQ
Common Master-at-Arms ASVAB questions
What ASVAB score do you need for Navy MA Master-at-Arms?
AR+VE+MK+MC 192+ 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 MA Master-at-Arms do?
Performs law enforcement, security, force protection, and installation safety duties.
Which ASVAB sections should I study for MA?
Start with the subjects behind the listed formula options: Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, 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 MA 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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Formula target shown on this page: AR+VE+MK+MC 192+. 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.