Marine Corps MOS guide

0149 Substance Abuse Control Specialist ASVAB score requirements

Score target and study focus for Marine Corps 0149.

0149
Marine Corps MOS score brief

Substance Abuse Control Specialist

ASVAB line score targetCL 100+

Supports Marine Corps administration, finance, legal, media, public affairs, or command communication work. This MOS is in the Personnel & Administration field; use the guide to connect its score target with the right ASVAB subjects.

ScoreCL 100+

Watch CL first.

FitAdministration, Legal & Public Affairs

Substance Abuse Control Specialist can fit students who want a Marine Corps role in personnel & administration 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.

Study first

Focus these areas

  • Build word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, math knowledge before comparing this MOS against your score report.
  • Keep AFQT inputs stable while you raise the Marine Corps line-score areas tied to this role.
Daily work

What you may do

  • Work on substance abuse control specialist duties in the Marine Corps personnel & administration field.
  • Follow unit procedures, equipment standards, reporting routines, and mission-readiness checks tied to the MOS.
0149 Marine Corps MOS FAQ

Common Substance Abuse Control Specialist ASVAB questions

What ASVAB score do you need for Marine Corps 0149 Substance Abuse Control Specialist?
CL 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 0149 Substance Abuse Control Specialist do?
Supports Marine Corps administration, finance, legal, media, public affairs, or command communication work. This MOS is in the Personnel & Administration field; use the guide to connect its score target with the right ASVAB subjects.
Which ASVAB sections should I study for 0149?
Start with the subjects behind CL 100+: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Math Knowledge. If your AFQT is not stable yet, keep Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension in the plan too.
Is 0149 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: CL 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.