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Marine Corps MOS guide
7236 Tactical Air Defense Controller ASVAB score requirements
Score target and study focus for Marine Corps 7236.
7236
Marine Corps MOS score brief
Tactical Air Defense Controller
ASVAB line score targetGT 105+
Supports fires, field artillery, air defense, air-support coordination, or air-control missions. This MOS is in the Air Control & Air Support field; use the guide to connect its score target with the right ASVAB subjects.
Tactical Air Defense Controller can fit students who want a Marine Corps role in air control & air support and are ready to verify current contract options with a recruiter.
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, arithmetic reasoning, mechanical comprehension 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 tactical air defense controller duties in the Marine Corps air control & air support field.
- Follow unit procedures, equipment standards, reporting routines, and mission-readiness checks tied to the MOS.
7236 Marine Corps MOS FAQ
Common Tactical Air Defense Controller ASVAB questions
What ASVAB score do you need for Marine Corps 7236 Tactical Air Defense Controller?
GT 105+ 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 7236 Tactical Air Defense Controller do?
Supports fires, field artillery, air defense, air-support coordination, or air-control missions. This MOS is in the Air Control & Air Support field; use the guide to connect its score target with the right ASVAB subjects.
Which ASVAB sections should I study for 7236?
Start with the subjects behind GT 105+: 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 7236 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 105+. 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.