3 formula options listed.
Navy rating guide
CTR Cryptologic Technician Collection ASVAB score requirements
Score target and study focus for Navy CTR.
CTR
Navy rating score brief
Cryptologic Technician Collection
ASVAB score targetMK+PC 110+ or 2 more
Collects and reports signals intelligence for fleet and national missions.
Good fit if you want technical or intelligence work and can build disciplined study habits.
Cybersecurity, IT support, intelligence analysis, signals work, communications, and network operations.
Study first
Focus these areas
- Start with math knowledge, paragraph comprehension, arithmetic reasoning; 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 communications, intelligence, cyber, technical systems, or information operations.
- Use technical tools, reporting habits, and careful analysis to support Navy missions.
CTR Navy rating FAQ
Common Cryptologic Technician Collection ASVAB questions
What ASVAB score do you need for Navy CTR Cryptologic Technician Collection?
MK+PC 110+ or AR+PC 110+ or AR+MK+PC 164+ 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 CTR Cryptologic Technician Collection do?
Collects and reports signals intelligence for fleet and national missions.
Which ASVAB sections should I study for CTR?
Start with the subjects behind the listed formula options: Math Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning. If your AFQT is not stable yet, keep Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension in the plan too.
Is CTR 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: MK+PC 110+ or AR+PC 110+ or AR+MK+PC 164+. 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.


