Navy rating guide

NC Navy Counselor ASVAB score requirements

Score target and study focus for Navy NC.

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Navy rating score brief

Navy Counselor

ASVAB score targetGS+MK+VE 156+

Advises sailors on career paths, retention, programs, and advancement planning.

ScoreGS+MK+VE 156+

One formula option listed.

FitAdministration & Support

Good fit if you like practical support work, structure, and clear day-to-day responsibility.

TransferCivilian path

Operations support, logistics, office administration, personnel services, retail management, and security support.

Study first

Focus these areas

  • Start with general science, math knowledge, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension; 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.
NC Navy rating FAQ

Common Navy Counselor ASVAB questions

What ASVAB score do you need for Navy NC Navy Counselor?
GS+MK+VE 156+ 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 NC Navy Counselor do?
Advises sailors on career paths, retention, programs, and advancement planning.
Which ASVAB sections should I study for NC?
Start with the subjects behind the listed formula options: General Science, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension. If your AFQT is not stable yet, keep Arithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge, Word Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension in the plan too.
Is NC 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: GS+MK+VE 156+. 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.