EOD - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician

	Explosive Ordnance Disposal	EOD
	Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians render safe all types of ordnance, both conventional and unconventional, improvised, chemical, biological, and nuclear. They perform underwater location, identification , render-safe and recovery (or disposal) of foreign and domestic ordnance. They conduct demolition of hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and retrograde explosives using detonation and burning techniques. They are also called upon to support military and civilian law enforcement agencies.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe and dispose of all forms of ordnance (conventional, nuclear, chemical and biological, military and improvised) both U.S. and foreign made. In addition to working closely with other military services, EOD technicians assist civilian law enforcement agencies in ordnance related Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection procedures.

Qualifying for EOD in the Delayed Entry Program is preferred and accounts for the majority of EOD candidates entering the training pipeline. Candidates may also volunteer for EOD during basic training at Recruit Training Center or at any time during their enlistment prior to their 31st birthday.

In-service recruiters (Dive Motivators) at RTC give presentations on the EOD rating, conduct the physical screening tests, and assist interested people with their applications.

EOD training is open to both male and female and is physically and mentally demanding. However, the individual who accepts the challenges is rewarded with specialized training, extra pay for diving, parachuting and demolition plus extraordinary duty assignments.

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Duties performed by EOD include:

• Perform render safe procedures on any type of ordnance involved in an accident/incident, or in an unsafe condition;
• Perform render safe procedures to improvised explosive devices;
• Conduct demolition of hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and retrograde explosives using detonation and burning techniques;
• Perform underwater location, identification, render safe and recovery (or disposal) of foreign and domestic ordnance;
• Perform parachute/helicopter insertion operations in support of missions;
• Train and maintain the Navy's marine mammals;
• Maintain EOD publications and tools;
• Instruct ships' personnel in ordnance handling procedures;
• Support military and civilian law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications and Interests

Personnel who volunteer for EOD must be in excellent physical condition. Comfort in the water beyond good swimming ability is a must. The ability to perform detailed mechanical tasks under stress and/or adverse conditions is important. EOD candidates must be able to work in small teams during extended periods. Other helpful attributes include imagination, resourcefulness, a good memory, knowledge of arithmetic and manual dexterity. EOD candidates must be U.S. citizens eligible for security clearance.

Working Environment

EOD technicians perform duties in a wide range of locations, such as at remote areas, aboard aircraft carriers, at ordnance-capable military stations and in all water conditions.
They are exposed to various climates and weather conditions.

Their missions take them to all environments, every climate, in every part of the world. Navy EOD Technicians have many assets available to arrive to their mission, from closed-circuit scuba and
surface-supplied diving rigs, to parachuting and insertion from
fixed and rotary aircraft, to small boats and tracked vehicles.
These highly individuals comprise approximately 0.2% of the Navy.
EOD Technicians operate on 5 to 12 person teams. Missions vary
widely and cover the entire world in every ocean and sea.

College credit awarded for:

Boot Camp 3 semester hours
EOD Dive Phase 6 semester hours
EOD Phase 1&2 9-semester hours
EOD (Basic) 15 semester hours

EOD - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Master

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Masters are responsible for eliminating hazards from ordnance, which jeopardize operations conducted in support of the national military strategy. They manage and administer certification and quality assurance programs on EOD and Diving systems and equipment to include RDT&E. They are responsible for all training and readiness assessments of the EOD and Diving forces. They plan, conduct and supervise all aspects and phases of EOD operations. They integrate EOD forces with joint/foreign military and other local/state/federal agencies. They assess manpower and resource requirements and conduct long-range mission planning in support of EOD operations.

EOD - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians eliminate hazards from ordnance that jeopardize operations conducted in support of national military strategy. Conduct and supervises most phases of EOD operations under the auspices of an EOD Master. Primary functional areas include detection, location, access, identification, render safe, recovery, field evaluation, and final disposal of explosive ordnance. Perform Diving, helicopter cast and rope, and parachute insertion.

Trained in advanced Tools, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) for front-line combat operations, the neutralization of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), team mobility, and incident site access. Assists EOD Master in the planning and execution of all EOD operations.

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Other Requirements

• Must be U.S. citizen
• Vision no worse than 20/200, correctable to 20/20
• Must have normal color perception
• Must meet physical requirements IAW MANMED and pass EOD physical screening test. See MILPERSMAN 1210-220.
• No history of drug abuse.
• Must be under age 31.

Must pass the following fitness test requirements (physical screening test):

500 yard swim in 14:00
10 minute rest
42 pushups in 2 minutes
2 minute rest
50 situps in 2 minutes
2 minute rest
6 pullups (no time limit)
10 minute rest
1.5 mile run in 12:45

Note: Candidates may also volunteer for EOD during basic training at Recruit Training Center, at "A" school, or at any time during their enlistment prior to their 31st birthday. In-service
recruiters (Dive Motivators) at RTC give presentations on the
Navy's diver programs, conduct the physical training screening
tests, and assist interested people with their applications. People
who enter the Navy in the nuclear, advanced electronics or other
five or six-year enlistment programs are not eligible for diver
programs. This course is physically and mentally demanding, but the
individual who accepts the challenges is rewarded with extra pay
for diving, parachuting and demolition plus extraordinary duty
assignments.

Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating

• First Sea Tour: 60 months
• First Shore Tour: 36 months
• Second Sea Tour: 60 months
• Second Shore Tour: 36 months
• Third Sea Tour: 48 months
• Third Shore Tour: 36 months
• Fourth Sea Tour: 48 months
• Forth Shore Tour: 36 months

Note: Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement.

EOD is a sea-intensive community. Manning conditions at sea may require the need to request sea tour extension or shore tour curtailments to ensure all sea duty billets are filled.

110211-N-DO222-020 CORONADO, Calif. Feb. 11, 2011) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus congratulates Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Gerardo Sosa after presenting him with the Silver Star medal at Naval Special Warfare Group 1. Sosa was awarded the medal for clearing 200 yards of a suspected mine field by hand during combat operations in Afghanistan while deployed with SEAL Team 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chris Morton/Received)

110210-N-YO394-002 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 10, 2011) Rear Adm. Michael Tillotson, left, commander of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command; Capt. Dale Fleck, commodore of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2; Cmdr. Christopher Merwin, commander of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 12 and Cmdr. Eric Bray salute during the national anthem at the beginning of the EODMU-12 change of command ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Paul D. Williams/Released)

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