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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe and dispose of all forms of ordnance (conventional, nuclear, chemical, biological, military, and improvised) both U.S. and foreign made. Parachute or Helicopter insertion and deep-sea diving capabilities are sometimes necessary to perform this mission. In addition to working closely with other military services, EOD technicians occasionally assist civillian law enforcement agencies.
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians (EOD's) 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.
Parachute or Helicopter Insertion and Deep-sea diving capabilities are
sometimes necessary to perform this mission. In addition to working
closely with other military services, EOD technicians occasionally assist
civilian law enforcement agencies.
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.
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.
A-School (Job School) Information
Basic EOD Diver Training - Panama City, Fla, 13 weeks
EOD Training - Eglin AFB, Fla., 41 weeks
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.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians locate, identify, render safe and dispose of all forms of ordnance (conventional, nuclear, chemical, biological, military, and improvised) both U.S. and foreign made. Parachute or Helicopter insertion and deep-sea diving capabilities are sometimes necessary to perform this mission. In addition to working closely with other military services, EOD technicians occasionally assist civillian law enforcement agencies.
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians (EOD's) 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.
Parachute or Helicopter Insertion and Deep-sea diving capabilities are
sometimes necessary to perform this mission. In addition to working
closely with other military services, EOD technicians occasionally assist
civilian law enforcement agencies.
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.
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.
A-School (Job School) Information
Basic EOD Diver Training - Panama City, Fla, 13 weeks
EOD Training - Eglin AFB, Fla., 41 weeks
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.