EOD Tech

[kforbs126]

Originally Posted by blange94

I'm currently losing weight to make standards but I'm researching all the rates so I know what I'm walking into when I go to MEPS. EOD tech has caught my attention. But I cant seem to find what kind of security clearance it requires. Any one know? Thanks!

If you are losing weight just to make standards and aren't in top shape, I would worry about that more than the clearance. Most spec op guys are already in top shape for years before going into boot camp.

[Haasino]

Originally Posted by blange94

I dont have anything to hide, but I know some people that would screw me over if they got interviewed. Can I get DQ'ed for that?

Completely depends on what they have to say. Generally, investigators have an "ex-girlfriend clause" that prohibits them from reporting unsubstantiated testimony from only one source. So, if one person says you do all the meth in the world and train al Qaeda in your attic... but nobody else corroborates that, it's not factored against you.

Originally Posted by kforbs126

If you are losing weight just to make standards and aren't in top shape, I would worry about that more than the clearance. Most spec op guys are already in top shape for years before going into boot camp.

^ I'd agree with this... all NSW programs are extremely physically intense... I work with Aircrewmen who dropped from SO, SWCC, EOD, etc. and they're in very good shape... yet they weren't fit enough to make it through training.

[kforbs126]

Originally Posted by Haasino

Completely depends on what they have to say. Generally, investigators have an "ex-girlfriend clause" that prohibits them from reporting unsubstantiated testimony from only one source. So, if one person says you do all the meth in the world and train al Qaeda in your attic... but nobody else corroborates that, it's not factored against you.



^ I'd agree with this... all NSW programs are extremely physically intense... I work with Aircrewmen who dropped from SO, SWCC, EOD, etc. and they're in very good shape... yet they weren't fit enough to make it through training.

PT is a bitch, 4 to 5 mile runs 3 days a week. It's been an eye opener for me.

[blange94]

Originally Posted by kforbs126

PT is a bitch, 4 to 5 mile runs 3 days a week. It's been an eye opener for me.

Looks like I'll be choosing a different rate and volunteer a few years down the road. I can barely do a mile now, let alone severl. Thanks for the help guys.

[kforbs126]

Originally Posted by blange94

Looks like I'll be choosing a different rate and volunteer a few years down the road. I can barely do a mile now, let alone severl. Thanks for the help guys.

I'm not an EOD I'm just support at a spec ops command. This is typical for the support people. The Spec Op guys do way more than that.

[Atom_breaker]

Originally Posted by Haasino

Completely depends on what they have to say. Generally, investigators have an "ex-girlfriend clause" that prohibits them from reporting unsubstantiated testimony from only one source. So, if one person says you do all the meth in the world and train al Qaeda in your attic... but nobody else corroborates that, it's not factored against you.

That's a good thing.

[jt]

If you're losing weight just to meet the requirements, you have a lot of training ahead of you. EOD isn't as competitive as the SO/SB rates, but no one can just walk into it and get contracted. Plus, getting the contract is the easy part. Then you actually have to get ready for the training.