Explosive Ordnance Disposal EOD

Explosive Ordnance Disposal EODExplosive Ordnance Disposal EODNavy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians render safe all schriftarts of ordnance, both conventional and unconventional. These ordinances can include improvised, chemical, biological, and nuclear materials. They perform underwater location, identification, render safe, and retitelseitey (or disposal) of foreign and domestic ordnance. EOD techs 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 mi litary services, EOD technicians occasionally assist civilian law enforcement agencies. Duties Performed Perform render safe procedures on any type of ordnance involved in an accident/incident, or an unsafe conditionPerform render safe procedures to improvised explosive devicesConduct demolition of hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and retrograde explosives using detonation and burning techniquesPerform underwater location, identification, render safe, and recovery (or disposal) of foreign and domestic ordnancePerform parachute/helicopter insertion operations in support of missionsTrain and maintain the Navys marine mammals Maintain EOD publications and toolsInstruct ships personnel in ordnance handling proceduresSupport 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 e xposed 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 intheir 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 highlytrained individuals comprise approximately 0.2% of the Navy. EOD Technicians operate on five- 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 weeksEOD Training Eglin AFB, Fla, 41 weeksASVAB Score Requirement ARVE109 and MC51 or GSMCEI169Security Clearance Requirement Secret Other Requirements Must be U.S. citizenVision no worse than 20/200, correctable to 20/20Must have a normal color perceptionMust meet physical requirements IAW MANMED and pass EOD physical screening test, see MILPERSMAN 1210-220No history of drug abuseMust be under age 31 Must pass the following fitness test requirements (physical screening test) 500-yard swim in 140010-minute rest42 pushups in 2 minutes2-minute rest50 situps in 2 minutes2-minute rest6 pull-ups (no time limit)10-minute rest1.5 mile run in 1245 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 Navys 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 ex traordinary duty assignments. Sub-Specialties Available for This Rating Navy Enlisted Classification Codes for EODCurrent Manning Levels for This Rating CREO Listing Note Advancement (promotion) opportunity and career progression are directly linked to a ratings manning level (i.e., personnel in undermanned ratings have greater promotion opportunity than those in overmanned ratings). Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating First Sea Tour 60 monthsFirst Shore Tour 36 monthsSecond Sea Tour 60 monthsSecond Shore Tour 36 monthsThird Sea Tour 48 monthsThird Shore Tour 36 monthsFourth Sea Tour 48 monthsForth 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. Much of the above information courte sy of the Navy Personnel Command.