Bomb Technicial (EOD)
Company: US Navy
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
A Career as a Navy EOD Tech
Americans live for fireworks on the 4th of July. The other 364 days
of the year, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians and
Officers are doing all they can to prevent them. Using advanced
tools like cutting-edge robotic technology and explosives
chemistry, this elite group performs missions that require immense
bravery-from jumping out of airplanes to blowing up underwater
mines. This job is no cake walk-you have to be smart, tough,
quick-thinking and cool under pressure.
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Enlisted Officer
Navy EOD: What to Expect
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
EOD Tech Career Information
Responsibilities
As an EOD Tech, you'll receive extensive training to perform
missions neutralizing explosive weapons in almost every
environment. Your duties may require you to:
Work Environment
Your missions will take you to every corner of the world. One
assignment may have you parachuting from 17,000 feet into enemy
territory, while the next may deliver you stealthily to a foreign
nation via an 11-foot RHIB boat. It all depends on which unit
you're supporting and the type of mission to be completed. Though
there will be administrative work, the majority of your time will
be spent in the field.
Training & Advancement
Upon completion of the initial 10-week training at Recruit Training
Command Great Lakes (known as boot camp), you'll begin a
specialized training program to prepare you for your career as an
EOD Tech.
EOD Preparatory Course (four weeks) - The Navy EOD training
pipeline starts with preparatory training in Great Lakes, IL.
Candidates work on swim stroke development, long-range swims and
physical conditioning. Candidates receive daily human performance
coaching on mental resiliency, strength training form, running,
swimming, calisthenics as well as proper rest, recovery and
nutrition. Classroom instruction includes introductions to small
boat operations, professional military education and risk
management.
EOD Assessment and Selection Course (four weeks) - After prep,
candidates will be challenged in a grueling training environment in
which they are constantly assessed on their comfort in the water,
physical fitness, academic ability, professionalism and peer
rankings. Classroom instruction includes topics such as risk
management, dive physics, diving medicine, small boat navigation
and Navy maintenance. Daily physical training and assessments are
centered around five advanced aquatic adaptability skills, ruck
runs, distance swims and the human performance test. At the end of
the course, candidates will participate in a formal selection
board. Here, instructors will select the best qualified and most
likely to successfully complete advanced training to graduate and
proceed to diver training.
Diver Training (seven weeks) - Next comes dive school at the Naval
Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC) in Panama City, FL.
Training covers basic concepts of scuba diving as well as dive
physics, physiology and basic dive medicine. Candidates also learn
about equipment such as the MK16 underwater rebreather and MK25
underwater rebreather.
EOD School (44 weeks) - After successfully completing dive school,
candidates transfer to Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School at
Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This training comes
in several sections, each section building upon the skills learned
from previous areas of training. Candidates will train in
demolition operations, rendering safe bombs, missiles, landmines,
defusing Improvise Explosive Devices (IEDs), protecting and
detecting against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
(CBRN) weapons and mastering skills needed to defeat underwater
ordnance such as sea mines and torpedoes.
Basic Parachute Training (three weeks) - After completing basic EOD
school, graduates attend basic airborne training ("jump school") at
Fort Benning, GA, where they qualify as a basic parachutist.
EOD Tactical Training (four weeks) - The final phase of training is
in San Diego, CA. It teaches helicopter insertion (fast-rope,
rappel, cast and special patrol insertion, and extraction rigging),
small arms/weapons training, small unit tactics (weapons,
self-defense, land navigation and patrolling) and tactical
communications (satellite and high frequency).
Upon successful completion of the EOD training pipeline, graduates
are assigned to EOD mobile units where they gain advanced
on-the-job training and experience as members of EOD platoons.
Advanced Training - EOD technicians may pursue advanced training
options to hone and specialize their skills. Some of these options
include:
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and
based on performance.
For those with further leadership aspirations and a college degree,
EOD Officer roles are available, providing the opportunity to lead
and train others.
Post-Service Opportunities
It's also important to note that the specialized training received,
and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to
valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related
fields.
Education Opportunities
Members of the Naval Special Operations community have any number
of unique opportunities to advance their education. Navy training
provides skills and knowledge in everything from the fundamentals
of explosive ordnance disposal to chemical and biological warfare,
military tactics, deep-sea diving, as well as other tactical
military procedures.
Beyond offering access to professional credentials and
certifications, Navy training in the NSW/NSO field can translate to
credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the
American Council on Education .
You may also continue your education through undergraduate degree
opportunities like the Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
and the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
Qualifications & Requirements
No college degree is required to apply for a position as an EOD
Technician. However, training is tough and ongoing, and a high
degree of difficulty should be expected. You can apply for the Navy
Warrior Challenge contract for EOD Technicians at any time during
your first enlistment.
Entry Requirements
EOD PST Minimum Standards
NOTE: Swim and run combined must be equal to or less than 21
minutes. Individually, the run or swim time cannot be more than
12:30
Additional requirements specific to Active Duty EOD Technician
candidates include:
You should be in excellent physical condition and possess good
swimming skills. The ability to perform detailed tasks in stressful
conditions is also essential.
NOTE: You should consult your physician or other health-care
professional before starting any exercise regime or other fitness
program to determine if it is right for your needs. This is
particularly true if you (or your family) have a history of
illnesses or ailments that can be exacerbated by a change in
physical activity. Do not start a fitness program if your physician
or health-care provider advises against it.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're
currently serving , whether you've served before or whether you've
never served before .
Part-Time Opportunities
There are no part-time jobs as a Navy Reserve Sailor in this role.
Go back to Careers to find other jobs that have a Reserve
component. You can also find out more about what life is like as a
Reserve Sailor in the Navy.
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