Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician
Company: Navy
Location: White Plains
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
(h2(ABOUT(/h2((p(Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians
have expertise in the most conventional and unconventional
explosives to ensure the secure disposal of explosive weaponry.
They are on call to respond to any type of ordnance, and they
receive specialized training to handle chemical, biological and
nuclear weapons. They investigate and demolish natural and man-made
underwater obstructions, prepare coastal regions for amphibious
landings, and warn about potential threats at home and
abroad.(/p((p(Whether getting the job done in a bomb suit or by
utilizing state-of-the-art robotic technology, Navy EODs are
trained to use the most advanced tools of their kind in a role
that's vital to the safety of servicemembers and
civilians.(/p((hr/((h2(RESPONSIBILITIES(/h2((p(As a Navy EOD
Technician, you will have many far-ranging duties that can cast you
on missions across the world. Your duties may require you
to:(/p((li(Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics
and outdated explosives(/li((li(Work with cutting-edge technology
to remotely disable unsafe ordnance(/li((li(Perform parachute or
helicopter insertion operations(/li((li(Support law enforcement
agencies(/li((li(Clear waterways of mines in support of the
Fleet(/li((p(Your unique skills and knowledge will add to the
strengths of other Special Operations units, as well as your own.
As an EOD Technician, you may also:(/p((ol((li(Locate, identify,
neutralize, recover and dispose of various ordnances, such as sea
mines, torpedoes and depth charges(/li((li(Support other Special
Operations/Special Warfare units, such as Navy SEALs, Army Special
Forces and Marine Expeditionary Units(/li((li(Help the U.S. Secret
Service and the U.S. Department of State to protect the President,
Vice President and other officials and dignitaries(/li((li(Assist
with security at large international events, such as sporting
events or world summits(/li((/ol((hr/((h2(WORK
ENVIRONMENT(/h2((p(Your missions will take you to every corner of
the world. One assignment may have you parachuting from 17,000
feet, while the next may deliver you via an 11-meter Rigid Hull
Inflatable Boat (RHIB). It all depends on which unit you're
supporting and the type of mission to be completed, as well as the
required equipment weight of each team member, weather conditions
and other parameters.(/p((hr/((h2(TRAINING &
ADVANCEMENT(/h2((p(Becoming an EOD Technician is no easy process.
While the rigorous 51 weeks of training are both physically and
mentally grueling, you will be rewarded with unrivaled leadership
opportunities, first-rate compensation and respect.(/p((p(After two
months of recruit training in Great Lakes, Ill., your EOD training
will begin.(/p((p((b(EOD Prep Course of Instruction (3 weeks)(/b( -
The EOD training pipeline starts with preparatory training in Great
Lakes, Ill. Candidates work on swim stroke development, long-range
swims and physical conditioning.(/p((p((b(Diver Training (9
weeks)(/b( - Next comes dive school at the Naval Diving and Salvage
Training Center (NDSTC) in Panama City, Florida. 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.(/p((p((b(EOD School (42
weeks)(/b( - After successfully completing dive school, candidates
transfer to Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School at Eglin Air
Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. This training is comes in
four sections, each teaching how to render safe or defuse specific
types of ordnance.(/p((p((b(Air Ordnance Division(/b( - Focuses on
bombs and missiles(/p((p((b(Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)(/b(
- Includes "homemade bombs"(/p((p((b(Nuclear Ordnance Division(/b(
- Covers basic nuclear physics and radiation monitoring and
decontamination procedures(/p((p((b(Underwater Ordnance
Division(/b( - Emphasizes torpedoes and other underwater explosives
as well as underwater search techniques(/p((p((b(Basic Parachute
Training (3 weeks)(/b( - After completing basic EOD school,
graduates attend Basic Airborne Training ("jump school") at Fort
Benning, Ga., where they qualify as a basic
parachutist.(/p((p((b(EOD Tactical Training (3 weeks)(/b( - The
final phase of training is in San Diego, Calif. 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).(/p((p(Upon successful completion the EOD training
pipeline, graduates are assigned to EOD Mobile Units where they
gain advanced on-the-job training and experience as members of
Mobile Teams, Carrier Strike Group/Expeditionary Strike Group
Companies, Naval Special Warfare Companies and Marine Mammal
Companies.(/p((ol((li(Advanced Training - EOD technicians may
pursue a number of advanced training options to hone and specialize
their skills(/li((li(Helicopter insertion training(/li((li(Basic
parachute training and parachute water insertion
training(/li((li(Advanced Improvised Explosive Device Disposal
(AIEDD)(/li((li(Jumpmaster training(/li((li(Small unit
tactics(/li((li(Small Arms Instructor(/li((li(Language school
(Defense Language Institute)(/li((li(EOD Communications (tactical
radio communications)(/li((/ol((p(For those with further leadership
aspirations and a college degree, Officer roles are available -
providing the opportunity to lead and train others.(/p((p(Promotion
opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on
performance. It's also important to note that specialized training
received and work experience gained in the course of service can
lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in
related fields.(/p((hr/((h2(EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES(/h2((p(Members
of the Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations (NSW/NSO)
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
or a number of other tactical military procedures.(/p((p(Beyond
offering access to professional credentials and certifications,
Navy training in the EOD community 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
opportunities like:(/p((ol((li(Navy College Program and Tuition
Assistance(/li((li(Post-9/11 GI
Bill(/li((/ol((hr/((h2(QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS(/h2((p(Males
and females are eligible to apply to become enlisted Navy EOD
Technicians. No college degree is required, but a high degree of
difficulty and satisfaction is standard. Training is tough and
ongoing. You can apply for the Navy Challenge contract for EOD
Technicians at any time during your first enlistment.(/p((h3(Entry
Requirements(/h3((ol((li(Eyesight 20/200 bilateral correctable to
20/25 with no color blindness(/li((li(Minimum Armed Services
Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score AR+VE=109, MC=51 or
GS+MC+EI=169(/li((li(Be 30 years of age or younger(/li((li(Pass a
physical and separate medical examination required for divers
(approved by Diving Medical Officer)(/li((li(Must be a U.S. citizen
and eligible for security clearance(/li((/ol((p(The chart below
highlights the current minimum Navy Physical Screening Test (PST)
requirements for Navy Challenge Programs.(/p((h3(Additional
requirements specific to Active Duty EOD Technician candidates
include:(/h3((ol((li(36 months of obligated service upon completion
of training(/li((li(No non-judicial punishments or court martial
convictions during the 12 months prior to application(/li((li(Meet
medical standards as specified in the NAVMED P-117(/li((li(Meet
minimum performance standards(/li((li(Pass a hyperbaric pressure
tolerance test(/li((li(Be on board present command for 2
years(/li((li(Be screened by an EOD Officer or E-6 or above Master
EOD Technician(/li((li(Be recommended by your current Commanding
Officer(/li((/ol((p(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 medical illnesses or ailments that could be made worse
by a change in physical activity. Do not start a fitness program if
your physician or health-care provider advises against
it.(/p((p(General qualifications may vary depending upon whether
you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether
you've never served before.(/p(
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