Bomb Technical
Company: U.S. Navy
Location: Takoma Park
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be
between the ages of 18-34Americans live for fireworks on the Fourth
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 must
be smart, tough, quick-thinking, and cool under
pressure.RESPONSIBILITIESAs an EOD Tech, youll receive extensive
training to perform missions neutralizing explosive weapons in
almost every environment. Your duties may require you to:
Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and
outdated explosives.
Neutralize various ordnance, including sea mines, torpedoes or
depth charges.
Work with cutting-edge technology to remotely disable unsafe
ordnance.
Perform parachute or helicopter insertion operations.
Support law enforcement agencies.
Clear waterways of mines in support of our ships and
submarines.
Lend your skills and support to other military units or offices,
such as the U.S. Secret Service or the U.S. Department of
State.WORK ENVIRONMENTYour 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 youre supporting and the type of mission to
be completed. Though there will be administrative work, the
majority of your time will be spent out from behind a desk and in
the field.TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENTUpon completion of the initial
10-week training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes (known as
Boot Camp), youll begin a specialized training program to prepare
you for your career as an EOD Tech.EOD Preparatory Course (4 weeks)
The EOD training pipeline starts with training in Great Lakes, IL,
where candidates work on swim strokes 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 (4 weeks) After Prep,
candidates will be challenged in a grueling training environment.
EOD Assessment and Selection Course (4 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
where instructors will select the best qualified and most likely to
successfully complete advanced training to graduate and proceed to
diver training.
Diver Training (9 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 and MK25 underwater rebreather.EOD
School (56 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
(3 weeks) After completing basic EOD school, graduates attend Basic
Airborne Training (jump school) at Fort Benning, GA, where they
qualify as basic parachutists.EOD Tactical Training (3 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:
Parachute water insertion training
Military Freefall
Advanced Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (AIEDD)
WMD training
Jumpmaster training
Small unit tactics
Small arms instructor
Language school (Defense Language Institute)
EOD communications (tactical radio communications)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 OpportunitiesIts
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 OPPORTUNITIESMembers of
the Navy 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 or a number of 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 bachelors 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 AND REQUIREMENTSNo college degree
is required to apply for a position as an EOD Technician. However,
a high degree of difficulty should be expected. Training is tough
and ongoing. You can apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract
for EOD Technicians at any time during your first enlistment.Entry
Requirements
Eyesight 20/200 bilateral correctable to 20/25 with no
colorblindness
Minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score
AR+VE=109, MC=51 or GS+MC+EI=169
Be 30 years of age or younger
Pass a physical and separate medical examination required for
divers (approved by Diving Medical Officer)
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance
EOD PST Minimum Standards
Swim: Swim + Run Additional requirements specific to Active Duty
EOD Technician candidates include:
36 months of obligated service upon completion of training
No non-judicial punishments or court martial convictions during the
12 months prior to application
Meet medical standards as specified in the NAVMED P-117
Meet minimum performance standards
Pass a hyperbaric pressure tolerance test
Be on board present command for two years
Be screened by an EOD Officer or E-6 or above Master EOD
Technician
Be recommended by your current Commanding OfficerYou 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
healthcare professional before starting any exercise regimen 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 healthcare provider advises against it.General
qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently
serving, whether youve served before or whether youve never served
before.PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIESThere 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.Required
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