Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist

Overview

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist Soldiers are the Army National Guard's preeminent tactical and technical explosives experts. They are warriors who are properly trained, equipped and integrated to attack, defeat and exploit unexploded ordnance, improvised explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialists are the culmination of the best tactical and technical training the Army National Guard and civilian academia can provide. They are prepared to perform missions in support of Army National Guard units worldwide, across all operational environments.

Job duties

• Research and identify ordnance
• Assist in the preparation and use of advanced robotics
• Explosively dispose of hazardous ordnance
• Prepare and maintain tools, equipment and vehicles

Training

Job training for an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist requires completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 36 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Advanced Individual Training: 7 weeks, 4 days at Fort Lee, VA, and 28 weeks, 3 days at Eglin AFB, FL Some of the skills you'll learn are: Basic electronics/electricity fundamentals Hazards and identification of United States and foreign munitions Demolition materials, procedures and operations Chemical and biological procedures and operations

Required ASVAB score

Skilled Technical (ST): 110 Learn more about the ASVAB .

Helpful skills

• Interest in algebra, chemistry, physics, geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Aptitude for planning and organizing
• Ability to work calmly under stress
• Ability to use computers effectively

Civilian career relevance

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with government agencies, civil law enforcement and private industries performing ordnance research and development. You might also consider a future as a bomb disposal expert, gunsmith or munitions handler.