Provide subject matter expertise sme support to navy eod for organizing, managing, and. Basic eod training 42 weeks, joint service eod school navscoeod, at eglin air force base, fl all military services attend this eod training program after military personnel have passed their branches basic advanced training programs within their services eod community. The explosive ordnance disposal badge is a military badge of the united states armed forces which recognizes those service members, qualified as explosive ordnance disposal eod technicians, who are specially trained to deal with the construction, deployment, disarmament, and disposal of high explosive munitions and may include other types of ordnance such as nuclear, biological and chemical. A united states navy diver refers to a member of the community of restricted line engineering duty officers, civil engineer corps cec officers, medical corps officers, and enlisted navy diver nd rating personnel in the united states navy who are qualified in underwater diving and salvage. Basic navy eod dive school 9 weeks of diving training in panama city fl where eod candidates will learn basic diving as well as advanced rebreather diving using the mk16.
Currently, i have found in myself that i want to pursue a career as a eod officer above anything else. Eod school is located at eglin afb on the florida panhandle. Navy divers serve with fleet diving detachments and in research and development. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Since indian head has provided dods eod units with information and technology, this is in keeping with the navy being assigned joint service.
Navy diver training diver preparation course 6 weeks physical conditioning, water proficiency, basic electrical and engineering 2nd class dive school 7 months dive physicsmedicine, recompression chamber, salvage operations, diving systems, mechanics and tools, cutting and welding. Navy eod is one of the best jobs in the military, in my opinion. Also, use your study time wisely, since the studying materials are not allowed out of the school house. Category ii is designed for potential students that have had a regular routine physical training program. This is accomplished through our quarterly publication, the disposaleer, email updates, support of the eod warrior foundation and the eod memorial, and the. Navy eod prep hi all, i am a civi waiting for my turn to go to boot camp and then head out to dive school for navy eod training. Jan 12, 2014 navy eod is one of the best jobs in the military, in my opinion. Im assuming your question refers to attrition rates in training only, not through the entire enlistment. Navy eod on the discovery channel if you cant get a hold of the program.
The goal for the category i student is to work up to sixteen miles per week of running. Must have a valid us drivers licenses and eligible for us passport. Mnp us navy navy jobs section 508 accessibility no fear act foia navy safety. Heres a short video that was filmed on and around ford island, hi while i was at scuba school during the summer of 2006. Navy eod seems like it would get me more of a movie style military experience explosions, difficult training, and guns, etc but thats just from what ive seen online, need some insight from veterans or any current eod as to what its like. The only people i know of that go to dive school on the officer side of things are eod seals and some submarine officers every sub needs one officer diver.
Overall, the training capabilities of wpnsta yorktown have proven to be a vital asset to our navy. Marine detachment, eglin afb naval school explosive. There is an unassailable prestige that come from being an explosive ordnance disposal eod member in the military. Vehicle registration and titles, drivers licenses and id cards. I like the idea of helpingprotecting people and being prepare for any situation. The eod officer training pipeline consists of over 24 months of highrisk training at naval diving and salvage training center ndstc in panama city, florida, naval schools explosive ordnance disposal na vscoleod in eglin air force base, fl, expeditionary combat skills school, gulfport, ms, airborne school, ft. Jan 12, 2011 heres a short video that was filmed on and around ford island, hi while i was at scuba school during the summer of 2006.
After a school, where basic job skills are taught, new seabees undergo combat training alongside other groundpounding sailors in a standardized expeditionary combat course. Navy eod works closely with the special operations command socom and are classified as navy special operations. Army explosive ordnance disposal eod specialist 89d. My question is, what exactly do eod officers do after completing all of there schooling following commissioning. Explosive ordnance disposal eod technicians locate, identify, render safe, and explosively dispose of foreign and domestic ordnance including conventional, chemical, biological, nuclear, underwater, and terroristtype devices, enabling access during military operations in support of carrier and expeditionary strike groups, mine countermeasures, naval special warfare, and army special forces. This may be the death knell to his military career, turning an otherwise remarkable military career into an infamous military career. The only people i know of that go to dive school on the officer side of things are eodseals and some submarine officers every sub needs one officer diver. Explosive ordnance disposal united states navy wikipedia. The navy eod is an elite team of sailors ready to do anything that is asked of them. Isis petty officer 1st class jeffrey thomas left stands alongside admiral bill moran, vice chief of naval operations. Provide a proportionate share of eodqualified and administrative personnel to naval school, explosive ordnance disposal navscoleod, to support basic individual eod training in accordance with ar 7514 and dodd 5160.
Some army rangers attend the special forces combat diver qualification course. Do a navy eod documentary like buds class 234 for this training. I attended the navy basic diving officers school in 1986 and the navy eod school in 1987. Mardet ft huachuca mardet lackland mardet goodfellow marine aviation training support group 23 officer candidates school school of infantry east school of infantry west the basic school. Nov 18, 2017 explosive ordnance disposal class a school consists of four phases. Tillotson may be an eod tech, but, he has very few friends left in the eod community, even in the navy. Eod navy diving and explosives ordnance disposal dismantle and render safe unexploded ordnance to include underwater mines, land mines, and ieds improvised explosive devices. Demolition division is the first training division at navscoleod.
Nds are the inwater operators and supervisors for the various mission areas mentioned previously as their primary day to day mission is that of inwater operator andor supervisor. Jul 23, 2018 this video commemorates the experiences of the 1850 scuba class and it serves to educate future military divers in order to better prepare them for their training. Swimming, bicycling and lifting weights will prepare you for some of these activities at eod school, but, only running can prepare your lower extremities for the majority of the physical demands you will be required to overcome. Eod school 320 days, naval school explosive ordnance. I maintained a personal log during this period and the following is a first hand account of what it was like. They are prepared to perform missions in support of army units worldwide and across all. Naval diving and salvage training center united states navy. Navy special operations eod and diver linkedin slideshare.
Naval school explosive ordnance disposal, eglin air force base, fl is a jointly staffed school army, navy, air force, marine corps under the authority of dodd 5160. The eod range is considered a training range for specialized training under eod, griffin said. Then to eglin air force base, florida for 38 weeks of basic eod training. Navy enlisted personnel that graduate from second class or first class dive school. Usually participants in sports or activities that require a high level of cardiovascular activity are in category ii. The navys explosive ordnance disposal community wants to shake up its.
Join the worlds most accomplished diving community and receive the most intense underwater training available in americas use your willpower, mental and physical training, and risk assessment to achieve the mission. I am currently a midshipman at a school in virginia, we will agree i am within 5 miles of nas norfolk. Naval school explosive ordnance disposal navscoleod. Explosive ordnance disposal technician eod navy cool. This training is comes in four sections, each teaching how to render safe or defuse specific types of ordnance. Combat instructor battalion training area access weapons training battalion. Prior to attending navscoleod, navy service members attend naval diving and salvage training center ndstc in panama city, fl for a 9 week eod diver course. The reason i say navy eod takes the cake, is because of the opportunities that are available to you as a tech. Marine detachment, eglin afb naval school explosive ordnance. Fort lee course just the start of training for armys. Overview of eod training naval school explosive ordnance disposal navscoleod is jointly staffed by navy, marine corps, army, and air force eod personnel, and has been tasked by congress to provide training to officers and enlisted personnel from the four branches of service, other government agency personnel, and select international.
Rendering safe explosives is only one part of the job. Af eod specializes in a wide variety of fields, ranging 9 total mission areas. Nov 20, 2019 new enlistees need only a high school diploma and receive all of their trade schooling in the navy in exchange for a fiveyear enlistment rather than the usual four. Fort lees eod training is seven and a half weeks long and students are evaluated in a variety of ways, including written tests, handson tests and at. Navy eod seems like it would get me more of a movie style military experience explosions, difficult training, and guns, etc but thats just from what ive seen online, need some insight from veterans or. This video commemorates the experiences of the 1850 scuba class and it serves to educate future military divers in order to better prepare them for their training. What is the most difficult program to complete, based on. Sep 23, 2017 navy eod tech receives silver star for actions vs. I was just wondering, since i still have a few months left on my hands, what can i study now that will help me later. Oct 20, 2006 the new site was created to conduct preparatory training for navy diver nd and explosive ordnance disposal eod personnel emerging from recruit training command rtc, great lakes. The next step in the navy eod training pipeline is the explosive ordnance disposal school located at eglin air force base in fort walton beach, florida. Nov 30, 2019 explosive ordnance disposal eod soldiers have a dangerous but critically important job in the army.
The navy eod will have an extra school compared to the other branches as they will focus on underwater explosives such as torpedoes, unexploded underwater ordnance, and underwater search techniques. Navy cool summary eodexplosive ordnance disposal technician. New enlistees need only a high school diploma and receive all of their trade schooling in the navy in exchange for a fiveyear enlistment rather than the usual four. Selection, training, and suitability for explosive. Eod candidates will attend nine weeks of dive school held at the naval diving and salvage. Pers416, the explosive ordnance disposal officer branch, is responsible for assignment and career progression of all eod officers from cw02 to cdr. Graduate of naval school explosive ordnance disposal navscoleod and. Explosive ordnance disposal eod soldiers have a dangerous but critically important job in the army. Provide support for complex multidivisional and sof enterprisewide training. The association was formed with the primary mission to foster fraternal relationships between former and active duty members of the u. If you pass at boot camp you are officially in the pre training community meaning you will get orders to either the navy eod andor diving school. Diver training 60 days, naval diving and salvage training center designed to provide qualified nondiving personnel with the basic training necessary to safely and effectively perform as a dive team memberdiver in scuba and mk16 uba in accordance with the u. Naval school explosive ordnance disposal navscoleod is. The new site was created to conduct preparatory training for navy diver nd and explosive ordnance disposal eod personnel emerging.
Navy explosive ordnance disposal eod and navy diver are two separate professions within the navy special operations community. Selection, training, and suitability for explosive ordnance. After the initial eod preparation course in great lakes, illinois that is 3 weeks long, sailors travel to panama city, florida for eight weeks of basic eod diver training. Eod school 42 weeks after successfully completing dive school, candidates transfer to naval explosive ordnance disposal school at eglin air force base in fort walton beach, fla.
Must meet the medical requirements listed in article 15107 of navmed p117 for explosive handler and explosive driver. This will consist of helicopter insertion fastrope, rappel, cast and special patrol insertion and extraction rigging, small armsweapons training, small unit tactics weapons, selfdefense, land navigation and patrolling and tactical communications satellite and high frequency. Eod school 320 days, naval school explosive ordnance disposal see enlisted training. Navys explosive ordnance disposal school until it moved to eglin, fl, in 1999, training thousands of eod technicians. After navscoleod, service members attend a 34 week course to earn jump wings at the armys ft. As of july 2008 qualified coast guard officers and enlisted petty officers are permitted to volunteer for navy seal training. My experience again may be a bit dated as my military service was from 0406 medical discharge cut my time short. Im answering this question based on being a former nuke turned naval flight officer turned naval aviator and my career of 21 years. Aug 25, 2015 the eod range is considered a training range for specialized training under eod, griffin said. Feb 05, 20 i am currently a midshipman at a school in virginia, we will agree i am within 5 miles of nas norfolk. Nws yorktown serves up ordnance and training for military. But all of these guys do other jobs first and diving isnt their primary job. Navy eod technician the quiet professional youtube.
Eod prep course at naval training center great lakes for two weeks, basic eod diver training at the naval diving and salvage training center in panama city, fl for 8 weeks, basic eod training at naval school explosive ordnance disposal at eglin afb, fl for 38 weeks, u. Nov, 2019 the navys explosive ordnance disposal community wants to shake up its. Navy eod diver training stew smith fitness training. My motivator i am working on getting an eod contract for the navy is a seal and he mentioned that eod techs can volunteer to be attached to a seal team and do the entire workup with them, but i would imagine that is a soughtafter attachment and that there would be a lot of competition. Force protection personal securityadvanced tactical driving. Pers416 is also the placement officer for all eod groups, eod mobile units, mobile diving and salvage units, and eod diving training commands.
Pers416 is also the placement officer for all eod groups, eod mobile units, mobile diving and salvage units, and eoddiving training commands. Pre training your job is to learn about the special operations communities as well start an extensive physical training program for 34 weeks after boot camp in great lakes. Sof eod trainer and advisor zero point, incorporated. Explosive ordnance disposal officers are the culmination of the best tactical and technical training the army and civilian academia can provide and lead organizations comprised of similar soldiers. Driver and mechanic us military 2nd class diver badge. The final phase of eod training is three weeks of eod tactical training in san diego, california. Explosive ordnance disposal eod technicians participate in dive school. Welcome to explosive ordnance disposal group ones official facebook page. I know this is way down the road, but i was just wondering how common this is. Eod students that have not been on a regular routine physical training program. Explosive ordnance disposal eod united states navy. Navy diver deep sea diving and salvage operations and training these skilled divers are specialists in recovering andor repairing navy ships and equipment.
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