Explosive Ordnance Disposal

3 weeks ago

Wichita, Kansas, United States US Navy Full time
About the Role

The US Navy is seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our team as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians. As an EOD Technician, you will be responsible for detecting and disposing of explosive ordnance in a variety of environments, including land, sea, and air.

Key Responsibilities
  • Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics, and outdated explosives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
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.

Training & Advancement

Upon completion of the initial 10-week training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, you'll begin a specialized training program to prepare you for your career as an EOD Technician. This training includes:

  • EOD Preparatory Course (four weeks)
  • EOD Assessment and Selection Course (four weeks)
  • Diver Training (seven weeks)
  • EOD School (44 weeks)
  • Basic Parachute Training (three weeks)
  • EOD Tactical Training (four weeks)
Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Eyesight 20/200 bilateral correctable to 20/25 with no color blindness
  • Minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score AR+VE=109, MC=51 or GS+MC+EI=169
  • 30 years of age or younger
  • Pass a physical and separate medical examination required for divers (approved by Diving Medical Officer)
  • U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance
Additional Requirements

Active Duty EOD Technician candidates must also meet the following requirements:

  • 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 Officer