Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialist walking with equipment
ENLISTED

EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD)

DESTROY DANGER

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Trained to detect, disarm and dispose of explosive threats in the most extreme environments, EOD technicians bravely serve as the Air Force’s bomb squad. Assigned to some of the most dangerous missions, they perform tactically harrowing and technically demanding tasks in diverse environments worldwide. Some of the best and bravest Airmen, they do what needs to be done to keep others safe and guarantee mission success, no matter the cost.

  • Handle explosives daily.
  • Detect, identify, recover, disarm and dispose of unsafe explosives and ordnance
  • Conduct nuclear weapon response
  • Analyze unknown munitions and explosives for intelligence agencies
  • Protect the president, vice president and other dignitaries.
  • Maintain equipment, technical data and vehicles

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

  • MINIMUM EDUCATION

    High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED

  • ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

    General; Mechanical

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    • Height must be no less than 62 inches and no more than 80 inches.

    • Successful completion of the EOD Physical Ability and Stamina Test

    • Minimum score of 30 on EOD selection model

    • Normal depth perception

    • No record of claustrophobia

    • No record of emotional instability

    • Physical qualification and maintenance of personal physical standards

    • Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training (BMT)

    • Ability to receive and maintain a “Top Secret” security clearance

    • Must be between the ages of 17 and 39.

JOIN THE FIGHT

RECEIVE A $20,000 ENLISTMENT BONUS

If you’re ready to be challenged like never before by joining an elite team of Airmen, you can receive a $20,000 enlistment bonus. Bonuses are earned upon completion of the EOD training pipeline and a six-year enlistment contract.

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BUILD NERVES OF STEEL

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  1. 01

    BASIC MILITARY TRAINING (BMT)

    7.5 weeks | Lackland AFB, TX

    The first step to becoming an Airman happens in BMT, where trainees learn military structure, the core values of the U.S. Air Force and how to prepare both mentally and physically for life as an Airman.
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  2. 02

    EOD PRELIMINARY COURSE (EOD PRELIM)

    Six weeks/Sheppard AFB, TX

    To prove they have what it takes, Airmen must undergo intense strength and conditioning training. They’ll also receive instruction and assessment on their ability to operate under pressure while conducting explosive operations. 

  3. 03

    NAVAL SCHOOL, EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (NAVSCOLEOD)

    Eight months/Eglin AFB, FL

    At this joint service schoolhouse, Airmen will train side by side with Army, Navy and Marine Corps candidates on subjects ranging from explosive tools and techniques to nuclear weapon response operations to build the skills needed to handle the most extreme situations.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

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  1. 01

    PULL-UPS - 3 REPS

  2. 02

    SIT-UPS (2 MIN) - 48 REPS

  3. 03

    PUSH-UPS (2 MIN) – 40 REPS

  4. 04

    RUN 1.5 MILES IN LESS THAN 11:00

Tools of the trade

EOD technicians rely on highly sophisticated tools to complete their inherently dangerous missions.

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