EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD)
DESTROY DANGER
Mitigating the hazards of explosive materials and other weapons takes immense courage, precision, and skill. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) members undertake some of the Air Force's most dangerous missions in diverse and unforgiving locales worldwide. These brave Airmen work solo or in teams and employ special tools and vehicles to safely locate, identify, recover, disarm, and dispose of dangerous weapons that threaten people, property, and natural environments.
- 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
Career tasks
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
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TEST SCORE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum score of 54 on the Predictive Success Model* (PSM).
*Score is generated from raw ASVAB scores combined with TAPAS.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Height must be no less than 60 inches and no more than 78 inches.
- Successful completion of the EOD Initial Fitness Test (IFT) twice.
- Minimum score of 54 on Predictive Success Model (PSM).
- No record of emotional instability or treatment within the last 12 months
- Pass color vision evaluation
- Ability to recieve and maintain a "Top Secret" security clearance
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.
BUILD NERVES OF STEEL
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step 01 PRE-BASIC MILITARY TRAINING (BMT) DEVELOPMENT
Variable Timeline | 300+ locations worldwide
This is designed to physically and mentally prepare a candidate for the challenges associated with the Special Warfare and Combat Support pipelines. During development, you will be trained and mentored by current and former SW/CS Operators who will assess your fitness level frequently and provide feedback and custom training programs to help ensure ideal preparedness prior to BMT. -
02 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.LEARN MORE -
03 EOD PRELIMINARY COURSE (EOD PRELIM)
26 days/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. -
04 NAVAL SCHOOL, EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (NAVSCOLEOD)
143 days/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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01 PULL-UPS - 3 REPS
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02 SIT-UPS (2 MIN) - 48 REPS
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03 PUSH-UPS (2 MIN) – 40 REPS
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04 RUN 1.5 MILES IN LESS THAN 11:00
Tools of the trade
