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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Apprentice
EOD technicians safely handle live explosives on a daily basis. The profession is varied in mission and scope. It is extremely satisfying but very demanding. EOD work begins in dangerous situations and ends in producing safe solutions. You apply classified techniques and special procedures to lessen or totally remove the hazards created by the presence of unexploded ordnance. You detect, identify, render safe, recover and dispose of United States and foreign explosives and ordnance that are unsafe. This includes conventional military ordnance; criminal and terrorist homemade items; and chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. Duties require you to work on the flight line during aircraft emergencies, on bombing ranges during range clearances, in munitions storage areas, accident areas and in any other area or climate where an explosive hazard exists. You maintain equipment, technical data and vehicles. There is paperwork and computer work to accomplish. EOD teams deploy in support of special operations and low-/medium-intensity conflicts. You also analyze unknown munitions and explosives for exploitation and use by the intelligence agencies. You provide protection to the President, Vice President and other dignitaries in support of the United States Secret Service (USSS). Some duties are dangerous, but you're trained and equipped to safely deal with the situations. Candidates must have determination and motivation to complete the school. Upon completing EOD school, you will become part of an elite group of highly trained technicians that have a proud heritage of protecting personnel and property from the effects of hazardous unexploded ordnance. PAY CHART
- CCAF Degrees:
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal
- Tech Schools:
- Lackland AFB, TX; Eglin AFB, FL
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