As an EOD Tech, you’ll receive extensive training to perform missions neutralizing explosive weapons in almost every environment. Your duties may require you to:

• Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics and outdated explosives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

• 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, such as the U.S. Secret Service or the U.S. Department of State

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. Though there will be administrative work, the majority of your time will be spent in the field.

Upon completion of the initial 10-week training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes (known as boot camp), you’ll begin a specialized training program to prepare you for your career as an EOD Tech.

The Navy EOD training pipeline starts with preparatory training in Great Lakes, IL.

Training consists of:

• 66 sessions of initial training that includes Diver Training, EOD School Parachute Jump School and EOD Tactical Training

• 6 months of pre-deployment training and intensive specialized training

Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.

For those with further leadership aspirations and a college degree, EOD Officer roles are available, providing the opportunity to lead and train others.