Who can I contact to learn more about EOD?
For contact information click here

Can I switch to EOD from another Navy specialty? If so, how?
Yes, EOD is open to all ratings. You must meet all requirements listed here. Meet with your Command Career Counselor, review MILPERSMAN 1220/100, pass the PT test and interview, pass the dive physical, pass the pressure test and submit a 'Personal Action Request' (Form 1306/7) to EOD assignments. Ensure it includes a date that your Commanding Officer is willing to release you, if prior to your PRD.

What does a screening package consist of?
A screening package consists of the following: NAVPERS 1306/7 'Personal Action Request,' copy of your ASVAB scores, report of applicant screening (from an EOD Officer or E-6 and above Master EOD Tech), previous 3 years performance evaluation, pressure test results, medical screening questionnaire (exhibit 8), and dive physical (SF88 and SF93, or DD2808 and DD2807-1).

What does the training pipe-line consist of?
To view the training pipeline click here

What can I do to physically prepare for training?
Training mostly consists of high endurance physical activities that include running, swimming and calisthenics. Concentrate your conditioning efforts on these areas. To view a recommended workout routine click here

What waivers can I receive or not receive?
Waivers are given on a case-by-case basis using the whole person concept. Waiver can be given for age and ASVAB scores. Based upon availability of a recompression chamber (used for the pressure test) or an EOD Officer / E-6 and above Master EOD Tech these requirements may be waived with prior arrangement with the contact person for this website.

What is a typical day for an EOD Tech?
An EOD Tech's job is extremely diverse and requires skills in a broad range of activities. In order to remain proficient in these skills an EOD Tech must continually train and refine himself/herself and his/her teammates, so when called upon to perform a mission, everything is second nature and ensures mission success and team safety. With that said, in a typical week, an EOD Tech could realistically do all of the following: free-falling from 12,000 feet, exploding Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on the demolition range, attaching a satchel charge to a mine shape in 65 feet of water, sliding down a fast-rope attached to an SH-60 helicopter with weapons and full combat equipment, and donning a suit and tie after clearing the President's hotel suite of any potential hazards prior to his arrival.

Where are the primary duty stations for an EOD Tech?
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