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217 th ORDNANCE COMPANY. EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL. EOD Mission. Responsible for identification, render safe, and disposal of hazardous unexploded conventional munitions, chemical munitions, and improvised devices in wartime and peace time.
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217th ORDNANCE COMPANY EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL
EOD Mission • Responsible for identification, render safe, and disposal of hazardous unexploded conventional munitions, chemical munitions, and improvised devices in wartime and peace time. • Provide assistance to civilian and federal authorities when requested. • Provide EOD support to the Dept of State, Dept of Defense, and Secret Service for Presidential, Vice Presidential, and other VIP support. • Present classes on ordnance recognition, bomb search, bomb threat and reporting procedures to military, civilian, and federal authorities.
Identification • Identification of ALL Ordnance and Improvised Devices
Render Safe • Render Safe of ALL Ordnance and Improvised Devices
Disposal • Disposal of ALL Ordnance and Improvised Devices
Exploitation • Exploitation of First Seen Ordnance
Very Important Persons • VIP Support For Department of State, Department of Defense, and Secret Service
Training • Provide Training To Military and Civilian Personnel On Ordnance and Bomb Search/Threat Procedures
CDR O-3 1SG E-8 Supply SGT E-5 Personnel SPC E-4 Mechanic E-4 Operations SGT E-7 Team Leader E-6 EOD SGT E-5 Signal SPC E-4 Section SGT E-7 Team LDR x2 E-6 EOD SGT x3 E-5 EOD SPC E-4 Section SGT E-7 Team LDR x2 E-6 EOD SGT x3 E-5 EOD SPC E-4 Unit Organization HQ DET OPERATIONS SECTION RESPONSE SECTION RESPONSE SECTION
Phase 1 Training Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 10 Weeks (Preparation Course) TDY enroute to Eglin AFB, Florida DC CIRCUITS EOD Familiarization ID of Munitions EOD Reconnaissance EOD Specific Tools & Equipment FTX
Phase 2 Training Eglin AFB, Florida 26 Weeks (Intensified Study) PCS Core I Division Air Ordnance Division Demolition Division Chem/Bio Ordnance Division Tools and Methods Division IED Division Core II Division Nuclear Weapons Division Ground Ordnance Division https://www.npdc.navy.mil/ceneoddive/eods/index.cfm?fa=courses.eodstraining
Additional Pay and Benefits • Demolition Pay • Enlistment Bonus (see a recruiter for updated bonus info) • Opportunities for additional training courses and TDY assignments.
EOD QUALIFICATIONS • Must be a SGT (with less than 1 year TIG) or below • GM 104 / 105 (depending on test date) • Must be eligible for Top-Secret clearance • MUST have normal color vision • CANNOT be allergic to explosives • Physical Profile of at least 111121 • Have at least 2 years Active Duty • MUST successfully complete interview process • Volunteer for the EOD program • Poses a valid drivers license
APPLICATIONPROCESS • Receive an EOD briefing • Receive an EOD interview and records review • MOPP & BOMB suit test • Sign an EOD volunteer statement • Initiate security clearance check • Initiate DA4187 requesting EOD • Conduct 90 days OJT when possible
217th OD CO EOD Readiness NCOContact Information E-Mail: bradley.r.merrill@us.army.mil Phone: (559) 453-6946 Cell: (559) 351-0887