EOD Specialists perform duties locating, identifying, rendering safe and disposing of foreign and domestic conventional, biological, chemical, or nuclear ordnance and IEDs; WMDs and large vehicle bombs; they conduct intelligence gathering operations on first seen ordnance and IEDs, and support very important persons (VIP) missions for the U.S. Secret Service, State Department and other Federal agencies.
89D1O - Skill Level One
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist: Locates, identifies, renders safe and disposes of foreign and domestic conventional, biological, chemical, or nuclear ordnance and improved explosive devices (IED); weapons of mass destruction and large vehicle bombs; conducts intelligence gathering operations of first seen foreign ordnance; supports VIP missions for the U.S. Secret Service, State Department and other Federal agencies. Duties for MOS 89D at each level of skill are: Researches and identifies ordnance using EOD technical publications. Detects the presence of and identifies chemical agents. Prepares and maintains EOD tools, equipment and vehicles. Assist in operating an Emergency Contamination Control Station (ECCS) and Emergency Personnel Decontamination Station (EPDS). Assist in locating and gaining access to buried ordnance. Assist the EOD Team Leader in performing the major duties.
89D2O - Skill Level Two
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Sergeant: Locates, identifies, renders safe and disposes of foreign and domestic conventional, biological, chemical, or nuclear ordnance and improved explosive devices (IED); weapons of mass destruction and large vehicle bombs; conducts intelligence gathering operations of first seen foreign ordnance; supports VIP missions for the U.S. Secret Service, State Department and other Federal agencies. Perform duties in the preceding grade level. Supervises and provides technical guidance to less experience Soldiers. Perform radiological monitoring. Reads and interprets x-rays, diagrams, drawings and other technical information on explosive ordnance. Conduct formal instruction to military and civilian audiences. Assist with the administrative duties necessary to support unit operations. Assist in preparing technical intelligence and incident reports.
89D3O - Skill Level Three
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader: Locates, identifies, renders safe and disposes of foreign and domestic conventional, biological, chemical, or nuclear ordnance and improved explosive devices (IED); weapons of mass destruction and large vehicle bombs; conducts intelligence gathering operations of first seen foreign ordnance; supports VIP missions for the U.S. Secret Service, State Department and other Federal agencies. Perform duties in the preceding grade levels. Performs or supervises render safe and disposal procedures on conventional, biological, chemical and improvised explosive devices. Develops new render safe and disposal procedures where none exist or modifies existing procedures to adapt to new situations. Supervise transportation and storage of explosives and hazardous unexploded ordnance. Supervise operation of the ECCS and EPDS. Advises commanders on precautions and actions necessary when unexploded ordnance is located in their area of operation. Prepare technical intelligence and incident reports. Advise military and civilian agencies on disposition of hazardous unexploded ordnance and searching techniques for improvised explosive devices. Perform administrative and supervisory functions in maintenance, security, supply and training management. Procedure when none exists or modifies existing procedures to adapt to new situations. Supervise transportation and storage of explosives and unexploded ordnance.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Locates, identifies, renders safe and disposes of foreign and domestic conventional, biological, chemical, or nuclear ordnance and improved explosive devices (IED); weapons of mass destruction and large vehicle bombs; conducts intelligence gathering operations of first seen foreign ordnance; supports VIP missions for the U.S. Secret Service, State Department and other Federal agencies. Perform duties in the preceding grade levels. Directs and supervises EOD range and area access operations. Direct disposal operations for conventional and chemical munitions. Coordinate EOD operations with Chemical Accident/Incident Response Officer (CAIRO) and Nuclear Accident/Incident Response Officer (NAIRO). Performs and maintains liaison with supported units and civil and federal law enforcement agencies. Assist in planning, coordination and execution of unit operations and movements. Assist in preparation of operation orders and standing operating procedures. Consolidate, edits and reviews reports.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Locates, identifies, renders safe and disposes of foreign and domestic conventional, biological, chemical, or nuclear ordnance and improved explosive devices (IED); weapons of mass destruction and large vehicle bombs; conducts intelligence gathering operations of first seen foreign ordnance; supports VIP missions for the U.S. Secret Service, State Department and other Federal agencies. Perform duties in the preceding grade levels. Directs and supervises EOD range and area access operations. Direct disposal operations for conventional and chemical munitions. Coordinate EOD operations with Chemical Accident/Incident Response Officer (CAIRO) and Nuclear Accident/Incident Response Officer (NAIRO). Performs and maintains liaison with supported units and civil and federal law enforcement agencies. Assist in planning, coordination and execution of unit operations and movements. Assist in preparation of operation orders and standing operating procedures. Consolidate, edits and reviews reports.
School Information
School: 093 School Location: REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL
Course: 4E-89E/645-89D10/20 Phase: 1
Course Title: EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL SPECIALIST
093 Course: 4E-89E/645-89D10/20 Phase: 1 Course Length: 10 Weeks 0.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
Prerequiste Item Value(s) or Range Constraint
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Must have a valid drivers license YES Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen YES Required
Course Security Clearance G - INTERIM SECRET Required
Service Component A - ACTIVE ARMY Required OR
G - NATIONAL GUARD Required OR
R - ARMY RESERVES Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Volunteer. Active Army, Reserve Component or National Guard in grades E1-E4 or E5 with less than 1-year time in grade. All in-service recruits must complete 2 years active federal service prior to attendance of course. Commissioned officers in grades 2LT-CPT. Must have minimum score of 105 in GM aptitude area in ASVAB tests administered prior to 2 January 2002
or a minimum score of 104 in GM aptitude area in ASVAB tests administered on or after 2 January 2002. Must have 9 months service remaining after course completion for active duty personnel. Must not have claustrophobic tendencies. Must be eligible for assignment to a Category II Presidential Support position per AR 380-67.
Course Scope:
Fundamentals of basic electronics (DC power); EOD procedures; identification and hazards of both US and foreign conventional munitions; care of EOD special tool kits; demolition training; military munitions rule training; EOD operations; and training on Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills.
Special Information:
Completion of training Module 1 and 2 is mandatory for all IET soldiers to meet the requirements in TRADOC Reg 350-6. Completion of Module 2 may be waived for officers and in-service recruits to fill Army funded school seats in the joint service EOD Course at Eglin AFB, FL on a case-by-case basis. Requests for waiver will be forwarded to the Commander, OMEMS through the OMEMS DOI (Training Management) for approval. Initial Entry Training Soldiers and in-service applicants who successfully complete the EOD Apprentice Course will hold a temporary training based MOS (MOS 89X, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Apprentice), until they complete all training requirements of the follow-on EOD Specialist Courses (4E-89E and 431-89D10/20) taught at Eglin AFB, FL. Upon successful completion of the EOD Specialist Course, students will be awarded AOC 89E (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer) or MOS 89D10/20 (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist/Sergeant) depending on current grade. Must have interim SECRET clearance with a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation
(SSBI) initiated prior to starting course. Soldiers may graduate with an INTERIM SECRET clearance but will be given a provisional award of MOS 89D10/20. Final award of MOS is dependent upon receipt of a TOP SECRET clearance.
Course: 4E-89E/645-89D10/20 Phase: 1
Course Title: EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL SPECIALIST
093 Course: 4E-89E/645-89D10/20 Phase: 1 Course Length: 10 Weeks 0.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
Prerequiste Item Value(s) or Range Constraint
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Must have a valid drivers license YES Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen YES Required
Course Security Clearance G - INTERIM SECRET Required
Service Component A - ACTIVE ARMY Required OR
G - NATIONAL GUARD Required OR
R - ARMY RESERVES Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Volunteer. Active Army, Reserve Component or National Guard in grades E1-E4 or E5 with less than 1-year time in grade. All in-service recruits must complete 2 years active federal service prior to attendance of course. Commissioned officers in grades 2LT-CPT. Must have minimum score of 105 in GM aptitude area in ASVAB tests administered prior to 2 January 2002
or a minimum score of 104 in GM aptitude area in ASVAB tests administered on or after 2 January 2002. Must have 9 months service remaining after course completion for active duty personnel. Must not have claustrophobic tendencies. Must be eligible for assignment to a Category II Presidential Support position per AR 380-67.
Course Scope:
Fundamentals of basic electronics (DC power); EOD procedures; identification and hazards of both US and foreign conventional munitions; care of EOD special tool kits; demolition training; military munitions rule training; EOD operations; and training on Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills.
Special Information:
Completion of training Module 1 and 2 is mandatory for all IET soldiers to meet the requirements in TRADOC Reg 350-6. Completion of Module 2 may be waived for officers and in-service recruits to fill Army funded school seats in the joint service EOD Course at Eglin AFB, FL on a case-by-case basis. Requests for waiver will be forwarded to the Commander, OMEMS through the OMEMS DOI (Training Management) for approval. Initial Entry Training Soldiers and in-service applicants who successfully complete the EOD Apprentice Course will hold a temporary training based MOS (MOS 89X, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Apprentice), until they complete all training requirements of the follow-on EOD Specialist Courses (4E-89E and 431-89D10/20) taught at Eglin AFB, FL. Upon successful completion of the EOD Specialist Course, students will be awarded AOC 89E (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer) or MOS 89D10/20 (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist/Sergeant) depending on current grade. Must have interim SECRET clearance with a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation
(SSBI) initiated prior to starting course. Soldiers may graduate with an INTERIM SECRET clearance but will be given a provisional award of MOS 89D10/20. Final award of MOS is dependent upon receipt of a TOP SECRET clearance.
