| Job Title : |
Explosive disposal specialist |
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| Job Reference : |
usarmy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Fri Apr 01, 2011 |
| Job category: |
Army, Intelligence, Enlisted, Combat Support |
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| Job Description |
The Army explosive ordnance disposal specialist is an integral member in ensuring the safety of both Army personnel and civilians. This specialist is responsible for locating, identifying, and disposing explosive devices. Duties include:
- Researching and identifying explosive devices
- Identifying chemical agents
- Maintaining disposal tools, equipment and vehicles
- Assisting in the operation of Emergency Contamination Control States and Emergency Personnel Decontamination Stations
- Assisting in locating buried ordnance
- Defusing unexploded bombs
- Locating and disposing of chemical munitions
Training
To become an Army explosive ordnance disposal specialist, you must complete nine weeks of basic training, which consists of basic soldiering skills, and 38 weeks of advanced individual training. Classroom and in-the-field instruction covers the necessary skills.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for an Army explosive ordnance disposal specialist should:
- Be interested in math, chemistry and physics
- Communicate effectively
- Be able to plan and organize
- Remain calm in stressful situations
In time, you may achieve an advanced level for an Army explosive ordnance specialist with supervisory and training responsibilities. |
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