Army
COMBAT

MOS

89D

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist

Description

Locates, identifies, renders safe, and disposes of foreign and domestic conventional, chemical, or nuclear ordnance and improved explosive devices (IED); supports VIP missions for the U.S. Secret Service, State Department, and other Federal agencies.

Core Skills

  • threat assessment
  • hazard identification and mitigation
  • technical procedures under stress
  • risk analysis and management
  • incident response coordination
  • forensic-minded documentation
  • use of robotics and remote tools
  • intelligence and information reporting
  • interagency coordination
  • safety and compliance
  • problem solving
  • decision making under pressure
  • training and briefing skills

Civilian Career Paths

  • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  • PHYSICAL SECURITY
  • PRIVATE SECURITY
  • EXECUTIVE PROTECTION

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