Navy Rating · Combat & Infantry
648X Explosive Ordnance Disposal LDO
Overview
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Limited Duty Officers lead and manage explosive ordnance operations, expeditionary diving, and the elimination of explosive threats on land and in waterways. They conduct operations in contaminated environments, support special operations, plan missions, oversee command and control, manage training, and evaluate combat readiness.
Core Skills
- explosive ordnance disposal leadership
- CBRN threat detection and mitigation
- expeditionary diving and underwater EOD
- weapons technical intelligence collection
- evidence collection and chain-of-custody
- contaminated environment operations
- mission planning and risk assessment
- interagency and joint operations coordination
- training program development and delivery
- threat assessment and vulnerability analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Word
- Blaster's Tool and Supply Company Blaster's Calculator
- Diving logbook software
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Law Enforcement
- Physical Security
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Antiterrorism Credential (ATC)
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
- Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Associate Protection Professional (APP)
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Safety Director (CSD)
- Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP)
- Council-certified Fire and Smoke Damage Consultant
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
What the Work Involves
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
- Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed.
- Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
Related Occupations
- Business Continuity Planners
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
- First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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