NEC
M02A
Basic EOD Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs EOD operations to include: location, identification, render safe and disposal of foreign and domestic ordnance including conventional, chemical, biological, nuclear, underwater, and improvised explosive devices enabling access during military operations in support of Carrier and Expeditionary Strike Groups, Mine Countermeasures, Naval Special Warfare, and Army Special Forces. Performs location and identification of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and Improvised WMD. Provides training and assistance for military, federal, state, and local civilian law enforcement agencies in ordnance related Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection procedures. Supports and conducts ordnance related intelligence collection and counter-terrorism operations. Operates, maintains, and repairs specialized EOD and combat equipment. Maintains required forms, records, correspondence and files. Duties include performing open and closed circuit SCUBA diving, explosive demolitions, parachuting, tactical delivery, and extraction by unconventional insertion methods and small arms proficiency.
Core Skills
- explosive ordnance disposal
- improvised device render safe procedures
- chemical biological hazard response
- underwater eod operations
- explosive demolitions
- ordnance intelligence collection
- specialized equipment maintenance
- counterterrorism support
- technical records management
- tactical insertion operations
Common Certifications
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
- HAZWOPER Certification
- Certified Safety Professional
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Project Management Professional
- Associate Safety Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- FIRE PROTECTION
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- HAZWOPER 40 Hour Training
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Emergency Medical Technician
- OSHA 10 Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Professional
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
- Project Management Professional
- Associate Safety Professional
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.