NEC
M05A
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exploitation Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Perform, supervise, manage and provide training in Level 1 and 2 Technical Intelligence exploitation. Responsibilities include explosive triage activities; initial tactical and technical categorization of materials of interest; and initial intelligence analysis related to the exploited items. Provide surface and maritime post-blast investigation support for significant events and site exploitation encompassing tactical evaluation of the incident site; identification and collection of components; and forensic and biometric packaging and preserving related tactical Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX). Provides detailed information for Level 1 and Level 2 exploitation reports to characterize foreign material, attribute attacks, develop countermeasures and supports strategic level decision making. Serves in a leadership capacity when assigned to a Technical Exploitation Platoon (TXP) or Advanced eXploitation Platoon (AXP). Possess subject matter expertise in the use, employment and exploitation of various threat systems. Be familiar with Level 3 exploitation processes and the methods to correctly route information to the Intelligence Community from the field.
Core Skills
- technical intelligence exploitation
- explosive material triage
- weapons system identification
- post blast investigation
- forensic evidence collection
- biometric evidence packaging
- document media exploitation
- technical intelligence reporting
- attack attribution analysis
- countermeasure development
Common Certifications
- Certified Forensic Consultant
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
- EnCase Certified Examiner
- AccessData Certified Examiner
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Crime Scene Investigation Certificate
- Digital Forensics Fundamentals Course
Career Growth
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
- EnCase Certified Examiner
- AccessData Certified Examiner
- Certified Information Systems Security 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.