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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

Explore the elite world of Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). Learn how to lateral move into the 2336 MOS, understand requirements, training, career paths, and how to join one of the most respected communities in the Corps.
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Join the elite. Protect the mission. Defeat the threat.

 
What are the core responsibilities of EOD?

Neutralization & Disposal

Disarm IEDs, UXOs, and WMDs in permissive and non-permissive environments.

Protect the Force

Support MARSOC, MEUs, and Homeland Defense operations.

CBRNE Operations

Operate in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear environments.

Target Exploitation

Conduct Ordnance & Sensitive Site Exploitation, Intel Gathering, and Foreign Capabilities.

 
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What does EOD do?

Simply put, EOD forces are task-organized to detect, neutralize, and dispose of explosive hazards to protect lives & property in support of the MAGTF, SOF, and other government agencies. Marine Corps EOD Technicians are highly dedicated, uniquely trained Marines that undertake some of the Marine Corps' most dangerous missions in some of the most unforgiving locations across the globe, both as individuals and in teams. This elite, all-volunteer community is as close-knit as it is challenging and demands the very best of its members each and every day.

Where do I start?

Interested Marines should contact their Career Planner to ensure they meet the prerequisites in accordance with the references. Marines meeting the prerequisites should contact the closest Marine EOD unit to arrange for an EOD screening or reach out directly to the EOD Monitor. After successfully completing the screening, the Marine will receive a recommendation that will be forwarded to Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments by the Career Planner via the Total Force Retention System (TFRS).

 

EOD Candidates will conduct a 5-day screening with an EOD Unit and undergo a series of cognitive and physical tests including the PFT, CFT, and Bomb Suit Agility Test; several aptitude and practical application scenarios, interviews, & formal screening panel.

 

Upon acceptance of the lateral move, Marines will normally receive On-The-Job-Training (OJT) orders to the closest Marine EOD unit for a period of 30 – 90 days while waiting to execute PCS orders to the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) Eglin AFB, FL for approximately 9-months of PMOS School.

 
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What is school like?

Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the Department of Defense’s elite joint-service training hub for Explosive Ordnance Disposal professionals. Delivering high-risk, hands-on training to all four branches, allied forces, and select federal agencies, NAVSCOLEOD prepares EOD Techs to face the most complex explosive threats worldwide.

With a rigorous 206-day curriculum, students train across eight specialized divisions covering everything from demolition and robotics to chemical, biological, and nuclear ordnance. Marines assigned to NAVSCOLEOD complete a full PCS tour, with opportunities to screen for or while in school.

Contact the MARDET GySgt or S-1 at (850) 882-7017 or (850) 882-5408.

LEON

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LEON refers to Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization, a specialized capability within the Marine Corps EOD community.

Quick Breakdown:
LEON is not a formal unit like MARSOC, but rather a mission-specific screening and qualification program.
It prepares EOD Marines to conduct underwater and amphibious EOD operations.

Training may include:
• Combat diving
• Underwater demolitions
• Beach and surf zone clearance
• Working with special operations or maritime units

Who is it for?
Active duty EOD technicians (2336 MOS). Typically screened during or after NAVSCOLEOD training, especially if they demonstrate high performance and interest in expeditionary/underwater operations.

MARSOC

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MARSOC Assignment for EOD Technicians

Marines who excel at NAVSCOLEOD may be screened for assignment to Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) as a Special Operations Capability Specialist (8071 Echo). Click here to learn more

EOD Technicians selected for this path are assigned directly to a Marine Raider Battalion as the sole EOD enabler on a deploying special operations team.

Advanced Training May Include:
• Direct Action & Counter Terrorism
• Special Reconnaissance & Unconventional Warfare
• Foreign Ordnance Exploitation
• Working in support of elite Special Operations Units

Who Can Apply:
Active Duty 2336 EOD Marines demonstrating high performance and interest in special operations. Screening typically occurs during or after NAVSCOLEOD.

the 8 eod training divisions at NAVSCOLEOD:
Demolition Division

Focus Areas: Military Explosive & Demolition Materials, Mathematical Conversions & Equations; Explosive Transportation, Storage Requirements, & Firing Systems; Ordnance Disposal & Specialized Explosive Techniques, Burn Operations

You’ll master the use and handling of military explosives in live-fire settings, including composition C-4, TNT, and bulk explosives.

Tools & Methods Division

Focus Areas: Buildup, Placement, & Live-fire of Explosively Actuated tools, Tape & Line procedures, Ordnance Locators and Metal Detectors; Rigging, Access, & Recovery; Metallic Shielding, Fuze Gagging, and Lodged Projectile Removal

Core Division

Focus Areas: Ordnance Identification, Fuzing, Firing, and Functioning; Mobile Field Kit (MFK), Basic Ordnance Reconnaissance and Research

Ground Ordnance Division

Focus Areas: Identify, Render Safe, and Disposal of Ground Ordnance IAW EOD 60-Series publications for Grenades, Rockets, Projectiles, and Landmines

Air Ordnance Division

Focus Areas: Identification, Render Safe, and Disposal procedures of Aircraft Explosive Hazards (AEH) and Aviation Ordnance IAW EOD 60-Series publications for Guided Missiles, Bombs, Dispensers & Payloads

Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Division

Focus Areas: Basic IED fundamentals including IED Component Recognition, Construction, Diagnostics (X-Ray), Neutralizations, Targeting, Operations, Robotics, Render Safe Procedures (RSP) and Disposal procedures in Permissive and Non-permissive environments

Chemical & Biological Division

Focus Areas: Introduction to Chemical and Biological Agents, Ordnance, Effects, Contamination, Detection Methods, Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), and Disposal Methods

Radiological & Nuclear Division (RND)

Focus Areas: Counter-WMD (CWMD) Methodology, Nuclear Physics, Detection Equipment, PPE, Accident Response, Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) and Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) Response Operations

 
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