Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist
Job Overview
As an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist, you’ll be the Army’s preeminent tactical and technical explosives expert. You’ll have the advanced training and critical skills needed to disable and defeat explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction. You’ll research and identify military weapons, assist leadership in the preparation and use of advanced robotics, dispose of hazardous objects, and perform missions in support of Army units worldwide, across all environmental conditions.
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Last verified: 2026-08-14
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Required in practice. This field needs access to classified information or nuclear/space systems, and federal personnel-security rules (32 CFR 117.10, SEAD-4 adjudicative guidelines, DoDM 5200.02) limit security clearances to U.S. citizens. Verified August 2026.
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