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Average Rating: -
Average Duration: 6.2 -
Designation: 2336 -
Number Employed: 738 -
Category: Ammunition & Explosive Ordnance Disposal -
Average Age: 31
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians perform various duties may include locating, accessing, identifying, rendering safe, neutralizing, and disposing of hazards from foreign and domestic, chemical biological radiological nuclear and high-yield explosive (CBRNE), unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO), improvised explosive device (IED), and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that present a threat to operations, installations, personal, or material.
| Age | 17-28 |
| Citizenship Required | Citizen or Green Card |
| Minimum Duration | 4 years |
| High School Diploma | Preferred |
| GED Accepted | Yes (limited) |
| Minimum ASVAB (AFQT) | ~31 |
| Waivers Available | Moderate |
| Drug History Waivers | Possible |
| Tattoo Policy | Strict |
| Face/Neck Tattoos | No |
| Hand Tattoos | Limited |
| Height Requirement | ~58–78 in |
| Weight Standards | Yes |
| Medical Exam (MEPS) | Required |
| Vision Standards | Moderate |
| Security Clearance Jobs | Some |
| Physical Fitness Test | PFT/CFT |
| Basic Training Length | ~13 weeks |
| Basic Training Difficulty | Very High |
| Deployment Frequency | High |
| Combat Job Availability | High |
| Technical Jobs | Medium |
| Overseas Bases | Many |
| Signing Bonuses | Moderate |
| Women in Combat Roles | Yes |
| Job Selection Process | Often assigned |
| Promotion Speed | Fast |
| Branch Culture | Warrior Culture |
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