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A few EOD questions....?
1. I have poor eye sight. I don't know exactly how bad, at the moment - but I use eyeglasses. What are the chances of me getting a waiver for it? Will it effect my chances of becoming an EOD Tech?
2. USMC EOD program, I've heard you can't join it until, like the second re-enlistment of your service. I was kinda leaning toward Marine EOD until I heard this. I wanted to start out as an EOD tech. So, what is the chance that I'm guaranteed this job upon completion of boot camp?
3. Differences in Navy EOD and Marine EOD? I understand that Navy does underwater ordnance disposal. Is that the only difference between the two?
I'm currently 15 years old, in JROTC,and I make average to above average grades, and I'm pretty goal-oriented if I do say so myself.
4 Answers
- NavyCrabLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
1. Having poor eye sight will definitely affect your chance of becoming EOD Tech. I cannot tell you whether it will be waivered for USMC; you need to talk to USMC Recruiter on this one.
2. Currently, USMC EOD Volunteer must be an E-4 or E-5. So, you will have to wait until the 2nd Enlistment (unless, the policy is changed by the time you are old enough to enlist).
3. Other than Underwater Ordnance, Navy EOD Techs also need to be qualified for (and keep the qualification up-to-date) Scuba Diving, Parachuting, and Weapons & Tactical Training. Navy EOD Techs get paid a bit more, because of the extra qualifications. Also, being in the Navy, Navy EOD Techs can get attached to the ships as well.
Well, try to do better in school. You need to have a good studying habit (and can retain information quickly) when you are in EOD School. Also, avoid getting in trouble with the law, which may jeopadize your chance of getting a clearance later.
Good luck & Go Crabs !!!
Source(s): Ex- EOD1, USN. '99-'09. - Anonymous1 decade ago
1. No, you'll be given a pair of very ugly glasses called BCGs. If your vision is correctable to 20/20 you're good.
2. Very slim, right now the Marines are loaded in almost all fields besides jobs like fuel management specialist and cooks.
3. Not much, the Army needs more EODs. I suggest joining them, they're better equipped and are in demand right now.
It's one of the most dangerous military jobs in the world. Each mission puts you in the face of danger. You're basically walking up to bombs that can be triggered by an insurgent that you can't see just waiting for you to go near the bomb.
Good luck
Source(s): Army Cav. Scout, sees EODs in action all the time. - 5 years ago
wow your boyfriend is EOD thats cool well but yeah it could be dangerous i mean hes disposing of explosives it can and it cant cause he could be using the robots to dispose so yes and no
- 1 decade ago
okay, ask this question when you become old enough to enlist! hopefully your eye sight will be improved.
