Hey everyone, I just picked up a contract recently and ship in January. I’m curious on the amount of running that is done in pipeline. When I might start getting some weekend/evening liberty? Are watches allowed in pipeline? Etc.

I’m curious on these particular things for the following reasons. I want to know if I should go to boot with a fresh pair of running shoes? If having a watch for runs is allowed? The liberty thing to know how long I might need to store my vehicle as well to some of the other questions.

I’m unsure of how to flare this. So I guess it’s going in the general sub.

I’m sure a lot of it boils down to repetitive training, but I’m just curious if there’s any specific methods used to remain calm under these extreme circumstances. And if so, is there any of it that can be applicable to civilian life? I’m curious about the training used as well as any of your guys personal techniques. Or is it something you’re either cut out for or not? My friend’s bf was a pretty rowdy and energetic guy before enlisting as EOD. When he came back from his first deployment in Afghanistan, he had chilled out alot. He’s not emotionless or anything, just that nothing in civilian life seems to bother him or stress him out anymore. I’m not close enough to him to feel comfortable asking him about his personal experience. I do know he has seen combat, but even other combat vets I know still aren’t as calm and collected as him. Just curious. I have no military experience. Thanks

Finally, after consideration, I put in my packet for EOD and finally got accepted. I am not sure if it gets accepted all the time. Now I am nervous since I am going on deployment even though I tried to push to reclass and they won't let me since I am deploying since "they need numbers" Even my CSM said "if you fail out of that hard school you will be with no deployment patch" even though I have one. Not sure what to do. I am very nervous since the school's attrition rate is 50%. I haven't had any schools or certifications.

Coming up on my ROW next month and have an approved voluntary reclass to 89D. I just need to reenlist. I am about to promote to E5. I was wondering how this will affect my reclass if at all? Also does anyone have any idea how far out schools are?

What’s the 15-6 about? Or is this going to be another example of EODCSM protecting his inner circle instead of purging toxic leadership from the community?

Hey all, I'm looking for handbooks relating to the 64mm M80 Zolja. Is there some sort of TM or other publication in english or another western language out there relating to this weapon?

How the hell they didn't all go pop!

https://youtube.com/shorts/RjgVQfHv2Fs?si=KP_8jXYMZncJxba8

Found this original movie poster at an antique shop in WV for $32. Store owner asked me about it and even took a picture so he could remember to watch it later.

https://youtu.be/AnS3EM7AScM

No experience in robotics or EOD.

I'm currently in ROTC, partially through my degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in robotics. I've also been in ARNG for about 3 years working in aviation. When I commission I intend to go EOD and I've heard that having a background in electrical engineering is preferred for branching into that. However I'm considering switching my major to math (discrete math specifically) but I'm worried it will hurt my chances of getting the branch I want. Any thoughts?

Buddy of mine found something while digging on a WW2 battlefield. Some rifle cartridges and something that he described over the phone as a 2cm/20mm round. I told him to leave it in the ground, mark it with a stick and call the police. The moron TOOK IT HOME WITH HIM and then sent me a video. After 15 minutes of screaming at him that he should never move an unidentified suspicious object, I started to doubt whether it's ammunition at all. The shoulder does not like ammunition to me, and because it's rusted it has to be steel. German 2cm steel does not look like this. What do you guys think, is this random scrap or should I urge him to call the authorities? I told him to put it in his back yard and stay away from it for now. Length is 17cm.

https://reddit.com/link/1givlvn/video/z0avnfmurqyd1/player

Hey sorry to bother everyone. I just have some few questions about the air guard EOD.

1.) Which states have an EOD unit? (Trying to look anywhere near South/North Dakota) 2.) So I scored a 42 on the Asvab, by anychance do I need to score higher or is this an alright score? 3.) How physical strong do I need to be and my running time? 4.) What opportunities do EOD have in the guard and/or school they can go to? (Ex, Rangers, Air assault, Sapper, etc)

Sorry to bother you all. I was looking around in Google but couldn't really find any of this information except some schools that EOD can go but not sure if it's only active duty or it could be for guard too.

I was initially interested in infantry, specifically infantry airborne. But then I learned you could get airborne and more in navy EOD, but I also don't like the aspect of potentially being on a boat for 3 out of 6 years. So I also started thinking about army EOD with a airborne contract. Essentially what I am wondering is what do navy EOD deployments look like how often are you jumping, how often you are deploying and the usual lengths. Quality of life, how much "beautification" work you are doing and how often you actually get to do you're job. I really want a job where I get to train and actually do what I'm traning for a job that has real meaning. This is the military so theres always BS, just looking for some people's opnions/experiences, if anyone has any better ideas I'm all ears.

Going to Eglin in January for school. Anybody know the best areas to rent at that are close to the EOD school house? There are two of us going. Any leads on renting would be very much appreciated!

I’m a civilian and a novelist. Please forgive my ignorance, I’ve been lurking trying to learn more but I have a few questions on structure of EOD units.

1. It is my understanding that Platoons train together. Does that mean that you would deploy with your ‘class’ from Elgin? Or does everyone get scrambled in with units with differing experience levels. Or does it just depend?

2. It takes 8-12 years for an enlisted soldier to go from EOD to instructor (per army website). What could that progression look like?

Asked here before, but wanted your opinions now. Which would be the better branch to aim towards for more deployment and school opportunities. Also, how often is Navy EOD working on a carrier?

So im currently ocouns and my family went home on Early return of dependent orders due to medical reasons. I still have a lot of time left overseas and struggling not having my family with me. I’m wondering how I can get back to my family, would compassionate reassignment work? I know eod is super small so I’m just wondering if anyone’s done this and could help me in anyway. Im Army EOD.

Who can provide guidance on lateral transferring from the Marine Corps to the Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal program? I've reached out to recruiters but they've been unhelpful - who else can I speak to?