NavySchool E.O.D. Elgin AFB,FL

• Birthplace of Navy EOD: The Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) at Eglin AFB, Florida, is the primary training center for all U.S. Navy EOD technicians, as well as EOD personnel from other military branches. • Joint Service Training: NAVSCOLEOD is unique in that it trains Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps students together, fostering inter-service cooperation from the outset. • Origins in World War II: The roots of Navy EOD training date back to World War II, when the need to counter German and Japanese ordnance led to the establishment of formal EOD training programs. • Relocation to Eglin: The school moved to Eglin Air Force Base in 1999, taking advantage of the base’s extensive ranges, facilities, and training areas. • World-Class Facilities: NAVSCOLEOD boasts state-of-the-art bomb disposal ranges, dive training facilities, and classrooms, making it one of the most advanced EOD training centers in the world. • International Allies: The school has trained EOD technicians from more than 80 allied and partner nations, building global expertise in bomb disposal. • Rigorous Curriculum: Training at NAVSCOLEOD is highly demanding, lasting approximately 42 weeks and covering chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) threats. • High Attrition Rate: The course is known for its difficulty, with a significant percentage of students not successfully completing the training due to its physical and mental challenges. • Memorial Wall: NAVSCOLEOD has a solemn memorial wall honoring EOD technicians from all services who have fallen in the line of duty, a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by these specialists. • Hollywood Connection: The critical and dangerous work of EOD technicians trained at NAVSCOLEOD was highlighted in the 2008 Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker, raising public awareness of their vital mission.