Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division

The SkillBridge tour member will be trained as an Equipment Administrative/Technical Specialist in work related to the development of tools, equipment, information, and procedures with specialized application to ground, underwater and air delivered ordnance, U.S. and foreign. He/she will learn how to perform as a project officer for assigned projects and how to advise on munitions technology, EOD applications, and EOD procedures by collecting technical data for assigned project; reviewing and analyzing information; devising detailed step-by-step procedures for use for EOD technicians so they may render safe and dispose of specific munitions items or weapons systems items or weapons systems.

The SkillBridge tour member: Demonstrates practical knowledge of the characteristics, properties, uses and interrelationships of complete explosive ordnance systems/subsystems, including IEDs, to serve as a technical advisor regarding such equipment and make a variety of technical equipment decisions that materially affect the capability of EOD personnel; Applies knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in the design, construction, operation, maintenance, modification and repair of complete explosive ordnance systems and subsystems; Utilizes knowledge of relational database information and its employment, application and use; Demonstrates working knowledge of the primary manufactures of items of complete ordnance systems or subsystems of both U.S. and foreign manufacturers; Facilitates understanding of ordnance preparation, firing, function, render safe fuzing, and disposal; Applies knowledge of the principles of electricity, explosives, and mechanics and the use and application of mechanical tools and common electrical measuring equipment.

Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD); Work requires long periods of sitting in one position with intense concentration while working to expedite completion of tasks associated with short response time and technical accuracy; Currently holds a secret security clearance or higher and must be a US citizen.