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170213-N-ML022-008 EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2017) A Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) instructor conducts training with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) students during a “day in the life of EOD” visit. NAVSCOLEOD provides specialized, high-risk, basic and advanced EOD training to officer and enlisted personnel of all services, both U.S. and international, as well as select U.S. government personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brittany N. Tobin)

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Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Eglin Air Force Base, Florida is a jointly staffed school (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps) under the authority of DoD Directive 5160.62, providing high-risk specialized, basic and advanced EOD training to U.S. and partner nation military and selected U.S. government personnel. Annual student quotas are 2,196.

We are dedicated to excellence in education and committed to:
  • Quality training
  • Quality of life
  • Quality learning environment


Vision

Develop the premier learning organization for explosive ordnance disposal technicians.
 

Mission

Educate students from United States military services, partner nations, and other government agencies in high-risk environments to qualify as explosive ordnance disposal technicians. Prepare them morally, mentally and physically to succeed across the full range of military operations.
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Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal
304 N. McCarthy Ave, Suite 117
Eglin AFB, FL 32542-5649

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