• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

US Military

  • Branches
    • Army
    • Navy
    • Air Force
    • Marine Corps
    • Coast Guard
    • National Guard
    • Air National Guard
    • Find A Recruiter
  • Find A Recruiter
  • Military Benefits
    • GI Bill
    • VA Loans
    • Military Scholarships
    • Military Friendly Colleges
    • Money
  • Jobs
    • Military Pay Chart
    • Veteran Jobs
    • Civilian Jobs
  • VA Loan Rates
  • Military News
    • Top News
    • Benefits
    • Careers
    • Education
    • Featured Columnists
      • Larry Fowler
      • Scott Ostrow
      • Kim Lengling
      • Dr. Sasha Toperich
      • Rick Stewart
  • USM Shop
  • GI Bill
  • VA Loans
  • Military Scholarships
  • Top Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities in America

Naval Special Operations Careers

January 24, 2008 By admin

One of the more well-known and exciting careers in the United States Navy is the Special Operations Ordnance Disposal Technicians.  These brave Servicemembers often work as part of short units, but also are detached and work closely with SEAL teams, or Sea, Air, and Land special operations personnel.  In some commands Special Ops Ordinance Techs are members of SEAL Teams.

These sailors are some of the most motivated, dedicated and physically fit soldiers in the Navy.  Esprit de corps and teamwork rank very high, and dedication to the mission is job one.  These personnel carry out dangerous and detailed missions, involving disposal and disarming of some of the worlds most advanced weapons and explosive devices.  If you have what it takes to be a Spec. Ops Ordinance Disposal Technician then there could be many challenging and exciting opportunities available for you.

As a member of a Special Operations/Special Warfare community you will qualify for special and extra pay.  Some of the types of pay you may qualify for include:
-Sea or submarine pay (if it applies).
-Diving duty Pay.
-Demolition duty Pay.
-Foreign Language Pay (if you are proficient in a foreign language this may be for you).
-Parachute Duty Pay.
-Special Duty and other Special assignment pay.

Also there is a special enlistment bonus available for the Special Operations/Warfare community candidate, up to forty thousand dollars is available if a person qualifies for this bonus.

As a Special Operations EOD technician, you may be called on to evaluate and dispose of ordinance in a variety of locales.  You may be asked to accompany Navy Divers and disarm or render harmless water borne mines or explosives.  Or, you may be called in to assist one of the other U.S. Forces to disarm or explode under controlled conditions a device on land.  The environment you will be operating in as a Navy Special Ordnance Disposal Technician can literally be anywhere around the globe.  Competition is intense and you have to be at the top of your game, in excellent physical and mental condition.

Explosive Ordnance Technicians are called upon to join with various units, such as Marine Expeditionary Units, Army Special Forces, and other Navy Seals to recover, identify, neutralize or exploit explosives, mines, depth charges, torpedoes, and other explosive devices.  They are specifically trained to use a variety of methods, procedures and equipment to do this task.

Filed Under: Enlist, Updates

[related_posts_by_tax format="thumbnails" limit_posts="100" image_size="sidebar-thumbnail" public_only="true" posts_per_page="6"]

Primary Sidebar

USMilitary.com Career Guide

Sign up to receive USMilitary.com email updates and to hear what's going on with all military branches!

Featured Columnists

Larry Fowler

Larry Fowler is the publisher of USMilitary.com Network one of America's premier privately owned

Autobiography Compares Christian Living With Navy SEAL Training (BUD/S).

Scott Ostrow

Lt Col (Dr.) Scott A. Ostrow retired from the Air Force in September 2005 and has been teaching

Must Read: The Truth About The ASVAB Test Prep From The Man Who Wrote The Book

Kim Lengling

Kim Lengling is a Air Force Veteran whose passion is to help support veterans and their

The Moving Wall: Women Who Paid The Ultimate Price For Their Country

Dr. Sasha Toperich

Dr. Sasha Toperich is the Senior Executive Vice President at Transatlantic Leadership

Sarraj’s Dangerous Dance With Power

Rick Stewart

Rick Stewart is a former United States Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE)

Announcing American Patriots Unsung Magazine

Nathan B. Nelson

Capt (ret) Nathan B. Nelson is the Director of Military Affairs for the 1st Congressional district

Three Critical Considerations for Every Veteran Prior to Leaving Active Duty

Laquan Daniels

Laquan Daniel is a military recruiting expert with over 17 years of specialized experience in the

Important News For Military Transitioning Veterans

Veteran Buzz

Hire Military Veterans

Which Companies Are Most Likely to Hire Military Veterans?

July 30, 2018 By Ben Ehinger

High-Paying Jobs for Military Veterans

5 High-Paying Jobs for Military Veterans

July 2, 2018 By Ben Ehinger

High Paying Jobs Not Requiring a Degree

June 28, 2018 By Ben Ehinger

Footer

  • Advertise With Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Write For US
  • Link to Us

Recent

  • Autobiography Compares Christian Living With Navy SEAL Training (BUD/S).
  • Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot: To Maintain a Watchful Eye, “Above the Best”
  • Peering Into The Future: NATO 2030 Initiative Announced
  • What Military Branch Sees the Most Combat?
  • From Belarus “With Love”, Yet Again

Search

© Copyright 2021 USMillitary
Web Design by Goebel Media Group


THIS IS A PRIVATE WEBSITE THAT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, U.S. ARMED FORCES, OR DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES HAVE NOT REVIEWED THIS INFORMATION. THIS SITE IS NOT CONNECTED WITH ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY.

​Tips
Discounts
News

​

​

Join the USMilitary.com Newsletter Today!

By subscribing you agree to our terms & conditions

x