EOD/Engineer Support
The EOD / Engineer Support billet is a specialized role within MSOT 8213 – Task Force Raven. EOD operators provide expertise in explosive ordnance disposal, counter-IED operations, and engineer support tasks. With the use of the IEDD Notebook mod, EODs conduct deliberate render-safe procedures (RSPs) against improvised explosive devices, ensuring the safety of the MSOT during operations.
Responsibilities
[edit]- Identify, approach, and render safe IEDs using the IEDD Notebook workflow.
- Provide IED threat assessments during mission planning.
- Advise leadership on explosive hazards and safe movement routes.
- Conduct demolitions in support of mission objectives (obstacle clearance, equipment denial, fortifications).
- Maintain demolitions inventory and EOD-specific equipment.
- Train CSOs in basic IED awareness and marking procedures.
Training Required
[edit]- Successful completion of ITC
- Completion of the EOD/Engineer Training Course
- Familiarity with:
- IEDD Notebook mod interface and procedures
- Safe approach, marking, and cordon techniques
- Demolitions safety and charge construction
- Engineer support tasks (obstacle placement/removal, field expedients)
Skills & Capabilities
[edit]- Proficiency with the IEDD Notebook mod’s RSP system (diagnosis, component identification, disarmament).
- Safe handling and employment of demolitions.
- Ability to calculate explosive requirements for breaching and demolition tasks.
- Knowledge of IED threat indicators and secondary device awareness.
- Competence in building protective obstacles or field fortifications.
- Ability to instruct CSOs in basic explosive hazard drills.
Equipment
[edit]The EOD/Engineer carries standard CSO equipment and is additionally equipped with:
- EOD kit compatible with the IEDD Notebook mod (diagnostic tools, defusal equipment).
- Demolitions kit (C4, det cord, blasting caps, initiation systems).
- Mine detector (if available in mission).
- Marking kit (spray paint, flags, chemlights).
- Mission-specific engineer tools (wire cutters, fortification supplies).
Training Course
[edit]Module 1 – IED Awareness & Safety
[edit]- Threat indicators and IED signatures
- Cordon, control, and safe standoff procedures
- Identifying possible secondary devices
Module 2 – IEDD Notebook Fundamentals
[edit]- Overview of IEDD Notebook interface
- Diagnostic process and identifying components
- Step-by-step render-safe procedures (RSP)
Module 3 – Render-Safe Procedures
[edit]- Practical IED disarmament scenarios using IEDD Notebook
- Handling missteps and failure states
- Reporting and logging procedures
Module 4 – Demolitions Fundamentals
[edit]- Types of explosives and safe use
- Charge calculation for obstacle reduction
- Initiation systems and misfire procedures
Module 5 – Applied Field Exercises
[edit]- Route clearance lane with IEDD Notebook tasks
- Controlled demolitions range
- Integrated MSOT mission requiring IED defeat and obstacle reduction
Graduation Criteria
[edit]- Successfully disarms IEDs using IEDD Notebook RSP workflow
- Correctly marks and reports IEDs to leadership
- Safely employs demolitions in support of MSOT operations
Advancement
[edit]EOD/Engineer operators may advance to:
- Senior EOD advisor roles within the MSOT
- Training cadre for future EOD/Engineer courses
- Integration with mobility teams for advanced route clearance operations
Summary
[edit]The EOD / Engineer Support billet provides Task Force Raven with the ability to safely defeat IED threats and employ demolitions in complex environments. By mastering the IEDD Notebook mod and applying engineer skills, this role ensures that the MSOT can maneuver and fight without being stopped by enemy explosives.