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<p>Created page with &quot;The &#039;&#039;&#039;Advanced Demolitions&#039;&#039;&#039; certification is a specialized qualification available to operators within &#039;&#039;&#039;MSOT 8213 – Task Force Raven&#039;&#039;&#039;. This certification represents advanced training in the use of explosives for breaching, obstacle reduction, structural demolition, and field-expedient charges. It builds on the demolitions skills taught to <a href="/index.php/Breacher" title="Breacher">Breacher</a> and <a href="/index.php/EOD/Engineer_Support" title="EOD/Engineer Support">EOD/Engineer Support</a> billets, expanding their capability to conduct complex explosive operations....&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>The &#039;&#039;&#039;Advanced Demolitions&#039;&#039;&#039; certification is a specialized qualification available to operators within &#039;&#039;&#039;MSOT 8213 – Task Force Raven&#039;&#039;&#039;. <br /> This certification represents advanced training in the use of explosives for breaching, obstacle reduction, structural demolition, and field-expedient charges. <br /> <br /> It builds on the demolitions skills taught to [[Breacher]] and [[EOD/Engineer Support]] billets, expanding their capability to conduct complex explosive operations. <br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == Responsibilities ==<br /> <br /> * Construct and employ advanced explosive charges. <br /> * Conduct structural demolition tasks in support of MSOT missions. <br /> * Advise leadership on explosive requirements and safe standoff distances. <br /> * Train team members in basic demolitions safety and handling. <br /> * Maintain demolitions inventory and ensure safe employment in the field. <br /> * Support EOD elements with specialized demolitions expertise. <br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == Training Required ==<br /> <br /> * Must be a [[Critical Skills Operator (CSO)]] in good standing. <br /> * Prior experience as a [[Breacher]] or [[EOD/Engineer Support]] billet is recommended. <br /> * Completion of the &#039;&#039;&#039;Advanced Demolitions Training Course&#039;&#039;&#039;. <br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == Skills &amp; Capabilities ==<br /> <br /> * Proficiency in explosive calculations for breaching and demolition. <br /> * Ability to construct field-expedient and improvised charges. <br /> * Competence in placing charges for maximum effect with minimal explosive use. <br /> * Familiarity with advanced initiation systems and sequencing. <br /> * Understanding of safety considerations for personnel and structures. <br /> * Knowledge of both offensive (target destruction) and defensive (obstacle creation) demolitions. <br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == Equipment ==<br /> <br /> * Explosive materials (C4, det cord, TNT equivalents). <br /> * Initiation systems (time fuse, blasting caps, electronic detonators). <br /> * Specialized breaching charges (linear, frame, tamped). <br /> * Field tools (wire cutters, tape, marking kit). <br /> * Protective gear for handling explosives. <br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == Training Course ==<br /> <br /> === Module 1 – Demolitions Fundamentals Review ===<br /> * Explosive theory and safety procedures. <br /> * Review of basic charges and initiation systems. <br /> * Blast radius and safe standoff distances. <br /> <br /> === Module 2 – Charge Construction ===<br /> * Advanced breaching charges (tamped, linear, cutting). <br /> * Obstacle reduction charges (wire, walls, barriers). <br /> * Structural demo charges (beams, supports). <br /> <br /> === Module 3 – Field-Expedient Explosives ===<br /> * Improvised charges and expedient materials. <br /> * Mission-adaptive demo solutions. <br /> * Safety considerations for improvised use. <br /> <br /> === Module 4 – Practical Applications ===<br /> * Scenario-based demolitions lanes. <br /> * Coordinating multiple charges for sequential detonation. <br /> * Support to EOD for target denial or clearance. <br /> <br /> === Graduation Criteria ===<br /> * Constructs and safely employs advanced charges. <br /> * Demonstrates calculation of explosive requirements. <br /> * Successfully executes a mission scenario requiring complex demolition. <br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == Advancement ==<br /> <br /> After earning Advanced Demolitions certification, operators may advance to: <br /> * Senior demolitions advisor within the MSOT. <br /> * Instructor cadre for demolitions training. <br /> * Integration with higher-echelon SOCOM demolition tasks. <br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> == Summary ==<br /> <br /> The Advanced Demolitions certification provides Task Force Raven with enhanced explosive capabilities for breaching, structural demolition, and mission-adaptive tasks. <br /> This qualification builds on Breacher and EOD billets, ensuring that operators can bring controlled destructive power to any environment.</div>

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