Choosing between EOD and Combat Engineer.

[DgSimms]

I am currently an outsider working my way to poolee and had some questions about both MOS's. The recruiters I spoke with are fairly new from what they told me and didn't know too much about ether. Most of the questions I have are about how to make it a career and what I can do to make that happen.

As a Combat Engineer I was wondering what the average day is like once I am stationed somewhere. Also what is the likelyhood of seeing combat or can I put in a request for a position with combat? What does it take to make this a career? Also is it possible to go from Combat Engineer to EOD after my contract end? If so, how can i give myself the best possible chance of getting that transfer.
EOD I was pretty much thinking the exact same questions. Also i had read that NAVY EOD was allowed to work with Special Forces and I was curious to see if that is the same for Marines.

Sorry if those questions don't make sense or if I'm making an ass of myself, tell me, I am brand new to the site and this is my first post.

[Rocky C]

Welcome to the forum. Under your posts you will find " Similar Threads ". That's a great place to start until Marines in your question MOS ' come along.

You can also use the search box in the top tight corner of the page to search for EOD.

[DgSimms]

Thank you! I was just using the search bar but I havent found too much on EOD yet.

[MunkyVsRobot]

Considering that EOD is a lat move only MOS your choice just got a little bit easier.

Type of MOS : PMOS

Rank Range: MGySgt to Sgt
Job Description: EOD technicians perform various duties that include locating, accessing, identifying, rendering safe, neutralizing, and disposing of hazards from foreign and domestic, conventional, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO), improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and weapons of mass destruction (WMD that present a threat to operations, installations, personnel, or materiel.)
Job Requirements:
(1) Must possess a GT score of 110 or higher.
(2) Must meet all requirements for assignment to a critical position within the Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program; refer to SECNAVINST 5510.35.
(3) Must be fully screened per MCO 3571.2, using the current revision of the HQMC-approved EOD screening Checklist.
(4) Must have a first class Physical Fitness Test (PFT) (accomplished during EOD screening process).
(5) Be a volunteer in the grade of sergeant or corporal in any MOS
Sergeants must not be selected for Staff Sergeant in their current MOS.
(6) Must have normal color vision and no claustrophobic tendencies. (Bomb suit agility test will be administered during the EOD screening.)
(7) Must be a U.S. citizen.
(8) Must be qualified for an Explosive Driver's License as well as Emergency Vehicle Operator's License.
(9) Must be a graduate of the EOD Basic Course (CIN N56GPX).
(10) Must have a final secret security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
(11) Must be qualified to handle Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA and E)
(12) In the performance of their duties, must be physically qualified for an Explosive Driver's License as well as Emergency Vehicles Operators License, as per NAVSEA SWO 20-AF-ABK-010.
(13) The following core competencies must be sustained:

(a) Advanced electronics.
(b) Advanced EOD Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP)
(c) Specialized Demolition.
(d) Post Blast Investigation.
(e) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
(f) Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)
(g) Robotics.
(h) UXO clearance.

Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.78, Individual Training standard.
Related Department of Labor Occupation Codes :
Ordnance Artificer 632.261-018.

[DgSimms]

Oh ok, I did not know that. Would a Combat Engineer position be a good place to start in order to move to EOD?

[MunkyVsRobot]

One is not a precursor to the other, in all reality if you were a combat engineer you might have to unlearn any bad habits you had when you were a combat engineer. That is if you are even a breacher. Combat Engineer is a vast field, you have the guys who blow stuff up you have guys that do route clearance and you have guys that erect bridges.

The engineer, construction, facilities, and equipment OccFld comprises Marines whose duties include metalworking and welding; repair, maintenance, and operation of engineer heavy equipment. such as cranes and bulldozers; construction and repair of military structures and facilities; clearing and emplacing obstacles such as minefields; construction of standard and nonstandard bridging; and emplacing and detonating explosives for construction and demolition projects. Also, some Marines in the field work with the storage and distribution of bulk fuel products. Marines entering the field receive MOS 1300, Basic Engineer, Construction, and Equipment Marine. The basic Marine may be assigned a variety of MOSS and may be sent to a variety of formal schools. The MOSS that initially are available are metal worker, engineer equipment mechanic, engineer equipment operator, combat engineer, engineer assistant, and bulk fuel specialist. The opportunity to participate in a formal apprenticeship program leading to receipt of a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship Completion may be available in some MOSS within OccFld 1300; refer to MCO 1550.22 for specific information concerning this program.

There are a variety of challenging and interesting billets available in OccFld 13, ranging from inspector-instructor duty to duty within the Marine divisions, force service support groups, and Marine aircraft wings.

Below are the Marine Corps Enlisted Military Occupation Specialties which are organized under this occupational field:

1316 --Metal Worker
1341 --Engineer Equipment Mechanic
1342 --Small Craft Mechanic
1343 --Assault Breacher Vehicle/Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) Mechanic
1345 --Engineer Equipment Operator
1349 --Engineer Equipment Chief
1361 --Engineer Assistant
1371 -- Combat Engineer
1372 --Assault Breacher Vehicle

I am not a combat engineer ive worked with them so i dont have any first hand knowledge, so for what ranks do what MOS that is on you to do the leg work to find out.

[DgSimms]

Thank you Munky, are there any specific websites you suggest in order to find that information?

[Rocky C]

Just Google Marine Corps MOS and then the number.