Career Profile of a Marine EOD Technician

Career Profile of a Marine EOD TechnicianCareer Profile of a Marine EOD TechnicianMarines in military occupational specialty (MOS) 2336, the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), probably have one of the most stressful careers possible. And thats saying a lot in a branch that prides itself as first to fight. Films like The Hurt Locker may have given the layman a basic idea of what an EOD Marine does. But to be specific, the Marine Corps MOS Manual states that EOD technicians work involves locating, accessing, identifying, rendering safe, neutralizing, and disposing of ordnance, including chemical or nuclear hazards, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and well, other things that go boom. In addition to deploying to foreign battlefields, EOD technicians may also find themselves coordinating with Federal or local agencies when a domestic threat presents itself. Its a high-stakes job where one wrong move could mean losing life or at least a limb. As a result, its one of the few military careers that allows individuals to resign from the job if theyre burnt out. Marine Corps Order (MCO) 3571.2G, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Program, authorizes voluntary permanent removal from the MOS when the Marine makes such a request for personal reasons. Military Requirements Unlike most jobs, recruits cant enlist to join the EOD team out of high school. Only Marines who have at least reached the rank of corporal (E-4) can volunteer for duty, and even then, only the most qualified and motivated will survive the vetting process. Interested Marines begin by submitting themselves for screening (a good career planner should be able to help). Most of the time, Marines are screened in-person by senior EOD personnel to determine if theyre suitable to join the MOS. Ultimately, its a job interview, which means it takes a stellar Marine with the right attitude to make the cut, not just someone who meets the bare tiefpunkt requirements. But of course, there are bare minimums that have t o be taken into account. First of all, the prospective EOD Marine needs to be a US citizen. Any dual citizenship must be relinquished to qualify. Marines must also possess or qualify for a security clearance. On the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a general technical score of 110 or higher is necessary. Most Marines will have already taken the test when they first enlisted, but if their scores werent up to snuff with their new EOD ambitions there are opportunities to re-take the exam. Here are some other basic requirements to be considered for the job Marines need to be at the top of their PT game with a first-class physical fitness test score.Claustrophobia is a disqualifier. Normal color vision is a must.Any history of drug use (other than experimental use of cannabis before joining the Corps) renders a Marine not qualified to lateral move into the 2336 MOS, according to MCO 3571.2G. Education Ideally, training starts as soon as the Marine Corps gives an EO D applicant the green light. As soon as possible, qualified Marines are transferred to an EOD unit and begin learning on-the-job under the supervision of experts, until a seat opens up at formal training. Formal training takes place at the Naval School for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Dont let the name fool you NAVSCOLEOD is overseen by the Navy, but students and instructors hail from all four branches of the military, as well as some Department of Defense civilians. According to Eglins NAVSCOLEOD Fact Sheet, for Marines the school consists of 143 academic training days (not including weekends or holidays) and is broken down into 10 separate training divisions CORE, Demolition, Tools and Methods, Biological and Chemical, Ground Ordnance, Air Ordnance, Improvised Explosive Devices, Nuclear Ordnance, WMD and Underwater. Even after finishing school, continuing education is vital to EOD technicians. Every 2336 Marine has to be re-screened an nually to make aya theyre receiving continued refresher training and maintaining their core competencies. Certifications EOD Marines may apply training and experience toward a journeyman apprenticeship as an ordnance artificer through the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program. And of course, Marines who complete EOD training and earn the MOS are qualified to wear the EOD badge on their uniforms to signify their intense training and commitment.

Physical Fitness Standards for Air Force Basic Training

Physical Fitness Standards for Air Force Basic TrainingPhysical Fitness Standards for Air Force Basic TrainingThe Air Force advises you to get in shape before you report for Air Force Basic Military Training. You should work on your physical conditioning in advance so you will be prepared to pass the fitness standards required for entry and then to go through the physical conditioning and meet the physical training targets required for graduation. Suggested Fitness Level at Basic Training Arrival How fit should you be before you arrive? Men and women have different standards to achieve. Here are your targets that will best ensure your success in BMT Males 1.5-mile run in less than 1345 minutes, mora than 25 push-ups in a minute, more than 35 sit-ups in a minute.Females 1.5-mile run in less than 1600 minutes, more than 15 push-ups in a minute, more than 30 sit-ups in a minute. The Air Force suggests training for the run by dauerlauf at first at a slow pace for 15 to 20 minutes. As you build your fitness, work up to a level of doing a continuous 30 to 40 minute run three to five times per week. Fitness Standards Upon Arrival at AFBMT You will receive an initial assessment of your physical fitness (1.5-mile run, push-ups, sit-ups, and body composition) during zero-week of basic training. This assessment aids in identifying recruits who are in poor physical condition. Men must be able to complete the 1.5 miles run in 1830 and women must be able to complete it in 2135.Must meet body composition standards. The abdominal circumference of 39.0 inches for men and 35.5 inched for women. If not meeting this, body fat is estimated and the limits are 20% for men and 28% for women.If you dont meet these two standards, you may be immediately processed for entry-level separation as you are deemed not medically able to complete BMT.Results of this assessment designate a recruits physical fitness category. Privileges may be revoked if you show no signs of improvement.Rec ycle action may occur any time a recruit does not improve or fails to meet standards.Airmen on full PC waivers have the saatkorn restrictions as those who fail to improve. Not Meeting Physical Fitness Standards Consequences It is not advisable to show up at Air Force Basic Military Training out of shape, as recruits have only six weeks (including the in processing week) before they must be able to pass the standards.By far, failing to pass the physical fitness standards is the number one reason that most recruits inAir Force Basic Trainingget recycled. Recycle is a term that means taking a recruit out of their normal flight, and recycling them into a flight that is in an earlier week of training (usually two weeks). That means that the recycled recruit spends extra time inbasic training. Some recruits are recycled three and even four times for failing to meet the physical fitness standards before the commander finally gives up and initiatesadministrative discharge action. Phy sical Preparation During AFBMT While at basic, youll do physical conditioning (PC) six days per week. The six-day-a-week regimen includes three days of aerobic running and three days of muscular endurance training. The runs consist of 40-minute sessions of group-paced running, self-paced running, and six 30-second sprint interval runs separated by brisk walking. Each week, trainees are timed on a 1.5-mile run. The muscular endurance training takes up to 48 minutes on a circuit of crunches, leg lifts, push-ups, flutter kicks, and pull-ups. These are designed to improve upper body and abdominal strength quickly. During the entire period of basic training, recruits are individually timed on the 1.5-mile run once per week. Lack of improvement may require a reassessment of your fitness categoryImprovement may move you into a higher fitness categoryRecycle action is considered if you are more than a certain time over your allotted running time Graduation Requirements The final fitnes s test is conducted at the end of the 4th WOT/beginning of the 5th WOT (prior to Warrior Week). To pass, recruits must meet the following minimum physical fitness standards Males 1.5 mile Run - 1157Sit-Ups in one minute 42 for age 29 and under, 39 for age 30-39.Push-Ups in one minute 27 for age 29 and under, 27 for age 30-39.Abdominal Circumference 35 inches or less Females 1.5 Mile Run - 1426Sit-Ups in one minute 38 for age 29 and under, 29 for age 30-39.Push-Ups in one minute 18 for age 29 and under, 14 for age 30-39Abdominal Circumference 31.5 inches or less The push-ups and sit-ups must all be performed with proper form. If you come close but dont pass, you may be given another chance to pass the test the next day. Recruits who fail to meet the above standards can expect to be recycled for a minimum period of two weeks. Warhawk Physical Fitness Award Recruits who make the following minimum standards qualify for the Warhawk Award, which is the highest standard. Males 1.5 mile Run - 855Sit-Ups - 70 in one minutePush-Ups - 65 in one minutePull-Ups - 10 with no time limit Females 1.5 Mile Run - 1055Sit-Ups - 60 in one minutePush-Ups - 40 in one minutePull-Ups - 5 with no time limit Thunderbolt Physical Fitness Award Recruits who make the following minimum physical fitness standards qualify for Thunderbolt Award, or the Honor Graduate requirement. While Physical Fitness is only one small part of the Honor Graduate requirements, a recruit must meet the following minimum physical fitness standards to even be considered for the honor Males 1.5 mile Run - 930Sit-Ups - 60 in one minutePush-Ups - 55 in one minutePull-Ups - 5 with no time limit Females 1.5 Mile Run - 1200Sit-Ups - 55 in one minutePush-Ups - 30 in one minutePull-Ups - 2 with no time limit

Venus Williams will fund women entrepreneurs in a new TV series

Venus Williams will fund women entrepreneurs in a new TV seriesVenus Williams will fund women entrepreneurs in a new TV seriesVenus Williams, four-time Olympic gold medal winner, owner of seven Grand Slam singles titles and tennis icon for all, has forever changed the way womens tennis is played with her power game where serves set the tone.She also forever changed the way women in tennis get paid, through her years-long pioneeringcampaign for equal pay in womens tennis. Williams critiqued how Wimbledon, atop prize in tennis, paidwomen less than men for singles titles. In an important op-ed, she said that unequal paydevalues the principle of meritocracy and diminishes the years of hard work that women on the tour have put into becoming professional tennis players. In 2007, her efforts paid off and the prize money for Wimbledon was finally made equal.Now, she wants to help other women achieve business success in their own professions. On Wednesday, Williams announced that she is devel oping areality TV competition series that is tentatively called Deals in Heels.Deals in HeelsIn each episode, five businesswomen will pitch Williams and her panel of experts about their ideas. The entrepreneurs with the top two ideas will be taken to an executive suite for the panel to dig deeper into their idea.If thebusiness plans are solid enough to continue, the selected businesswomen will get a month of mentorship to reach benchmarks. After that, theyll get to re-pitch their idea. This is where the competition kicks inonlyone of the entrepreneurs will get investment from the panel for their idea.Williams will host and executive produce the series. Staness Jonekos, CEO of Eat Like a Woman, and Deborah Perry Piscone, Alley to the Valley CEO, are also co-executive producers.As an advocate for gender and pay equality, Im thrilled to be working with 3 Ball Entertainment on this project that fosters and supports trailblazing women who are actively pursuing their professional aspirati ons, Williams told Deadline.So far it sounds similar toShark Tank but with Venus Williams as a venture capitalist Shark. There is no network thats attached to the series yet, but theres no question many women will want to get advice from a champion like Williams.