AFSC 3E8X1 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL

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1 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE CFETP 3E8X1 Headquarters US Air Force Parts I and II Washington DC August 2010 (Incorporating Change 2 Dated 1 November 2011) AFSC 3E8X1 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL CAREER FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-publishing website at for downloading or ordering. RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

2 Table of Contents PART I Preface 4 Abbreviations and Terms Explained 5 Section A - General Information 15 Purpose of the CFETP Uses of the CFETP Coordination and Approval of the CFETP Section B - Career Field Progression and Information 17 Specialty Descriptions Skill/Career Progression Apprentice (3-Level) Journeyman (5-Level) Craftsman (7-Level) Superintendent (9-Level) Civil Engineer Manager Training Decisions Community College of the Air Force Career Field Path Section C - Skill Level Training Requirements 35 Purpose Specialty Qualification Requirements Apprentice (3-Level) Journeyman (5-Level) Craftsman (7-Level) Superintendent (9-Level) Civil Engineer Manager Section D - Resource Constraints 43 Purpose Training Constraints Section E - Transitional Training Guide 44 PART II Section A - Specialty Training Standard 45 Implementation Purpose Recommendations Qualitative Requirements

3 AFQTP Documentation Record Section B - Course Objective List 65 Section C - Support Materials 66 Section D - Training Course Index 67 Section E - Major Command (MAJCOM) Unique Requirements 68 Section F Home Station Training 69 Section G EOD Standard Training Package 72

4 OPR: 366 TRS/TRR Certified by: HQ AFCESA/CEOF Supersedes: CFETP 3E8X1, 15 August 2007 Pages: 76

5 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL AFSC 3E8X1 CAREER FIELD EDUCATION AND TRAINING PLAN PART I Preface 1. This Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) is a comprehensive education and training document that identifies life-cycle education and training requirements, training support resources, and minimum core task requirements for this specialty. The CFETP will provide personnel a clear career path to success and instill rigor in all aspects of career field training. 2. The CFETP consists of two parts; supervisors plan, manage, and control training within their specialty using both parts of the plan Part I provides information necessary for overall management of the specialty. Section A explains how everyone will use the plan. Section B identifies career-field progression information, duties and responsibilities, training strategies, and career field path. Section C associates each level with specialty qualifications (knowledge, education, experience, training, and other). Section D indicates resource constraints. Section E identifies transition training guide requirements for SSgt through MSgt Part II includes the following: Section A identifies the Specialty Training Standard (STS) to include duties, tasks, and technical references to support training, Air Education and Training Command (AETC) conducted training, wartime course and core task, and correspondence course requirements. Section B contains the course objective list and training standards supervisors will use to determine if Airmen satisfied training requirements. Section C identifies available support materials. An example is a Qualification Training Package (QTP) which may be developed to support proficiency training). Section D identifies a training course index supervisors can use to determine resources available to support training. Included here are both mandatory and optional courses, as well as exportable courseware. Section E identifies MAJCOM-unique training requirements supervisors can use to determine additional training required for the associated qualification needs. At unit level, supervisors and trainers will use Part II to identify, plan, and conduct training commensurate with the overall goals of this plan. Section F identifies home station training references and course material required for this specialty in support of contingency/wartime training At unit level, supervisors and trainers will use part II to identify, plan and conduct training commensurate with overall goals of this guide. 3. Using guidance provided in the CFETP will ensure individuals in this specialty receive effective and efficient training at the appropriate points in their career. This plan will enable us to train today s work force for tomorrow s jobs. 4

6 Abbreviations and Terms Explained A1C Airman 1 st Class ACES-OPS Automated Civil Engineer System-Operations ADL Advanced Distributive Learning AETC Air Education and Training Command AT Advanced Training AF Air Force AFCAT Air Force Catalog AFCEE Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence AFCESA Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency AFCFM Air Force Career Field Manager AFH Air Force Handbook AFI Air Force Instruction AFIADL Air Force Institute of Advanced Distributive Learning AFIND Air Force Index AFIT Air Force Institute of Technology AFJQS Air Force Job Qualification Standard AFMAN Air Force Manual AFOSH Air Force Occupational Safety and Health AFPAM Air Force Pamphlet AFPD Air Force Policy Directive AFQTP Air Force Qualification Training Package AFRC Air Force Reserve Command AFRL Air Force Research Laboratory AFS Air Force Specialty AFSC Air Force Specialty Code AFTR Air Force Training Record ALS Airman Leadership School AMN Airman ANG Air National Guard AS Allowance Standard BCE Base Civil Engineer 6

7 BMT Basic Military Training CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear CBRNE Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Explosive CBT Computer Based Training CCAF Community College of the Air Force CDC Career Development Course CE Civil Engineer CEM Chief Enlisted Manager CEMAS Civil Engineer Material Acquisition System CerTest Certification Testing CFETP Career Field Education and Training Plan CFR Code of Federal Regulations CMSgt Chief Master Sergeant CoBRA Combat Battlefield Ready Airman COL Course Objective List COTS Commercial Off The Shelf CRA Contingency Ready Airman CSS Contingency Support Staff CTK Consolidated Tool Kits DL Distance Learning DoD Department of Defense DoDD Department of Defense Directive DoDI Department of Defense Instruction DoT Department of Transportation DRMO Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office DRU Direct Reporting Unit ECAMP Environmental Compliance Assessment Management Programs EIAP Environmental Impact Analysis Program EMIS Environmental Management Information System EPA Environmental Protective Agency EPC Environmental Protection Committee EPCRA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act ESL Equipment & Supplies Listing 7

8 ESOH Environmental Safety and Occupational Health EST Enlisted Specialty Training ETL Engineering Technical Letter FAM Functional Area Manager FGS Final Governing Standard FHCTP Federal Hazard Communication Training Program FIFRA Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act FOA Field Operating Agency FPCON Force Protection Condition FSTR Full Spectrum Threat Response FTD Field Training Detachment GED General Education Development GER General Education Requirements GPC Government Purchase Card HAZCOM Hazard Communication HAZMART Hazard Materials Pharmacy HAZMAT Hazardous Material HAZWASTE Hazardous Waste HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations HQ Headquarters HST Home Station Training HYT High Year Tenure IAW In Accordance With ISD Instructional System Development IWIMS Interim Work Information Management System JIT Just In Time LBP Lead-Based Paint LMS Learning Management System MAJCOM Major Command MOPP Mission Oriented Protective Posture MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet MSgt Master Sergeant MTT Mobile Training Team 8

9 NBC Nuclear, Biological, Chemical NCOA Non-Commissioned Officer Academy NEPA National Environmental Policy Act NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health OEBGD Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document OJT On-the-Job Training OPR Office of Primary Responsibility OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSR Occupational Survey Report POI Plan of Instruction PoP Performance-oriented Packaging Standards PPE Personal Protective Equipment Prime BEEF Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force QAE Quality Assurance Evaluation QAP Quality Assurance Personnel QDR Quality Deficiency Report QT Qualification Training RAM Read Ahead Material RCRA Resources Conservation and Recovery Act RD&A Research, Development, and Acquisition RED HORSE Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers SABER Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements SAV Staff Assistance Visit SKT Specialty Knowledge Test SME Subject Matter Expert SMSgt Senior Master Sergeant SNCOA Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy SORTS Status of Resources and Training System SOFA Status of Forces Agreement SOP Standard Operating Procedures SrA Senior Airman SRC Survival Recovery Center SSgt Staff Sergeant 9

10 STS Specialty Training Standard TAFMS Total Active Federal Military Service TG Technical Guide TIDES Training Impact Decision System TM Technical Manual TO Technical Order TPT Training Plan Team TQT Task Qualification Training TR Training Reference TSgt Technical Sergeant TTG Technical Training Graduate U&TW Utilization and Training Workshop UCC Unit Control Center UEC Unit Environmental Coordinator UETM Unit Education and Training Manager UGT Up-Grade Training UN United Nations USDA United States Department of Agriculture UTC Unit Type Code VTS Video Teleseminar VTT Video Teletraining WAPS Weighted Airman Promotion System WMP War Mobilization Plan WRM War Reserve Material Advanced Distributive Learning (ADL) Anytime, anyplace learning within the DoD consisting of instructional modules comprised of sharable content objectives in an Internet/Intranet environment. Advanced Training (AT) A formal course which provides individuals who are qualified in one or more positions of their Air Force Specialty (AFS) with additional skills/knowledge to enhance their expertise in the career field. Training is for selected career Airmen at the advanced level of the AFS. Air Force Career Field Manager (AFCFM) An individual on the Air Staff charged with the responsibility for overseeing all training and career field management aspects of an Air Force specialty or group of specialties. 10

11 Air Force Job Qualification Standard/Command Job Qualification Standard (AFJQS/CJQS) A comprehensive task list that describes a particular job type or duty position. Used by supervisors to document task qualifications. The tasks on AFJQS/CJQS are common to all persons serving in the described duty position. Air Force Qualification Training Package (AFQTP) An instructional package for use at the unit to qualify, or aid qualification, in a duty position, program, or on a piece of equipment. AFQTPs identify the Air Force s standardized method of performing the task. The AFQTP may be printed (paper-based), computer-based, or in other audiovisual media. Air Force Training Record (AFTR) Web-based relational database used to track personnel s upgrade training requirements. (Formerly known as COVER Train) Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources (BEAR) Facilities, equipment, and basic infrastructure to support the bed down of deployed forces and aircraft at austere locations; a critical capability to fielding expeditionary aerospace forces. Resources include tents, field kitchens, latrine systems, shop equipment, electrical and power systems, runway systems aircraft shelter, and water systems needed to sustain operations. Battlefield Airman - Airmen specifically identified as Battlefield Airmen perform tasks to integrate and synchronize air and space operations in the deep or extended battle space. These airmen routinely fight with joint maneuver and SOF units. Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) A comprehensive, multipurpose document encapsulating the entire spectrum of education and training for a career field. It outlines a logical growth plan that includes training resources and is designed to make career field training identifiable, to eliminate duplication, and to ensure this training is budget defensible. Certification and Testing (CerTest) A multi-media evaluation program used to test an individual s knowledge of principles and procedures in their career field. Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Commercially procured training products. Computer Based Training (CBT) A self-paced stand-alone computer product used to deliver interactive subject and task knowledge. Contingency Ready Airman (CRA) A technical training graduate (TTG) capable of deploying and performing as an apprentice level within the designated AFSC the day they get to their first duty location. Contingency Wartime Task Basic wartime skills, knowledge, and major common contingency/wartime tasks that Prime BEEF teams members will be required to perform. These tasks are listed in AFPAM , Volume 10, Contingency Training Guide and Task Standards. 11

12 Continuation Training Additional training exceeding requirements with emphasis on present and future duty assignments. Core Task A task Air Force Career Field Managers (AFCFM) identified as a minimum qualification requirement within an Air Force specialty or duty position. These tasks exemplify the essence of the career field. Course Objective List (COL) A publication derived from initial and advanced skills course training standard, identifying the tasks and knowledge requirements, and respective standards provided to achieve a 3, 5, and 7-skill level in this career field. Supervisors use the COL to assist in conducting graduate evaluations in accordance with AFI , Volume 1, Training Development, Delivery, and Evaluation. Critical Task Tasks that have been identified by the work center supervisor as having a detrimental effect on mission accomplishment if not performed correctly. Critical tasks may or may not be the same as core tasks but are mandatory if identified as 'critical' to the individual's position by the supervisor or work center. Desire List An inquiry product run by the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) to reflect a listing of levies tasked to a unit, and the unit personnel currently eligible to fill the requirements. The Desire List is a flexible product in that various personnel aspects can be queried. Diamond Tasks ( ) - Diamond tasks are extremely important to the career field. Diamond tasks are the same as core tasks with one exception--equipment shortfalls at most locations have created problems with the actual hands-on certification of these tasks. In instances where required equipment is not available for instruction, completion of the task s AFQTP and passing the corresponding CerTest is all that is required for upgrade and qualification training. Hands-on certification should be accomplished at the first opportunity when equipment is available. Distance Learning (DL) Includes video tele-seminar (VTS), video tele-training (VTT), and computer-based training (CBT). These are formal courses that a training wing or a contractor develops for export to a field location (in place of resident training) for trainees to complete without the on-site support of the formal school instructor. For instance, courses are offered by Air Force Institute of Technology, Air University, and Training Detachments. Duty Position Task The tasks assigned to an individual for the position currently held. These include as a minimum all core tasks, critical tasks, and any other tasks assigned by the supervisor. Enlisted Specialty Training (EST) A mix of formal training (technical school) and informal training (on-the-job) to qualify and upgrade Airmen in each skill level of a specialty. Exportable Training Additional training via computer-assisted, paper text, interactive video, or other necessary means to supplement training. 12

13 Field Technical Training (Type 4 and Type 7) Special or regular on-site training conducted by a Field Training Detachment (FTD) (Type 4) or by a Mobile Training Team (MTT) (Type 7). Go/No Go The stage at which an individual has gained enough skill, knowledge, and experience to perform the tasks without supervision. Trainee has met the task standard. Home Station Training (HST) Training conducted at the individual s home station for contingency operations. Civil Engineer training requirements, frequencies, and sources are listed in AFI , Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force (BEEF) Program. Initial Skills Training AFS-specific training an individual receives upon entry into the Air Force or upon retraining into this specialty for award of the 3-skill level. Normally, this training is conducted by AETC at one of the technical training wings. Instructional System Development (ISD) A deliberate and orderly, but flexible, process for planning, developing, implementing, and managing instructional systems. It ensures personnel are taught in a cost-efficient way the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for successful job performance. Just-in-Time (JIT) Training Training required just prior to a selected deployment that delivers training necessary for mission accomplishment. It is typically predicated on hard to obtain contingency skills. Learning Management System (LMS) An automated web-based distributive learning system that delivers standard knowledge-based material to personnel, allowing for academic self-paced learning and providing the ability to access material anytime..anywhere. MAJCOM Functional Manager (MFM) An individual responsible for the management and planning of all personnel and equipment within a specific functional area to support wartime and peacetime contingencies Occupational Survey Report (OSR) A detailed report showing the results of an occupational survey of tasks performed within a particular AFS. On-the-Job Training (OJT) Hands-on, over-the-shoulder training conducted to certify personnel in both upgrade (skill level award) and job qualification (duty position certification) training. Optimal Training The ideal combination of training settings resulting in the highest levels of proficiency on specified performance requirements within the minimum time possible. Proficiency Training Additional training, either in-residence, exportable advanced training courses, or on-the-job training, provided to personnel to increase their skills and knowledge beyond the minimum required for upgrade. 13

14 Qualification Training (QT) Actual hands-on task performance training designed to qualify an individual in a specific duty position. This portion of the dual channel on-the-job training program occurs both during and after the upgrade training process. It is designed to provide the performance skills required to do the job. Readiness Training Package (RTP) Establishes standard levels of knowledge and proficiency for common Full Spectrum Threat Response (FSTR) and Readiness subject areas by providing instructors with training references, materials, and lesson objectives used in teaching and evaluating the course subject matter. Representative Sites Typical organizational units having similar missions, weapon systems or equipment, or a set of jobs, used as a basis for estimating average training capacities and costs within the Training Impact Decision System (TIDES). Resource Constraints Resource deficiencies, such as money, facilities, time, manpower, or equipment that precludes desired training from being delivered. Skills Training A formal course resulting in the award of a skill level. Specialty Training A mix of formal training (technical school) and informal training (onthe-job) to qualify and upgrade Airmen in the award of a skill level. Specialty Training Standard (STS) Describes skills and knowledge that Airmen in a particular AFS need on the job. It further serves as a contract between the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) and the user to show the overall training requirements for an AFS taught in the resident and nonresident courses. Spin-up Training (SUT) - Training required just prior to a select deployment that delivers training necessary for mission accomplishment. It is typically predicated on hard to attain contingency skills. Standard An exact value, a physical entity, or an abstract concept, established and defined by authority, custom, or common consent to serve as a reference, model, or rule in measuring quantities or qualities, establishing practices or procedures, or evaluating results; a fixed quantity or quality. Supplemental Training Training for a portion of an AFS without a change in AFSC. Formal training on new equipment, methods, and technology that are not suited for on-thejob training. Task Qualification Training (TQT) Training that ensures an individual can perform mission essential tasks in the environment in which they perform those tasks. Total Force All collective Air Force components (Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, and civilian elements) of the United States Air Force. 14

15 Training Capacity The capability of a training setting to provide training on specified requirements, based on the availability of resources. Training Impact Decision System (TIDES) A computer-based decision support technology designed to assist Air Force Career Field Managers (AFCFM) in making critical judgments relevant to what training should be provided to personnel within career fields, when training should be provided (at what career points), and where training should be conducted (training setting). A TIDES template is used Air Force-wide for standardization and formatting of CFETPs. Training Planning Team (TPT) Comprised of the same personnel as a U&TW, however, TPTs are more intimately involved in training development and the range of issues is greater than is normal in the U&TW forum. Training Requirements Analysis A detailed analysis of tasks for a particular AFS to be included in the training decision process. Upgrade Training (UGT) Identifies the mandatory courses, task qualification requirements, and correspondence course completion requirements for award of the 5, 7, and 9-skill levels. Utilization and Training Workshop (U&TW) A forum of the Air Force Career Field Managers (AFCFM), MAJCOM Functional Area Managers (FAM), Subject Matter Experts (SME), and AETC training personnel that determine career ladder training requirements. 15

16 Section A - General Information 4. Purpose. This CFETP provides the information necessary for Air Force Career Field Managers (AFCFM), MAJCOM Functional Managers (MFM), commanders, training managers, supervisors and trainers, to plan, develop, manage, and conduct an effective career field training program. This plan outlines the training that individuals in the AFS should receive in order to develop and progress throughout their career. This plan identifies initial skills, upgrade, qualification, advanced, and proficiency training. Initial skills training is the AFS specific training an individual receives upon entry into the Air Force or upon retraining into this specialty for award of the 3-skill level. Normally, this training is conducted by AETC at one of the technical training centers. Upgrade training identifies the mandatory courses, task qualification requirements, and correspondence course completion requirements for award of the 3-, 5-, 7-, 9-skill level. Qualification training is actual handson task performance training designed to qualify an airman in a specific duty position. This training program occurs both during and after the upgrade training process. It is designed to provide the performance skills and knowledge required to do the job. Advanced Training is formal specialty training used for selected airmen. Proficiency training is additional training, either in-residence or exportable advanced training courses, or on-the-job training provided to personnel to increase their skills and knowledge beyond the minimum required for upgrade. The CFETP has several purposes--some are: 4.1. Serves as a management tool to plan, manage, conduct, and evaluate a career field training program. Also, it is used to help supervisors identify training at the appropriate point in an individual s career Identifies task and knowledge training requirements for each skill level in the specialty and recommends education and training throughout each phase of an individual s career Lists training courses available in the specialty, identifies sources of training, and training delivery methods Identifies major resource constraints that impact full implementation of the desired career field training process. 5. Uses. The plan will be used by MFMs and supervisors at all levels to ensure comprehensive and cohesive training programs are available for each individual in the specialty AETC training personnel will develop or revise formal resident, nonresident, field and exportable training based upon requirements established by the users and documented in Part II of the CFETP. They will also work with the AFCFM, Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency Force Development Division (HQ AFCESA/CEOF), to develop acquisition strategies for obtaining resources needed to provide the identified training MFMs will ensure their training programs complement the CFETP mandatory initial, upgrade, and proficiency requirements. OJT, resident training, contract training, CerTest, or exportable courses can satisfy identified requirements. MAJCOM-developed training to support this AFS must be identified for inclusion into the plan. 16

17 5.3. Unit Education and Training managers and supervisors must ensure each individual completes the mandatory training requirements (including MAJCOM supplemental requirements) for the upgrade training specified in this plan Each individual will complete the mandatory training requirements specified in this plan. The lists of courses in Part II will be used as a reference to support training. 6. Coordination and Approval. The AFCFM is the approval authority for the CFETP. The AFCFM will initiate an annual review of this document to ensure currency and accuracy. MAJCOM representatives and AETC personnel will identify and coordinate on the career field training requirements. Using the list of courses in Part II, they will eliminate duplicate training. 17

18 Section B Career Field Progression and Information 7. Specialty Descriptions. This information supplements what is presented in the Enlisted Classification Directory. CEM Code 3E800, Civil Engineer EOD Manager AFSC 3E851, Journeyman AFSC 3E891, Superintendent AFSC 3E831, Apprentice AFSC 3E871, Craftsman AFSC 3E811, Helper 7.1. Specialty Summary. Performs, supervises and manages explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations to protect people, resources, and the environment from the effects of hazardous explosive ordnance and IEDs, including weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Detects, identifies, renders safe, recovers, and disposes of conventional, incendiary, chemical, biological, and nuclear ordnance delivered or placed by enemy forces and US and allied ordnance made dangerous by accident or other circumstance.. Renders safe and disposes of criminal/terrorist improvised explosive devices. Other duties include: supporting the United States Secret Service for the protection of the President, Vice President and other dignitaries; providing support to Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies concerning EOD matters when determined to be in the interest of public safety; supporting specialized Joint Service Task Force operations; instructing base and community members on ordnance recognition skills and improvised explosive device countermeasures; and providing the hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response capability for incidents involving explosive ordnance. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: General EOD Duties and Responsibilities Aircraft Launch and Recovery. Supports sortie generation by responding to airfield emergencies to render safe ordnance and aircraft hazards during in-flight and ground emergencies or crash situations Force Protection. Eliminates or mitigates explosive hazards created by known or suspected criminal and terrorist devices. Neutralizes and disposes of improvised explosive devices. Uses x-ray equipment, robotics systems, and remotely initiated or controlled tools and techniques to interrogate and gain access to the device. Employs appropriate bomb suit, flak vests/helmet, CBRNE suits and other special personal protective equipment during response operations Weapons of Mass Destruction. Provides full-spectrum response capability to nuclear, biological, chemical, radiological, incendiary, conventional explosive ordnance and IEDs Nuclear Weapon Incident/Accident. Provides initial response force (IRF) support to nuclear weapon incidents and accidents Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Recovery Operations. Clears unexploded ordnance and hazards from airfields, forward operating locations, landing zones, and drop zones. Neutralizes hazards from explosive related incidents, which, because of unusual circumstances, present a threat to operations, installations, 18

19 personnel or materiel. Disposes of unserviceable, excess, or dangerous ordnance. Transports demolition explosives and equipment to authorized disposal areas. Fabricates explosive demolition charges, and disposes of hazardous explosives. Conducts and supervises render safe operations. Responds to emergencies with equipment and technical data. Conducts long range and close in reconnaissance, identifies and assesses ordnance condition, and advises commanders on recommended safe withdrawal distances. Excavates and renders safe unexploded ordnance, exploits unknown items for technical intelligence value, and uses monitoring and detecting equipment when ordnance may contain, or may be contaminated with, toxic or radioactive materials Active Range Clearance. Clear active bombing and gunnery ranges in coordination with range management offices and environmental agencies. Clears explosive contaminated property. Surveys extent of explosive contamination on AF property, and on bombing and gunnery, research and development, and munitions test ranges. Prepares clearance plans and cost estimates for clearance operations. Establishes, operates, and maintains EOD explosive proficiency ranges Mortuary Services. Perform evaluation and removal procedures of ordnance left on or embedded in casualties Federal Agency and Civil Authority Support. Assist Federal and civil authorities with terrorist or other criminal acts, accidents, found explosive items, and other requests for support. Supports United States Secret Service, Department of State and other Federal agencies by providing protection to the President, Vice President, and other dignitaries Base Populace Training. Provides training on ordnance hazards and recognition, mine awareness, terrorist bomb search procedures, and personnel protective measures Deployment and Special Support Taskings. Deploys to support Major Combat Operations (MCO), special operations and military operations other than war. Plans EOD contingency operations. Develops operation plans, concepts of operation, and operating instructions on EOD employment. Develops explosive safety plans. Supports research and development testing of weapons, aircraft, and space systems. Supports specialized Joint Service task force operations EOD Flight Sustainment Operations. Identifies requirements for and maintains tools, equipment, supplies, and technical data. Orders, inventories, stores, mobilizes, and maintains specialized tools, equipment, supplies, and EOD publications. Uses computers to support flight activities. Develops notional concepts, mission need statements, and operational requirements documents. Estimates for clearance operations. Establishes, operates, and maintains EOD explosive proficiency ranges Duties and Responsibilities for EOD Apprentice and Journeyman Performs explosive ordnance disposal functions. 19

20 Conducts area reconnaissance for detecting and identifying unexploded ordnance Determines distances to which personnel and material must be evacuated Photographs all unknown explosive ordnance for technical intelligence and reporting requirements Removes earth and debris surrounding unexploded ordnance, using mechanical tools, hand tools, and appropriate equipment Estimates depth of buried explosive ordnance by using probing techniques or detection equipment Performs constructing, sinking, and timbering of shafts for access to buried explosive ordnance and to protect personnel during recovery operations Performs necessary rendering safe procedures, using special tools and techniques, including remote controlled devices and shaped charges Removes safe explosive ordnance by using winches, pulleys, cables, or cranes Operates and interprets radiation and other detecting instruments in monitoring areas adjacent to unexploded ordnance suspected of containing toxic or radioactive contamination Neutralizes, leak seals, packages, and disposes of chemical and biological munitions Disposes of explosive ordnance rendered exceptionally hazardous by damage or deterioration Disposes of unserviceable explosives by thermal treatment Notifies authorities when areas are free of danger Secures explosive ordnance and equipment to vehicles and plans evacuation routes Prepares reports concerning explosive ordnance disposal activities Fabricates and uses explosive charges Neutralizes and disposes of improvised explosive devices. 20

21 Performs as a specialized member of the Emergency Support Function Provides guidance and advice to the Incident Commander in detecting, monitoring, evaluating, and decontaminating radioactive, chemical, or biological hazards Safes, removes, and disposes of explosives, explosive devices, and explosive ordnance rendered hazardous due to accident or incident to include ejection and catapult devices, squibs, explosive bolts, warheads, bombs, rockets, guided missiles, guns, and gun ammunition Conducts explosive ordnance ancillary programs for base populace and other agencies Performs related munitions and weapons functions Performs functions relating to EOD munitions, weapons, or nuclear weapons activities as directed Maintains explosive ordnance publications and administrative publications libraries pertaining to explosive ordnance functions Inventories, stores, and maintains supplies, tools, and equipment relative to explosive ordnance disposal Complies with environmental and safety regulations in performing EOD operations Duties and Responsibilities for EOD Craftsman Advises on EOD related problems Resolves EOD problems and provides other activities with advice and guidance on EOD matters Organizes and conducts explosive ordnance disposal operations Determines procedures to be used in detecting, identifying, rendering safe, recovering, or destroying explosive, incendiary, and nuclear ordnance Performs EOD functions Conducts area reconnaissance for detecting and identifying unexploded ordnance Determines area from which personnel and materials must be evacuated, and ensures it is cleared before proceeding with disposal. 21

22 Estimates depth of buried unexploded ordnance and removes surrounding earth and debris Plans and conducts constructing, sinking, and timbering of shafts for access to buried explosive ordnance and to protect personnel during recovery operations Renders unexploded ordnance safe, using techniques including remote controlled devices and shaped charges Plans and conducts neutralizing and disposing of improvised explosive devices Calculates, fabricates, and uses explosives charges Disposes of unserviceable explosive ordnance by thermal treatment Plans and directs removing safe explosive ordnance, and ensures areas adjacent to unexploded ordnance suspected of containing toxic or radioactive contamination are properly monitored Coordinates EOD activities and movements with other interested military and civilian agencies Prepares reports concerning EOD activities Performs as a specialized member of the Base Emergency Response Force Provides guidance and advice to the Incident Commander on, monitoring, evaluating, and decontaminating radioactive, chemical, or biological hazards Plans, organizes, directs, and assists in safing, removing, and disposing of explosives, explosive devices, and explosive ordnance rendered hazardous due to accident or incident to include ejection and catapult devices, squibs, explosive bolts, warheads, bombs, rockets, guided missiles, guns, and gun ammunition Plans, establishes, and conducts explosive ordnance ancillary programs for disaster preparedness personnel and other agencies Supervises related munitions and weapons functions Ensures functions relating to explosive ordnance disposal, weapons, and nuclear weapons activities are coordinated and performed as directed. 22

23 Ensures the availability of explosive ordnance disposal publications and administrative publication libraries pertaining to explosive ordnance functions Establishes procedures and standards for the availability of supplies, tools, and equipment pertaining to explosive ordnance disposal operations Monitors and determines the proper procedures for turn-in or disposal of unserviceable supplies, tools, and equipment Complies with environmental and safety regulations in performing EOD operations Duties and Responsibilities EOD Superintendent/Civil Engineer EOD Manager Plans and organizes EOD activities Obtains and controls the resources necessary to conduct EOD operations Coordinates with base, local, and federal agencies in matters concerning EOD operations Coordinates deployment taskings through MAJCOM and unit deployment manager Directs EOD activities Checks methods and techniques employed in detecting, identifying, rendering safe, recovering, and destroying explosive ordnance Ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations in performing EOD operations Drafts and prepares correspondence and reports relating to EOD functions Supervises preparing, maintaining, and disposing of records concerning EOD activities Inspects and evaluates EOD activities Inspects EOD activities to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and technical publications Interprets inspection findings, implements corrective actions, and conducts follow-up inspections. 23

24 Performs EOD functions Interprets publications and resolves problems encountered, pertaining to detecting, identifying, rendering safe, recovering, transporting, and disposing of explosive, incendiary, chemical, biological, and nuclear ordnance Plans, organizes, directs, and assists in safing, removing, and disposing of explosives and explosive ordnance rendered hazardous as a result of crashed or disabled aircraft and missiles to include ejection and catapult devices, squibs, explosive bolts, warheads, bombs, rockets, guided missiles, guns, and gun ammunition Provides guidance and assistance detecting, monitoring, evaluating, and decontaminating radioactive, chemical, or biological hazards Supervises, demonstrates, and assists in using special tools, equipment, and techniques pertaining to EOD Directs explosive ordnance ancillary programs. 8. Skill and Career Progression. Adequate training and timely progression from the apprentice to the superintendent level play an important role in the Air Force's ability to accomplish its mission. It is essential that everyone involved in training must do his or her part to plan, manage, and conduct an effective training program. The guidance provided in this part of the CFETP will ensure each individual receives viable training at appropriate points in their career Apprentice (3-Level) Upon completion of initial skills training, a trainee will work with a trainer to enhance their knowledge and skills to progress to the 5-level Complete CE Common Core Distance Learning product prior to ordering CDCs Utilize the Career Development Course (CDC), Air Force Qualification Training Packages (AFQTPs) and other exportable courses for subject and task fundamentals in the career field. Successfully complete applicable CerTests Once trained and task certified, a trainee may perform the task unsupervised After all upgrade training requirements are completed, supervisors and Unit Education and Training Managers (UETM) coordinate upgrade procedures. NOTE: All trainees are automatically enrolled in the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) when awarded their primary AFSC. 24

25 8.2. Journeyman (5-Level) levels may be assigned job positions such as team leader, shift supervisor, and task trainer Enter into continuation training to broaden experience base and to advance to the 7-level Must complete, as a minimum, twelve months OJT before award of the 5-level (nine months for re-trainees that were awarded a 5-level in a previous AFSC) Attend the Airman Leadership School (ALS) after serving 48 months in the Air Force or selection to rank of SSgt (active duty only). Either the in-residence or correspondence course is required for Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve Command (ANG/AFRC) personnel Use CDCs and other reference material to prepare for Weighted Airman Performance Systems (WAPS) testing Continue pursuing a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree Completion of 100% core/diamond task training is prerequisite to award of the 5-level After all upgrade training requirements are completed; supervisors and UETMs coordinate upgrade procedures Completion of Nuclear CBT is prerequisite to award of 5-level Craftsman (7-Level) A craftsman can expect to fill various supervisory and management positions such as shift leader, team chief, supervisor, or task certifier Completion of CE Common Core 7-level Distance Learning Course, 100% core/diamond task training, and graduation from the resident 7-level Craftsman Course are prerequisites for award of the 7-level Must complete, as a minimum, twelve months OJT before award of the 7-level (six months for re-trainees that were awarded a 7-level in a previous AFSC) levels should take continuation training courses or obtain additional knowledge on management of resources and personnel Continue academic education through CCAF and higher degree programs is encouraged. 25

26 Attend the Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) after promotion to TSgt (active duty only). Either the in-residence or correspondence course is required for Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve Command (ANG/AFRC) personnel After all upgrade training requirements are completed; supervisors and UETMs coordinate upgrade procedures Superintendent. (9-Level) A 9-level can be expected to fill positions such as flight chief, zone superintendents, and various staff positions Must be a SMSgt for award of the 9-skill level Completion of Civil Engineer Superintendent Course (AFIT WMGT 570) is MANDATORY for all Active Duty and Air Force Reserve SMSgt s and is HIGHLY encouraged for Air National Guard members but it is not mandatory for award of the 9-skill level Should pursue increased knowledge of budget, manpower, resources, and personnel management After completion of CCAF, recommend the pursuit of additional higher education and completion of courses outside of their career AFS Will attend the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA) after selection for promotion to MSgt (active duty only). Either the in-residence or correspondence course is required for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG) Civil Engineer EOD Manager (CEM) CEMs work in a variety of similar jobs and functional areas where general managerial and supervisory abilities can be most effectively used and challenged Must be selected for CMSgt and possess qualifications as a 3E Resident graduation of the USAF Senior NCO Academy (SNCOA) is a prerequisite for CMSgt sew-on (active duty only). In-residence or correspondence course required for ANG/AFRC personnel Completion of the Chief Leadership Course is mandatory. 9. Training Decisions. The CFETP uses a building block approach (simple to complex) to encompass the entire spectrum of training requirements for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal career field. The spectrum includes a strategy for when, where, and how to meet the training requirements. The strategy must be apparent and affordable to reduce duplication of training and eliminate a disjointed approach to training. The following training decisions were made by members of the March 2008 Utilization and Training Workshop (U&TW) held at Eglin AFB Florida: 26

27 9.1. Continue to pursue development of multimedia training products for the EOD career field using Air Force Institute of Technology, AFCESA Learning Management System and other electronic training venues and resources Develop a mission capable electronic training record program to allow management of all aspects of EOD training from upgrade through annual training management Initial Skills Training. The initial skill course was reviewed for content. Additions, deletions, and modifications were made to the course. Wartime training tasks were identified and validated Level Upgrade Training Requirements. Existing CDCs were reviewed and updated to ensure only current material remained and new technology information was added Level Upgrade Training Requirements. 7-level training requirements were reviewed and validated Proficiency Training. Any additional career field knowledge and skill requirements that were not taught through initial skills or upgrade training are assigned as continuation training. The purpose of continuation training is to ensure EOD airman remain highly qualified and technically proficient on EOD skills at the appropriate point in their careers. The EOD Standard Training Package establishes minimum training requirements to maintain EOD proficiency. EOD MAJCOMs may add additional training requirements (mandatory or optional) to fulfill their mission needs. EOD proficiency requirements and the EOD Standard Training Package was reviewed and updated to meet current career field requirements Supplemental Training. Subject Matter Experts (SME) and the Training Committee reviewed supplemental training courses for technical accuracy and identified training that was no longer required. They revalidated the remaining courses as necessary to fully support career progression in the AFS CerTest. Originally, the CerTest program was developed to support transition training and meet DoD certification requirements. Now, it is also the singular platform to launch AFQTP tests and supplement the evaluation of OJT. CerTest format is not currently used for EOD training. 10. Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). Enrollment in CCAF occurs upon award of primary AFSC. CCAF provides the opportunity to obtain an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree. In addition to its associate degree program, CCAF offers the following: Occupational Instructor Certification. The instructor must be a full-time instructor teaching a CCAF course at an affiliated school at the time of nomination. Additionally, instructors should: Hold an associate or higher degree from a degreegranting institution that is accredited in accordance with CCAF requirements. Complete a Teaching Internship of 12 semester hours. Complete an instructor training course of at least 3 semester hours. Have 2 years teaching experience as a CCAF instructor from the date assigned instructor duties. Hold the journeyman (5-skill level) 27

28 or higher (or fully qualified equivalent) in an AFS and be recommended for certification by the affiliate school commander, commandant, or PME flight chief Trade Skill Certification. When a CCAF student separates or retires, a trade skill certification is awarded for the primary occupational specialty. The college uses a competency based assessment process for trade skill certification at one of four proficiency levels: Apprentice, Journeyman, Craftsman (Supervisor), or Master Craftsman (Manager). All are transcribed on the CCAF transcript. 11. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Associates Degree (4VRC) applies to the 3E8X1 AFSC Degree requirements: Prior to completing a CCAF degree, the individual must be awarded a 5-level and the following requirements must be met: Leadership, management and military studies; physical education; general education; and program elective requirements are identical for all programs. A student needs to hold the journeyman (5) level in the appropriate AFSC at the time of program completion. Attaining the journeyman level is waived for a student in the occupational specialties that do not have journeyman levels. A student must complete all degree requirements before separating, retiring, or becoming a commissioned officer. Degree programs consist of a minimum of 64 semester hours with requirements typically as follows: Course Semester Hours Technical Education Leadership, Management, and Military Studies... 6 Physical Education... 4 General Education Oral Communication... 3 Written Communication... 3 Mathematics... 3 Social Science... 3 Humanities... 3 Program Elective Technical Education; Leadership, Management, and Military Studies; or General Education Total Technical Education Requirement (24 semester hours). A minimum of 12 semester hours of Technical Core subjects and courses must be applied and the remaining semester hours applied from Technical Core or Technical Elective subjects and courses. 28

29 Technical Core Requirements Maximum Semester Hours Algebra-Based Physics 8 CCAF Internship 18 Electricity/Electronics 9 Explosive Ordnance Disposal 24 General Chemistry 4 Hazardous Materials 6 Technical Electives Maximum Semester Hours Accident Prevention 3 Basic Photography (Camera/Video Operations) 3 Blueprint Reading/Schematic Diagrams 3 Computer Science 6 Emergency Medicine 3 Heavy Equipment Operation 3 Industrial Safety 3 Industrial X-ray/Non-Destructive Inspection 3 Inventory Management 3 Investigative Techniques 3 Nuclear Science 4 Map and Compass Reading 3 Principles of Marksmanship 3 Statistics 3 Technical Mathematics (College Algebra or higher) 3 Technical Writing Leadership, Management, and Military Studies (6 Semester Hours): Professional military education, civilian management courses accepted in transfer and/or by testing credit Physical Education (4 semester hours). This requirement is satisfied by completion of Basic Military Training General Education (15 semester hours). Applicable courses must meet the criteria for application of courses to the general education requirements (GER) and be in agreement with the definitions of applicable General Education subject/courses as provided in the CCAF General Catalog. 29

30 General Education Subjects/Courses Semester Hours Oral Communication... 3 Speech Written Communication... 3 English Composition Mathematics... 3 Must be an intermediate algebra or a college-level mathematics course that satisfies the delivering institution's mathematics requirement for graduation. If an acceptable mathematics course is applied as a technical or program elective, a natural science course may be substituted for mathematics. Social Science... 3 Anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, government, history, political science, psychology, and sociology Humanities... 3 Fine arts (criticism, appreciation, historical significance), foreign language, literature, philosophy, and religion Program Elective (15 Semester Hours): Satisfied with applicable technical education, Leadership, Management, and Military Studies (LMMS), or general education requirements; Natural science courses meeting the general education requirement application criteria; Foreign language credit earned at Defense Language Institute or through Defense Language Proficiency Test; Maximum of six semester hours of CCAF degree-applicable technical course credit otherwise not applicable to this program may be applied. See the CCAF General Catalog for details regarding the Associates of Applied Sciences degree for this specialty Additional off-duty education is a personal choice that is encouraged for all. Individuals desiring to become an Air Education and Training Command Instructor should actively pursue an Associates Degree. A degreed faculty is necessary to maintain accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 30

31 12. Career Field Path. The following chart depicts this specialty s career field path. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Enlisted Career Pyramid Chief Enlisted Manager yrs Average HQ, FOA, & Other Superintendent 9 LEVEL yrs Average Master Badge 7 LEVEL yrs Average Senior Badge 7 LEVEL Worker Supervisor CRAFTSMAN yrs Average TECH SCHOOL Basic Badge 5 LEVEL Section Worker Worker/Supervisor JOURNEYMAN CDC/OJT/AFQTP (12 months OJT) 3 LEVEL 4.34 yrs Average 36 months Initial Skills Training APPRENTICE Section Worker 16 months Trainee/Worker 6 months TECH SCHOOL BASIC MILITARY TRAINING Student Student 31

32 12.1. Enlisted Career Path. 3E8X1 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PATH Education And Training Average Sew-On Time Requirements And Comments Basic Military Training School Apprentice Technical School (3-Skill Level)... Mandatory Completion of CE Common Core 3-level CBT...Mandatory Amn... 6 months Upgrade To Journeyman (5-Skill Level) Minimum 12 months OJT training (9 months for retrainees) Completion of 5-Level CDCs... Mandatory Completion of all core and duty level requirements... Mandatory Specific AFQTPs for duties at assigned location... Mandatory Completion of Nuclear CBT... Mandatory Helicopter Ropes and Suspension Techniques (HRST)... Mandatory Tactical Movement....Mandatory Tactical Rifleman Qualification Course... Mandatory Evasion and Conduct after Capture (ECAC)... Mandatory Supplemental training courses, determined by MAJCOM... Optional Airman Leadership School (ALS) Attendance is limited to SSgt selectees or those attaining 48 months Total Active Federal Military Service (TAFMS) and who have not been selected for promotion to SSgt. Completion is mandatory before assuming the rank of SSgt. ANG/AFRC may complete by correspondence course...mandatory Upgrade To Craftsman (7-Skill Level) Minimum rank of SSgt... Mandatory 12 months OJT training (6 months for retrainees)... Mandatory Completion of CE Common Core 7-level CBT... Mandatory Attendance at formal 7-level school... Mandatory Must be a 7-level to sew on TSgt... Mandatory Squad Tactical Movement... Mandatory Tactical Rifleman Qualification Course... Mandatory Supplemental training courses as determined by MAJCOM...Optional Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) Attendance is limited to TSgts. Completion is mandatory before assuming the rank of MSgt. ANG/AFRC may attend in-residence as SSgt or TSgt or complete correspondence course....mandatory USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA) MSgts - SMSgts. Completion is mandatory before assuming the rank of SMSgt....Mandatory A1C months SrA... 3 years Earliest months (Below-The Zone) 22 months HYT years TRAINER: Must meet trainer eligibility requirements set IAW AFI SSgt years Earliest... 3 years HYT years TSgt years Earliest... 5 years HYT years CERTIFIER: Must meet trainer eligibility requirements set IAW AFI MSgt years Earliest... 8 years HYT years SMSgt years Earliest years HYT years ANG/AFRC may complete by correspondence course. ANG/AFRC MSgts may attend in-residence... Mandatory Upgrade To Superintendent (9-Skill Level) Awarded upon sew on of SMSgt....Mandatory CMSgt years Earliest years HYT years SMSgts attend AFIT WMGT 570 Civil Engineer Superintendent Course... Mandatory 32

33 12.2. The Civil Engineer Badge is the occupational badge for all 3E AFSs'. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) badge is a joint service badge awarded at the completion of Tech School with the CE badge. The criteria for subsequent awards (senior and master) are based on qualifications and leadership in EOD tasks in order to more closely align with sister service award criteria and maintain joint service parity. Further information on the wearing of the badge can be located in AFI Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Emergency Management (EM) will wear their specific duty badges in addition to the CE Craftsmen Badge. If filling an active EOD billet, the EOD badge takes precedence over the CE Craftsman badge. Use the following criteria for the award of the basic, senior and master EOD duty badges for enlisted and officer personnel: Award of basic EOD badge is achieved with successful graduation of EOD Technical School, Det 3, 366 TRS, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Award of the senior EOD badge is achieved four years from award of the basic EOD badge filling an active EOD billet, certified as a team leader in the CFETP and upon certification letter signed by EOD flight chief and approved by commander Award of the master EOD badge is achieved after eight years from award of the basic EOD Badge filling an active EOD billet, met all requirements for the senior EOD badge, and upon certification by EOD flight chief and approved by commander Certification letter will be signed by the immediate supervisor. 33

34 Master Worn as a master sergeant or above with 5 years in the specialty from award of the 7- skill level Basic Worn upon completion of technical school Senior Worn after award of the 7-skill level CE Badge Heraldry. The gear wheel and compass have historically been used to represent the engineering profession, in both the military and civilian sector. The gear represents the essence of engineering: applying scientific principles and technology to practical ends. To Air Force engineers, the gear symbolizes an element (representing the built environment) that meshes with other environments (weapon systems and trained personnel) to enable the Air Force to perform its mission. The compass is a precision tool historically used by engineers in designing and constructing facilities and equipment. The gear and compass together symbolize all the diverse specialties within Air Force Civil Engineer. Finally, the wings help to portray the fundamental linkage between the engineering and aviation components; and that the built environment is the foundation supporting Air Force mission and people Basic Badge. The basic badge is awarded upon successful completion of the apprentice course Senior Badge. The senior badge adds a star to the top of the badge. Wear the senior badge after award of the 7-skill level Master Badge. The master badge adds a wreath around the star. The Master Badge is awarded to master sergeant or above with 5 years in the specialty from award of the 7-skill level. 34

35 12.3. EOD Occupational Badge. The EOD badge reflects the achievements and laurels gained in eliminating or minimizing accident potentials of hazardous ordnance, through the ingenuity and devotion to duty of our fellow EOD professionals. It also serves as a living memorial of our fellow EOD professionals who gave their lives while performing EOD duties. Eligibility criteria for award and wear of AF occupational badges can be found in AFI , Aeronautical, Duty, and Occupational Badges. Master Worn as a master sergeant or above with 5 years in the specialty from award of the 7- skill level Basic Senior Worn upon completion of technical Worn after award of the 7-skill level school EOD Badge Heraldry The wreath is symbolic of the achievements and laurels gained in minimizing accident potentials, through the ingenuity and devotion to duty of its members. It is in the memory of those EOD professionals who gave their lives while performing EOD duties. The bomb, copied from the design of the World War II, Bomb Disposal Badge, represents the historic and major objectives of the EOD attack, the unexploded bomb. The three fins represent the major areas of nuclear, conventional and chemical/biological interest. The lightning bolts symbolize the potential destructive power of the bomb and the courage and professionalism of EOD personnel in their endeavors to reduce hazards as well as to render safe explosive ordnance harmless. The shield represents the EOD mission-prevent a detonation and protect the surrounding area and property to the utmost. 35