The NAVEODTECHDIV traces its origin back to World War II when the U.S. Navy recognized the need for countering advanced and complex weapons systems being deployed by other nations. Today, its mission is more relevant than ever before, Representing the largest concentration of EOD knowledge in the world. Ongoing global events and evolving threats have reemphasized how critical our mission is to homeland defense and the warfighter.
Joint Service EOD technicians deploy around the globe in response to incidents involving conventional and unconventional, improvised, chemical, biological, and nuclear ordnance to include Improvised Explosive Devices and Weapons of Mass Destruction. To provide EOD technicians with the information and tools they need to eliminate those explosive threats, the NAVEODTECHDIV employs mechanical and electrical engineers, information technology and intelligence specialists, physicists and chemists, as well as a host of experts in related fields.
We use multi-disciplinary teams to conduct research and develop tools in a broad range of fields from information technologies and energetic materials to robotics and laser technologies, all in support of the EOD operator. Whether it be by reverse engineering existing ordnance and creating the procedures to make them safe, or spearheading the development of tools and technologies to counter emerging threats, we are focused on exploiting technology and intelligence to develop and deliver tools and equipment, and their life cycle support to the joint service EOD operating forces and other customers.
Mission
We exploit technology and intelligence and provide the forces needed to develop and deliver Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) information, tools, equipment and their life cycle support to meet the needs of Joint Service EOD operating forces and Combatant Commanders.
Vision
The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology Division will be the recognized leader for technology, information and knowledge management, enabling the EOD warfighter to defeat our enemies and come home safely.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technical Division
2008 Stump Neck Road
Indian Head, MD 20640-5070
Tel: 301-744-6803
For more information about NSWC - EOD Division:
EOD Technology Division Focus Sheet
EOD Division Website