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Show The DESERKT SAMPLER, Fri., July 11, 1969 HUNn NO. 2Vt CANS 25-FO- PORK & BEANS 4 CANS For Volunteers Only-EOTech Training KRAFT SALAD DRESSING ROLL ALCOA MIRACLE WRAP WHIP ALUMINUM FOIL QUART JAR dents must move an explosive ordnance from a simulated incidentaccident area to a disposal area. Then they use a mounted directionallv light, charge to open a small hole in the casing of an ordnance. A small group of men. called Bomb Disposal Officers, volunteered to disarm unexploded Ixnnlts which saturated England during German air raids in WW II. Today the name has lieen changed to "Explosive Ordnance ' (EOD I which tetter Disposal-descrilies the greatly expanded mission of the Army's MOS 55D. Explosive Ordnance Disposal students from the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force begin their training at the U.S. Army Chemical Center and School, Fort McClellan, Ala. Students master the chemical and biological portions of tlie course before moving to Die U.S. Naval Disposal Explosive Ordnance School, Indian Head, Md. Schooling at the Navy facility includes six weeks of nuclear weapons This allows the explosive "filler" to le released. A fire is set under the ordnance which expels the "filler" and destroys it. EOD technicians must learn all the correct procedures for such a problem. Each day students are graded on aspects of personality, common sense, good judgment, knowledge of the subject, willingness to perform and attitude. A student may le dropped from the course at any time for failing to meet standards. To qualify for EOD training a soldier must first volunteer for the training. Other re- disposal study. Actually the new EOD student learns how to deal with chemical and biological ordnance Ixrfore he learns to remove the dangerous fuze which rROSTED FLAKES ChV QjAl 11 I cST DIET BREAKFAST l I Fflflll Y TICCIir A htAfl fij niitM...... si I "- - quirements include: pav grade E-or below, TOP SECRET security clearance, normal color perception and emotional stability. The applicant also must not be allergic to explosive 5 detonates an explosive ordnance. Disarming is taught at Indian Head. EOD students spend their first few days in concentrated classroom study learning about the different chemical and bio"fillers" or explosives. logical Evaluation of hazards, how to use clothing and equipment, determination of agents and decontamination procedures are stressed. Theoretical training is a foundation of the studv at Fort McClellan but field work is the practical test of all that is taught. Clothing, equipment, techniques and how to use tools advantageously are practiced in field exercises. In the field the student learns exactly what to do in a reaction exercise. Safetv and security procedures are stressed. The student learns how to move an explosive ordnance to a disposal area or how to "safe" the item. A final examination is given with a disposal exercise. Stu RICEKRISPIES D materials. EOD detachments to which graduates are assigned are mois bile organizations. Each equipped with vehicles, radios, special tools, instruments and the protective clothing worn by detachment members. Every item is required for the team to safely and successfully accomplish its mission. The one officer and nine enlisted men who are assigned to an EOD detachment are experts in an unusual profession. Thev wear the distinctive EOD badge with pride. Enlisted members of the team also receive incentive pav for hazardous dutv in recognition of the demanding task assigned them. Today's EOD specialist is armed with the finest training, equipped with the latest tools, instruments and publications, and backed by elaborate ordnance munitions. He is a member of a small and very proud profession. J t$SM - SP4 Timothy Shore of the 65th MP SUGCESTOR Platoon is awarded a certificate and $15 for his suggestion that a more efficient warning sign be posted at the main gate to keep incoming personnel from running over the traffic island. MA) Paul Johnson, post provost marshal, makes the presentation. aiai'MB"'-"gi-?'"--'- - ' ' . :: " m'i ii t" r p GOLDEN RIPE U.S. NO. 1 mm- m vmmh - mm - 1 SJSAah A Dugway Proving Ground Certificate of AWARD Achievement is presented to SP4 John A. R lissom of the 65th M P Platoon by COL Charles M. shadle. post commander. LARGE, RED, RIPE SLICERS i). . GRAPES (KK) mmmmmm I M - MA J Paul II. Johnson, post provost marshal, LETTER presents a letter of appreciation to SP4 Jerry I Wixom ol the 65th MP Platoon. ' '- - |
