ATP 4-32.1 — Explosive Ordnance Disposal (eod) Group And Battalion Headquarters Operations (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
ATP 4-32.1 governs headquarters operations for Explosive Ordnance Disposal groups and battalions during unified land operations.
- Publication number: ATP 4-32.1
- Title: EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) GROUP AND BATTALION HEADQUARTERS OPERATIONS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 01/24/2017
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers EOD staff roles, organizational structure, mission planning, domestic operations, and capabilities. It requires commanders, staffs, and subordinates to comply with applicable laws, the law of war, and rules of engagement.
Applies to: ATP 4-32.1 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard /Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- EOD critical wartime missions
- EOD group and battalion structure
- Counter-improvised explosive device operations
- Mission planning for major campaigns
- Defense support of civil authorities
- EOD control team capabilities
Questions and answers
What is the EOD mission for explosive ordnance and CBRN threats?
The mission of EOD is to eliminate or reduce the effects of CBRN and explosive ordnance threats to protect the commander's combat power. (paragraph 1-3)
Who can conduct multiple UXO clearance operations?
Only EOD trained personnel can conduct or directly supervise multiple UXO clearance operations. (paragraph 1-5)
What are EOD units responsible for when handling UXOs?
EOD units are responsible for identifying, rendering safe, recovering, evaluating, disposing of, mitigating the threat of, and technical reporting on U.S. and foreign UXOs. (paragraph 1-5)
What does the EOD group provide at the theater level?
The EOD group is the primary theater-level C-IED organization, providing command and control to EOD forces and specialized C-IED enablers. (paragraph 2-4)
What must commanders ensure for EOD Soldiers responding to civil authorities?
Group and battalion commanders must ensure all EOD Soldiers are equipped, trained and ready to respond to requests from civil authorities. (paragraph 4-2)