DAFPD32-30 — Explosive Ordnance Disposal

DAFPD32-30 governs Department of the Air Force policies and responsibilities for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal career field.

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  • Publication number: DAFPD32-30
  • Title: EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL
  • Date: 2025-03-12

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DAFPD32-30 covers EOD mission capabilities, explosive hazard response, threat analysis, intelligence gathering, and interagency reporting. It requires Air Force EOD-qualified military members to be organized, trained, and equipped for specified response activities.

Applies to: This publication applies to the United States Space Force, Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • EOD mission capabilities
  • Explosive hazard mitigation
  • Improvised explosive devices
  • Weapons of mass destruction response
  • Nuclear weapon response

Questions and answers

What is the mission of EOD under DAFPD32-30?

The mission of EOD is to mitigate hazards to personnel and property posed by weapons and explosive materials in all physical domains. (paragraph 1)

Which Air Force specialty is authorized to render safe and dispose of explosive hazards?

EOD is the only Air Force Specialty authorized to render-safe, dispose of, and mitigate explosive hazards including but not limited to military munitions, improvised explosive devices, nuclear weapons, weapons of mass destruction, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons containing explosives. (paragraph 1)

How must Air Force EOD-qualified military members be prepared?

Air Force EOD-qualified military members will be organized, trained, and equipped to detect, locate, access, diagnose, render safe, recover, and dispose of explosive hazards presented from accidents and incidents. (paragraph 2)

What does EOD counter-improvised explosive device work include?

Eliminate or mitigate improvised explosive hazards and terrorist/criminal devices. (paragraph 3)

What are peacetime EOD weapons of mass destruction response efforts limited to?

Peacetime EOD force weapons of mass destruction response efforts are limited in scope to provide initial threat confirmation, risk mitigation, situational awareness, and site stabilization. (paragraph 3)

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