MCO 3571.2H — Explosive Ordnance Disposal (eod) Program

MCO 3571.2H governs policy and guidance for the Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal program.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3571.2H
  • Title: EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) PROGRAM
  • Date: 8 Aug 2015
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCO 3571.2H addresses EOD personnel, operations, training, safety, logistics, publications, insignia, and reporting. It requires EOD units to manage their programs in accordance with the Order and maintain specified screening, training, equipment, and records.

Applies to: This Order is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.

Topics covered

  • EOD personnel screening
  • EOD medical requirements
  • EOD MOS sustainment
  • EOD insignia qualifications
  • EOD training programs
  • Explosive ordnance exploitation
  • EOD training aids
  • EOD logistics

Questions and answers

How often must EOD personnel be screened for continued service in the EOD MOS?

All EOD personnel will be annually screened for continued service in the EOD MOS using NAVMC 11362. (paragraph 4)

How much obligated service must Marines have after completing EOD School?

Marines must have 36 months obligated service remaining upon completion of EOD School. (paragraph 4)

Who is authorized to teach EOD techniques and procedures within the DoD?

EOD personnel are not authorized to teach EOD techniques and/or procedures to non-EOD qualified personnel within the DoD. (paragraph 1-4)

What must commanders ensure for EOD unit training programs?

Commanders shall ensure that EOD units develop a comprehensive training program, ensuring technical skill requirements for both individual and collective training are satisfied per references (m) and (af). (paragraph 1-2)

What may EOD units maintain as a training aids library?

All EOD units are authorized to maintain a training aids library consisting of inert explosive ordnance items. (paragraph 1-4)

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