Bomb Disposal questions

[Blake Smith]

Hello,

If (I'm aboot 99% certain EOD is what I want to do) I was to choose a career in bomb disposal with the Royal Engineers, would chosing such a profession speed up the whole process of given dates for BARB test, medical and the ADSC?

And this question is probably a long shot, but I'm going to ask it anyway;

When I complete basic and EOD training that follws, how soon after will I ship out to Afghanistan?


Ta muchly.

[Chris129]

Hello,

If (I'm aboot 99% certain EOD is what I want to do) I was to choose a career in bomb disposal with the Royal Engineers, would chosing such a profession speed up the whole process of given dates for BARB test, medical and the ADSC?

And this question is probably a long shot, but I'm going to ask it anyway;

When I complete basic and EOD training that follws, how soon after will I ship out to Afghanistan?


Ta muchly.

Hey Matey!!

It really wouldnt speed up anything...It all depends on your AFCO/ACIO, How many applicants etc...plus theres a medical questionaire what needs to be filled in by your doctor which depending on your doctor could take a while and AFCO cant do anything physical (ADSC/Pre-ADSC) till you have been medically cleared and you wont have any interviews either.

Regards to being sent to Afghanistan...that all depends if at the end of your training theres a tour coming up but as a general rule of thumb...most units are on back to back tours so iv been told.

Hope this helps

[Tab]

First of all you need to complete your Basic Training, then after that you need to be trained in bomb disposal and this could take quite a while, not unless you fancy taking on this work with out proper training. There again they might find that you are not suited for this work.

[Blake Smith]

Thanks for the replies, Fellas.

I'm going to give the Norwich careers office a bell on Monday and apply for EOD - Fingers crossed the process doesn't take too long.