MISSION
Exploit technology and intelligence to develop and deliver EOD information, tools, equipment and their life cycle support to meet the needs of Joint Service EOD operating forces and other customers.

VISION
The NAVEODTECHDIV Team will be recognized as the center of excellence for engineering and technical services in support of the nation's explosive ordnance disposal programs. We will provide timely, affordable solutions to our customers' requirements for EOD information, tools and equipment.

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Located on 1,100 acres just south of the Indian Head peninsula along the Mattawoman Creek, the NAVEODTECHDIV has made its home on the Stump Neck Annex for roughly 60 years.

The NAVEODTECHDIV traces its origin back to World War II when the U.S. Navy recognized the need for countering advanced and complex weapons systems being deployed by other nations. In 1941, the Naval Mine Disposal School was established in Washington, DC, and the Naval Bomb Disposal School was established shortly thereafter. In 1945, both schools combined to form the Naval Ordnance Disposal Unit and by 1946 had relocated to the Naval Powder Factory in Indian Head, MD. Many years and advancements later, the command was renamed the NAVEODTECHDIV in 1995 and as of Oct. 1, 2007, began reporting to the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) as a division of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC).

Today, the mission of the NAVEODTECHDIV is more relevant than ever before, representing the largest concentration of EOD knowledge in the world. Ongoing global events and evolving threats have reemphasized how critical NAVEODTECHDIV's mission is to homeland defense and the warfighter. The command has focused all efforts on ever-increasing efficiency and effectiveness in which state-of-the-art EOD technology and information solutions are provided to Joint Service EOD warfighters around the world.

Under the current direction of Capt. Brian Brakke (Commanding Officer) and Jason Shaffer (Executive Director), the NAVEODTECHDIV employs nearly 500 military, civilian, and contractor personnel.

Core Functions
NAVEODTECHDIV provides Explosive Ordnance Disposal technology to the Joint Services through:

• EOD knowledge management
• Develop EOD procedures and technical information, to include reach-back capability, to counter explosive threats
• EOD technology
• Develop tools & equipment
• Provide in-service engineering, depot level maintenance repair

The command also operates the following complex and state-of-the-art facilities:

• Foreign Ordnance Electronics Exploitation
• Magnetic Signature Test Facility
• Ordnance Disassembly
• Radiography and Photography Laboratories
• Chemical Lab (Explosives)
• Explosive Test Ranges
• Hypervelocity Test
• Oxygen Cleaning Laboratory
• Model Shop
• EOD Diver Complex

Joint-Service EOD Center for Counter-Explosive Threats
NAVEODTECHDIV is the DoD center of knowledge and expertise on all explosive threats. The command specializes in the following EOD-focused areas:

• Counter-explosive hazard research, development, testing & evaluation (RDT&E)
• Special tool⁄equipment development for detection and defeat
• Comprehensive threat database tactics, techniques, and procedures development
• Real-time technical support to EOD responders
• Counter-explosive hazard technology development and technical expertise to support designated responders

Threat Analysis ⁄ Explosive Device Exploitation
The threat is real and rapidly evolving. The development of effective countermeasures begins with analysis and understanding of the threat. Proactive participation in the following efforts expedites the analysis and exploitation process:

• CEXC – Combined Exploitation Cell
• ICE – In-Country Exploitation
• TEDAC – Terrorist Device

Analysis Center
Knowledge and information gathered from these and other sources are used to drive tactics, techniques, procedures, and associated tool development efforts.

Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Development
Access to current, safe and effective tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) is essential to EOD operations. NAVEODTECHDIV develops, tests, documents, deploys, and maintains TTP for explosive devices.

Using state-of-the-art database systems, EOD information is rapidly processed and disseminated to EOD technicians around the world in an easy-to-use media format. The Technical Support Center (TSC) is engaged 24⁄7 and is ready to provide EOD related consulting and information research services.

Acquisition
Provide program management and execution of cradle-to-grave services for a wide range of EOD systems during the following phases of acquisition programs:

• Concept & Technology Development
• System Development & Demonstration
• Production & Deployment
• Operational Support

Science and Technology
NAVEODTECHDIV is focused on the future through management of the counter bomber and knowledge transfer operational demonstration advanced concept technology demonstrations. The command is the honest broker for technical evaluation of rapid development systems and commercial off-the-shelf products such as robotics, explosive detection, anti-terrorismºforce protection, and other EOD systems.

Customers, Partnerships and Technical Assistance
The primary customers for the command's products and services are the Joint Service EOD operators. However, NAVEODTECHDIV partners with foreign governments and other U.S. government entities to create synergy and share pertinent information. Many benefit from the unique products and services produced by the division, to include:

• EOD knowledge and information:
  – Tactics, techniques, procedures
  – Rapid information dissemination
• Test and evaluation of rapid development⁄COTS EOD systems
• EOD system acquisition management
• EOD operational support, consulting services, and training

Total Employees 490
Civilian 290
Military 50
Contractors 150