Lat move to 2336 EOD

2015-06-24T15:36:04-04:00

I am very interested in lat moving to this as it has been what I wanted as a MOS prior to enlisting. I am just curious as if anyone can give more further insight for the whole week long screening process? Also, I am not confident that I will be able to obtain a top secret clearance. Is there a waiver for this or is it all or nothing? I was also told by someone that is Navy EOD to reach out the the local EOD unit to try to get an endorsement from them prior to the screening to help speed my process along or to get a foot further in the door. Any truth or information on this?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 3:49 PM

2015-06-24T15:49:40-04:00

Your lack of confidence in obtaining a TS is concerning. I can understand uncertainty... But you need to be confident. Also, have you talked to your career jammer (planner), Intel and local EOD yet? If not I would.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jun 24 at 2015 5:35 PM

2015-06-24T17:35:38-04:00

The biggest issue with a Clearance is being Honest on the forms. My old Intel Chief was a CONVICTED FELON (Grand Theft Auto). They don't actually care what you did, they just don't want you lying about it. Yes, there are disqualifiers, but let them do it, not you.

One of my Snipers lat-moved to EOD (from 03xx). He said he enjoyed the hell out of it.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2015 12:00 PM

2015-06-27T12:00:02-04:00

There are no waivers for anything. We're going to look through your SRB first before we even look at anything else.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 25 at 2018 8:03 PM

2018-02-25T20:03:15-05:00

Its not an endorsement talking to your local EOD guys as they are the ones that should be doing your screening. They will just be able to answer questions you may have and give you a little more info into what the field is like. If you are unsure about obtaining a clearance you can talk to your 2 shop to see if you are eligible or not. The clearance is a must and without it you will Not be able to lat move to EOD.