WELCOME TO  EOD/DIVING OPERATIONS TRAINING 2012!

           The EOD/DIVING OPERATIONS TRAINING 2012 is designed to introduce the USNSCC cadets to the opportunities available with the EOD and Diving & Salvage forces of the US NAVY.

            The mission statement of the EOD and Diving & Salvage units is to provide combat ready forces to the Fleet.  This special group of elite technicians are trained to eliminate ordnance hazards that jeopardize any operation, clear harbors and approaches of obstacles, and salvage/recover ships, aircrafts and weapons lost or damaged in peacetime or combat.

            Since the summer of 2003, USNSCC cadets were privileged to be trained by EOD TECHNICIANS and DIVERS; and later were able to participate firsthand in a mission at the end of the week, by applying what they learned.

          This summer of 2012 we are again invited for the TENTH consecutive time to train with EOD TEU Two, EOD OSU GRU 10, MDSU GRU Two, and US ARMY Dive Company in Fort Eustis in the East Coast, Fort Story, and at the Naval Amphibious Base of Little Creek, Virginia. As last year, we will have three weeks of training. EOD the first week, DEEP SEA the second week, and SCUBA the third week. 

        The material and information contained in these web pages will allow all newcomers to know what to expect.  The information will help the cadets to be prepared beforehand, if they are interested in attending this training.

            It is the cadet's, the parents', CO's, XO's, Doctors, and Training Officers'  responsibility to read carefully the information given. The cadet deserves to have a good productive experience.

It is important that all the instructions are understood from the beginning in order to avoid  "sent backs,"  "mishaps," and  "disappointments."  EOD TECHNICIANS and DIVERS are volunteering their time and expertise, in times of war, to provide them with a unique learning opportunity. We can do no less. PARENTS, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE.

          EOD/Diving Operations training is a challenging program.  The preparation and information provided in this web site will ensure a great learning and growing experience for the cadets.  They will also learn to appreciate the knowledge, dedication, and skills, of the US NAVAL EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT COMMAND forces.

            We are looking forward  to another outstanding three weeks of training again this summer.             

              Sincerely,

    LT John C. Ortiz, COTC  USNSCC EOD/DIVING OPS