Activity Questions:

1. What is the nature of the work? (Write a paragraph explaining this)

UXO technicians (the acronym of UnExploded Ordnance) systematically
search for and clear ordnance that is left behind on current and former
government bomb ranges. Military EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)
technicians handle both IEDs and ordnance on Department of Defense
property, and handle any ordnance found on non-DOD property.
2. What type of education or training do you need in order to work in this
occupation? (Explain in detail)
18 The training provided is built upon principles that are relevant to the students,
whether they are law enforcement personnel, military, or medical professionals.
Additionally, the training must be supported by courseware that is developed using
proven tactics, techniques, and procedures; aligned with current case law and
credible statistics. Furthermore, the training provided must be immediately usable
at the completion of the training. minimum qualifications for Tech I, Tech II, Tech III,
SUXOS, UXOSO and UXOQC positions Adult learners comprehend differently than
younger students; therefore, our training program is based on the adult learning
principles first developed by Malcolm Knowles. All training and practical
applications are conducted at a pace conducive to participant learning and
understanding. Range cards and practical exercises are designed so that they
reinforce training and occur in a logical, thought-provoking, and effective order. All
training is pre-planned and executed toward the attainment of the terminal
performance objective. There is no, What do we do now? discussions among the
Instructors in the classroom or in the practical application environment. Often
students attend courses where they receive worthwhile instruction, but lack the
supporting materials in form of handouts or guides. Frequently, the handout
material is nothing more than a condensed version of a PowerPoint presentation
with a few lines for notes. This concept does not allow the students to utilize the
handout as a reference in the future. All classroom and practical application
instruction will be fully supported by a comprehensive and detailed Student and
Instructor Guide that can be used as a reference both during, and after the training.

3. What skills or talents do you need in order to be successful in this field? (List
a minimum of 3 skills)
Allergies-You may be allergic to explosives or materials involved.
Large debts-You may be required to obtain a national security clearance as part of
your job. Large debts are a disqualifier, the rationale goes, because you may be at a
greater risk to accept money for the classified data you will have access to.
Team spirit and loner behaviorHazardous devices teams are teams made up of
self-motivated individuals. You may spend a lot of time working alone or with a

partner, but then you may have to function as part of a much larger group. You
should be able to work as a team, but be self-starting as well.

4. What courses or activities can you take now to prepare for a future job in
this field?
18 minimum qualifications for Tech I, Tech II, Tech III, SUXOS, UXOSO and UXOQC
positions
5. Over the next 10 years what is the job outlook for this field?
Our state-of-the-art facilities and professionally developed courseware, along with
top-tier instructors, allow us to equip students with the necessary skill set to
succeed in a career as a UXO Technician.
6. Is this a career that interests you? Why or why not?
This career interests me because explosions are cool. Doing that for a career sounds
amazing.