Basic Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge: Explosive Ordnance Disposal badge is issued to the service members who are specially trained to deal with the construction,deployment,disarmament and disposal of high explosives and may include ordnance such as Nuclear,biological and chemical weapons.This badge is also known as EOD badge or crab.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge is issued in three levels.They are Basic EOD badge,Senior EOD badge and Master EOD badge.The Basic EOD Badge is issued after completion of explosive handling training and between 18-24 months of on-the-job field training.The Senior EOD Badge is issued after 3-5 years of service as a specialist in explosive ordnance.Master EOD Badge is issued after 7-15 years of service in a senior position.