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Navy EOD and the Global War on Terrorism:
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are the enemy's weapon of choice in Afghanistan and Iraq, accounting for the largest portion of U.S. fatalities. Navy EOD safeguards US and coalition lives on the battlefield, protects critical infrastructure and is a key player in attacking the IED network. EOD Techs operate with US Navy, Marine Corps and Army units, as well as with Special Operations Forces. Navy EOD also trains coalition bomb disposal personnel.
In the war against IEDs, Navy EOD stands prepared for charging enemy tactics targeted on both coalition forces and civilian populations. Forensic techniques are used to reconstruct bombs and, in some cases, provide evidence that can be used to identify enemy bomb makers. |