A Reminder of the Meaning Behind the EOD Badge That Adorns the Chest of Your Mighty Soul.
Some do not know either the meaning behind the EOD Badge, or the 3 different types of EOD Badges. Maybe you’re buying an EOD Shirt or Gift for your sweetie, your sibling, family member, or friend and you have no clue what EOD Badge Rank they are. And because you want to get them a gift, the last thing you want to do is ruin the surprise by asking. I hope this article helps you out and if you have any further questions, email us at kellie@bombbullie.com
Meaning of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge
THE WREATH is symbolic of the achievements and laurels gained by minimizing accident potentials, through the ingenuity and devotion to duty of its members. It is in memory of the EOD personnel who have given their lives while performing EOD duties.
THE BOMB was copied from the design of the World War II Bomb Disposal Badge; the bomb represents the historic and major objective of the EOD attack, the unexploded bomb. The 3 fins represent the major areas of nuclear, conventional, and chemical/biological warfare.
THE LIGHTNING BOLTS symbolize the potential destructive power of the bomb and the courage and professionalism of EOD personnel in their endeavors to reduce hazards as well as to render explosive ordnance harmless.
THE SHIELD represents the EOD mission, which is to protect personnel and property in the immediate area from an inadvertent detonation of hazardous ordnance.
For those who may have filled your busy minds with more and more information today, I just wanted to give a quick reminder of what is represented when one puts on their respective uniform and wears the insignia that defines us. For those who were possibly unfamiliar with the meaning of the EOD insignia all together, I hope the quick blog further illustrates to you what a service member wearing the insignia is capable of doing.
Difference Between the EOD Badges: Basic EOD Badge, Senior EOD Badge, and Master EOD Badge
For those wondering about the variety in the badges, each badge is relevant to an individual’s time as an EOD Technician, level of experience, and responsibilities to those around them.
Basic EOD Badge
The Basic EOD Badge is the badge awarded to all basic EOD technicians and is worn by those brand new to the field and on average, up to around 4 years of experience.
Senior EOD Badge
The Senior EOD Badge is further awarded after an average of 4 years and represents a level of understanding and competence considered to be that of an expert. This potentially further implies that the wearer is possibly fulfills a leadership role.
Master EOD Badge
On average, The Master EOD Badge represents around a minimum of 8 years experience as an EOD Technician. It is representative of someone who is considered a “master” of the craft. This badge is indicative of having mastered leadership responsibilities also associated with that of mastering one’s trade.
Note: Each service has slightly different rules and requirements for being awarded senior and master badges. For any further information, feel free to ask your nearest grouchy and smart assed EOD Tech.