CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines (Dec. 10, 2007) A Members of the 69th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team, Philippine Army, wears the SRS-5 light weight explosive protection suit during training with member's of U.S Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU), Det. 7 on board Camp Edilberto Evangelista. The explosive protection suit was presented to the AFP as part of a Mutual Logistics Support Agreement. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel R. Mennuto (Released)



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That's cool..

I thought that EODs' identities were kept secret to prevent the possibility of kidnapping by terrorist groups?

Zero protection for his hands?

man, that's a tough job :salute:

so its the US Navy who is training our EOD troops, why not the US Army?

I heard that before they signed up for this job, part of their truth acceptance is the possibility of losing their hands. Not sure if its true though.

Thats why we need to build and develop some multi-role remote-controlled robots that also has a capable of disarming bombs.
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With that helmet, distance from the target and safety clothing, I believe labor safety standards have been fully met.

FINALLY!!!! He posts something that doesn't show his leftist paranoia and spy-world ideological bulls*** for once.

ALLELUIA!!!!!!!!!

:wow:

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but his hands are still exposing.

Disabling bombs needs dexterity, gloves impede sifting through wires and connectors. EODs rarely use gloves, unless they're dealing with toxic liquid/gel chemical explosives.

Its an improvement, glad to know that the Army is improving its capabilities.

Now all the EOD team needs is a proper EOD vehicle instead of that Nissan truck.

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