How to Prepare for MEODL-I
You will be expected to arrive with a foundational knowledge of the following 60 series publications and Marine Corps Orders upon arrival, as they form the basis for several periods of instruction throughout the course.
UNCLASSIFIED Publications:
• MCO 3571.2H Explosive Ordnance Disposal Program
• A-1-1-22 General EOD Safety Precautions
- Chapters 1 & 2
• A-1-1-31 General Information on EOD Disposal Procedures
- Skip 3-6 and Appendix A & B
• A-1-1-31 General Information on EOD Disposal Procedures
- Skip 3-6 and Appendix A & B
• A-1-1-4 protection of personnel and property
• A-2-1-6 Kit, Demolition System, Remote and Time (DSRT), Basic/Enhanced
• L-1-1-1-8 Suggested Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP’s); Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Hand Entry Access
• L-2-1-8 Precision Aiming of the Percussion-Actuated Neutralizer (PAN) Disrupter, X-Ray Tool Kit (XTK) Procedure
SECRET Publications:
• L-1-1-1 Improvised Explosive Devices; General Information, Identification and Emplacement Techniques
• L-1-1-1-1 Suggested Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP’s); Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (IEDD)
Training Focus:
• EOD Response Operations
- Cognitive Methodology for negotiating an explosive threat: identification, confirmation, RSP, and disposal / exploitation
• Tools/Equipment
- Employment of ALL T/E organic to an EOD Section
- PAN/Grid Aim
- Hook and Line
- Multi-meter
• Basic Electronics
- Component identification (and understanding of functionality)/circuit interpretation (Radiographic)
- Basic calculations in electronic circuitry
• Demolition Procedures
- Time Fuse Calculations
- N.E.W. calculations/conversions (ALWAYS in TNT Eq)
- Minimum Safe Distances/K-Factors
• Ordnance Identification
- Estimated N.E.W. on caches (to include HME containers)
• Homemade Explosives
- Precursor recognition
• Orders/Publications/Directives
- An understanding of what dictates your necessity to act, justification to not act, and the appropriate considerations when you do act
• Photography/Reporting
- Know how to take pictures for reporting
- How to utilize Microsoft applications i.e. PowerPoint, for post mission products
OPFIT Events: *Min times are in RED
• 5-mile Run
30:00/100
35:00/90
40:00/80
• Double O Course
3:20/100
4:10/90
5:00/80
• 500m Survival Stroke
9:10/100
10:50/90
12:30/80
• 10-mile Ruck (45 lbs)
1:40:00/100
2:05:00/90
2:30:00/80
Contact Information:
• MARSOC Component FCA
Responsible for recruiting/screening
910-440-0848
• SOCS Proctor
Responsible for check-in/students in pipeline
910-440-0103
• MEOD Level I
Responsible for the conduct of MEODL-I
910-440-0050/0051