Solicitation of Qualified Marines to Lateral Move into Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) PMOS 2336

1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to solicit qualified FY27
Marines with an End of Current Contract between 01 Oct 2026
and 30 Sept 2027 to apply for lateral move into Primary MOS (PMOS)
2336, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician. EOD is currently
categorized as a high demand, low density MOS and is expected to be
in higher demand during the coming years, particularly as the Marine
Corps conducts maritime operations within the littorals.
2. Marine Corps EOD mission: In accordance with references (a) and
(b), Marine Corps EOD provides support to the Marine Air Ground Task
Force, Supporting Establishment, Homeland Defense, Special
Operations Forces and other US government agencies through
detecting, locating, accessing, diagnosing, rendering safe,
neutralizing, recovering, exploiting, and disposing of hazards from
Unexploded Explosive Ordnance, Improvised Explosive Devices, and
Weapons of Mass Destruction that present a threat to operations,
installations, personnel, or materiel.
3. EOD lateral move applicants must meet the following criteria:
3.a. Must be a volunteer in the grade of Sergeant or Corporal
serving in any MOS.
3.b. Must possess a GT score of 110 or higher.
3.c. Must be a U.S. citizen.  Dual citizenship is not allowed.
3.d. Must be eligible for a top-secret security clearance based on a
completed Tier 5 investigation. Applications for the Tier 5
investigation must be submitted prior to attendance at EOD School.
3.e. Must be screened per ref (d).
3.f. Must have a first class PFT and CFT (both will be accomplished
during the EOD screening).
3.g. Must have normal color vision and no claustrophobic tendencies
(bomb suit agility test will be administered during the EOD
screening).
3.h. Must meet the medical requirements listed in article 15-107 of
NAVMED P-117 for explosive handler and explosive driver.
3.i. Prior to entry into EOD school, Marines must have
sufficient obligated service to allow for 36 months of service
following graduation.
4. FY27 Marines who desire a lateral move into the EOD MOS may
submit a package immediately after a favorable screening by EOD
personnel. These Marines do not have to wait until their current
PMOS boat spaces are closed out. Marines that are outside of the
FY27 reenlistment cohort, either before 01 October 2026 that have
not yet reenlisted or after 30 September 2027 may submit a waiver
for consideration to POC 2, Master Sergeant Lawson, for
consideration of lateral move outside of the requested parameters of
this message.
5. Bonus payment for the lateral move will not be made at the time
of reenlistment. Upon successful completion of MOS training and
subsequent award of PMOS 2336, the bonus payment will be paid based
upon the FY27 SRB authorized at the time of reenlistment.
Additionally, a Corporal will receive a non-competitive promotion to
Sergeant in conjunction with a lateral move into EOD once minimum
TIG/TIS requirements are met.
6. Interested Marines should contact POC 2, Master Sergeant Lawson,
and their Career Counselor to ensure they meet the prerequisites in
accordance with the references. Marines meeting the prerequisites
should contact the closest Marine EOD unit to arrange for an EOD
screening. After successfully completing the screening, the Marine
will receive a recommendation that will be forwarded to Manpower
Management Enlisted Assignments by the Career Counselor via the
Total Force Retention System.
7. Upon acceptance of the lateral move, active duty Marines will
normally receive On-the-Job-Training orders to the closest
Marine EOD unit for a period of 30-90 days while waiting to execute
PCS orders to the Marine Corps Detachment, Naval School Explosive
Ordnance Disposal Eglin Air Force Base, Florida for approximately
nine months of PMOS school.
8. Direct all questions to MARADMIN POCs and Selective Marine Corps
Reserve Marines interested in conducting a Lateral Move are directed
to ref (e).
9. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Active Component.
10. Release authorized by BGen Fridrik Fridriksson, Director,
Manpower Management Division.