Getting ready to head to MEPS, shooting for 89D as a 28 yr old Female, mother of 5, and a wife. Come from a long family line of Military (multiple branches, husband former SF). Kinda nervous about going in at such a late age, but look forward to doing my part in serving our Country. Took practice asvab, scored high, enough that recruiter handed me a list and said to start thinking about what I would like to do in the Army. I study countless hours, I run, I work out, and Im as ready as ever to embark on this journey and new chapter in mine and my families lives. Thank you both for your service, and I hope to live up to the standard. God Bless.
Ah man, as soon as I heard his voice...it took me back. I went to school either SFC Dawson!!!! I failed like most people do, but it was such an amazing experience and I regret not trying harder.
Watching this now as someone headed off to basic training on the 13th of February. I'm nervous but I'm so excited. I love working with my hands and I'm eager to do this job. This was incredibly informative and I'm hoping to serve proudly and do my job well.
This video truly is awesome and super informative. I'm also heading out to basic on the 13th, best of luck to you and anyone else who is joining or thinking of joining!!!
Man this needs more views. I’m currently joining the Army I swear in, in like two weeks. My MOS is EOD 89D. Really nervous I wanted Combat Engineer, but wasn’t a spot open they told me they could get me 89D with a bonus and here I am.
My son is a SIT his mod is EOD. I am so glad that I came across this video. It made me so much more informex. God bless you and thank you for your service 🤍
When is the next one coming out? I remember reading their AAR in 2013 of that event before I deployed. It would be awesome to hear the full story from him. Also great channel. 👍
I met an EOD officer online in 2014. He was deployed in Afghanistan. His name was David Lawson. The last time I heard from him was March 2015. He disappeared and I never heard from him again. I was heart broken because I had no idea what happened to him and no way of finding out. I am wondering if Officer Jeff Dawson ever met him in Afghanistan? David Lawson was from Atlanta Georgia.
Correct me if I'm wrong buy the navy has the only SOF special operations EOD which is under the NAVSOC Umbrella. Also what do you think about civilian bomb squad law enforcement division etc. Are most officers former military eod? What about the type of training received military vs law enforcement which is better? What about avarage deaths in eod field and law enforcement bomb squad. Are basic eod skills taught to sof units?
I’ve done a bit of research on this as a former 11B looking to get back in as an 89D. It seems like typical stupid private shenanigans at Lee, then more advanced stupidity at Eglin (DUI’s, fighting, etc)
@@drashawntingram2430 you're probably looking at completing your contract. Then talking to local sheriff's department who have needs like that or getting lucky and finding one straight out of the army. The clearance is going to be a huge determining factor.
This question is a bit late, but I’ll ask anyways. Is there a specific reason the 28th primarily supports the 75th Ranger Regt. and not the SF Groups? It would seem ideal to have EOD techs with all that additional tactical training to also be attached to ODA’s.
@@hannibalbarca2939 No, he’s right. At the height of Iraq and Afghanistan, EOD techs from the Navy were helping ODAs mostly. Navy EOD techs not only have a hard physical pipeline (pre-dive, dive school, etc.), but they get airborne qualified and take courses in tactical shooting. They’re out of the gate more elite.
@@Ceannadach hey bud, I know his information is incorrect. You're not in this community. You're speculating on the internet. I can guarantee you Army EOD supports Army SOF. During 2007 or whatever, you're correct. But your info is massively outdated. Army EOD supports Army SOF 90% of the time. Anyone saying otherwise hasn't been deployed in years.
@@hannibalbarca2939 Not from the information I received. Took swimming lessons from an EOD tech in the Navy. Dude said he worked with a lot of ODAs. This was around the time frame you mentioned.
Dang I never saw the post about this so my question is would an EOD guy in the 28th EOD supporting SOF would they like see shooting combat or just bomb stuff?
You train for it all, my first couple deployments were slow with Eod and combat scenarios. Later years got pretty heated. Plenty of Eod work and shooting, it was a good time 😎
I’m a Marine real EOD tech. You can’t take pubs or anything out the school, it’s classified, and where did he take his nuke training. Don’t bullshit real EOD or OPS people
This guy is quietly well known. He is good at his job- gifted with skills but that gift comes with a curse. God bless this man!
This guy is a legend in Army EOD, he is the only EOD tech with a DSC.
What is a DSC?
@@lckegster223distinguished service cross
@@Joeygyall oh shit
Hey man I just enlisted and got into EOD I’m so glad I came across this video!!!
Nice man! You’re gonna have a good time I think!
When do you ship out?
How’s school
Getting ready to head to MEPS, shooting for 89D as a 28 yr old Female, mother of 5, and a wife. Come from a long family line of Military (multiple branches, husband former SF). Kinda nervous about going in at such a late age, but look forward to doing my part in serving our Country. Took practice asvab, scored high, enough that recruiter handed me a list and said to start thinking about what I would like to do in the Army. I study countless hours, I run, I work out, and Im as ready as ever to embark on this journey and new chapter in mine and my families lives. Thank you both for your service, and I hope to live up to the standard. God Bless.
You’ll do great with this kind of drive and attitude. Good luck! 👍 💪
You got this. Have your reason why.
Any update on your success?
28 is not old, get after it
I'm entering EOD at 32. You'll do great.
Ah man, as soon as I heard his voice...it took me back. I went to school either SFC Dawson!!!! I failed like most people do, but it was such an amazing experience and I regret not trying harder.
Great informative video! Lots of untouched questions being answered! God Bless both of you
Watching this now as someone headed off to basic training on the 13th of February. I'm nervous but I'm so excited. I love working with my hands and I'm eager to do this job. This was incredibly informative and I'm hoping to serve proudly and do my job well.
This video truly is awesome and super informative. I'm also heading out to basic on the 13th, best of luck to you and anyone else who is joining or thinking of joining!!!
Good luck brother
Yo dude how did it go?
I ship feb 10th 2025
American badass right there! Congrats on your insane recovery bro.
Man this needs more views. I’m currently joining the Army I swear in, in like two weeks. My MOS is EOD 89D. Really nervous I wanted Combat Engineer, but wasn’t a spot open they told me they could get me 89D with a bonus and here I am.
Nice. Share it on your FB! 👍 that will help people to see it!
Great interview! I hope you do a follow up interview.
Can’t wait for the follow up!! I’m enlisted 89d and head to bootcamp soon
How is it going? Did you make it through eod school?
Basic. We on the Army do not call it boot camp
My son is a SIT his mod is EOD. I am so glad that I came across this video. It made me so much more informex. God bless you and thank you for your service 🤍
What a humble dude!
One of the most humble dudes I know. He really is the real deal. We will get more into his full story in the future.
When is the next one coming out? I remember reading their AAR in 2013 of that event before I deployed. It would be awesome to hear the full story from him. Also great channel. 👍
Great vid man can’t wait for the next part!
Thanks man!
28th sounds like a great experience I’m gonna tell my friend who is about to finish up eod school as a officer to look into it
It’s the on “SOF” specific unit in the EOD community. It’s a good place to be.
If he's about to graduate, its bit late. Also, they aren't looking for officers right now.
I am a Christmas baby too. Thank you for your service. This a cool occupation.
I retired just before implementation of super company’s, and consolidation of units at major installations.
My husband just got into AIT for EOD from being a combat engineer, any advice for AIT?
Study hard! Take every test seriously in test with confidence.
what’s your husband like more? I go swear in thursday and been having trouble deciding on combat engineer and eod
@Caden Bell i hope to god you picked EOD rather than the BS infantry construction worker MOS that plays with M112 only 4 times a year
@Milk hey! It's been a year but yes he is actually eod lol AIT was about 11 months
I met an EOD officer online in 2014. He was deployed in Afghanistan. His name was David Lawson. The last time I heard from him was March 2015. He disappeared and I never heard from him again. I was heart broken because I had no idea what happened to him and no way of finding out. I am wondering if Officer Jeff Dawson ever met him in Afghanistan? David Lawson was from Atlanta Georgia.
Not familiar with that name, sorry.
@@jmdawson8618 Okay, thank you for responding. I appreciate it.
Great video Sir 🇺🇸💯
Thanks! 🙏 Hopefully some good information for everyone.
Ik they have eod in the national guard. Is there something akin to the 28th in the guard since they have 19th and 20th group?
Correct me if I'm wrong buy the navy has the only SOF special operations EOD which is under the NAVSOC Umbrella. Also what do you think about civilian bomb squad law enforcement division etc. Are most officers former military eod? What about the type of training received military vs law enforcement which is better? What about avarage deaths in eod field and law enforcement bomb squad. Are basic eod skills taught to sof units?
Holy shit this guy is a legend
What do most people fail at in the ait? I’m dropping my packet and tryna reclass to eod and want to get ahead of the curve.
I’ve done a bit of research on this as a former 11B looking to get back in as an 89D. It seems like typical stupid private shenanigans at Lee, then more advanced stupidity at Eglin (DUI’s, fighting, etc)
@@OR_Wolfhunterdid u ever reclass bro?
Can you go from army EOD to FBI EOD
Yes
@@Nick-fm9ux how long would the process take
@@drashawntingram2430 you're probably looking at completing your contract. Then talking to local sheriff's department who have needs like that or getting lucky and finding one straight out of the army. The clearance is going to be a huge determining factor.
@@Nick-fm9ux thanks
@@drashawntingram2430 you're good man. The path of least resistance
This question is a bit late, but I’ll ask anyways. Is there a specific reason the 28th primarily supports the 75th Ranger Regt. and not the SF Groups?
It would seem ideal to have EOD techs with all that additional tactical training to also be attached to ODA’s.
They are currently working to remedy that situation right now. Hopefully it goes through.
@@Asapbluejacket incorrect
@@hannibalbarca2939 No, he’s right. At the height of Iraq and Afghanistan, EOD techs from the Navy were helping ODAs mostly. Navy EOD techs not only have a hard physical pipeline (pre-dive, dive school, etc.), but they get airborne qualified and take courses in tactical shooting. They’re out of the gate more elite.
@@Ceannadach hey bud, I know his information is incorrect. You're not in this community. You're speculating on the internet. I can guarantee you Army EOD supports Army SOF. During 2007 or whatever, you're correct. But your info is massively outdated. Army EOD supports Army SOF 90% of the time. Anyone saying otherwise hasn't been deployed in years.
@@hannibalbarca2939
Not from the information I received. Took swimming lessons from an EOD tech in the Navy. Dude said he worked with a lot of ODAs. This was around the time frame you mentioned.
When are you gonna sell the shirts Sir they look awesome 🇺🇸💯
Bro! On the site: grittysoldier.com/collections/fitness-apparel
Jeff Dawson!
That’s him!
Just give him a handy when you see him Josh. 😆
@@YTnotes He deserves one!
@@YTnotes you’re funny 🤣
Dang I never saw the post about this so my question is would an EOD guy in the 28th EOD supporting SOF would they like see shooting combat or just bomb stuff?
Everything. He’s seen it all. We will make more videos on his personal experiences in the future, (combat, deployment, etc)
Alright thank you both for the info
You train for it all, my first couple deployments were slow with Eod and combat scenarios. Later years got pretty heated. Plenty of Eod work and shooting, it was a good time 😎
@@jmdawson8618 the man himself ⬆️
@@jmdawson8618 oh wow thank you for the answer and thank you so much for your service
I was selected and threw it away because I was 18 YO, if only I could take it back!
Love the Avocado tat lmao
im not even in highschool yet and this is interesting
#ISOTF 718💪🏽
Admittedly a ranger pack won’t help me with that
Ol JD
I’m a Marine real EOD tech. You can’t take pubs or anything out the school, it’s classified, and where did he take his nuke training. Don’t bullshit real EOD or OPS people
Explosive Ordnance disposal EOD..
Dude looks out of shape crazy
Looks are deceiving my guy. Take a look at some Delta dudes….
I mean you can’t really exercise if you’re paralyzed..