Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Evals
PROFESSIONAL ARMORER. ISIC ARMORER Responsible for 8 personnel, 3 armories and 6 ready service lockers across 2 compounds, with a value of $1.5 million. One of six explosive drivers supporting all of Embarked security and NECTF ranges with a value of $391,100 in ammunition across 15 ranges. Subject matter expert in his field of explosive safety which contributed heavily with the passing score during the explosive safety inspection. One of 2 Quality Assurance/Safety Observers, is responsible for the sentencing of all ammunition assets in MESG1, MSRON 1, and TEU sentencing 15,000 rounds of ammunition in accordance with navy ammunition guidelines. Instrumental in the execution of the presidential order given for the Republic of Korea mission, by organizing, palletizing, and shipping 43 weapons. 13,280 rounds of ammunition with a total value of $163,900.
FORCE MULTIPLIER. As Training Petty Officer, provided 8 hours of HERO training and physical security to 30 personnel across 3 trainings, qualified seven explosive drivers while giving 100 hours of FL80 training which allowed the embarked security course to continue to train 86 sailors, greatly augmenting oversea assets. As Assistant Urinalysis Program Coordinator processed 7 batches for testing containing 96 specimens with 100% compliancy of the navy drug screening program.
When emergency-deployed to RC North, Afghanistan, he quickly analyzed mission requirements and distributed 15,ooo lbs of explosive material to five Forward Operating Bases, increasing EOD response capabilities and eliminating response delays.
His leadership, experience and technical acumen were essential to the operational success and training readiness of Detachment Earle. He led his team during 33 emergent EOD responses and 30 high-risk dive operations in support of Commander, Navy Region Mid-atlantic and the U.S. Secret Service.
PO1 Thompson was crucial to the success of the unit's role in the explosives and explosives effects courses, where he supervised the disposal of over 500 explosive charges and trained 790 personnel from 88 different law enforcement agencies.
AN EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TECHNICIAN, HE SUPERVISED THE DISPOSAL OF APPROXIMATELY 10,000 POUNDS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE.
LED HIGH-RISK TRAINING FOR UNDERWATER ORDNANCE AND MINE COUNTERMEASURES MISSION AREAS.
AS LEAD INSTRUCTOR, HE DISPLAYED UNWAVERING DEDICATION, INITIATIVE, AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF OVER 1,000 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION FOR 200 STUDENTS FROM 30 PLATOONS.
As Master EOD technician of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight, he served as the detachment's Arms, Ammunition and Explosives custodian improving the detachment’s exemplary state of operational readiness.
Provided invaluable planning and coordination to Naval Station Rota Emergency Management, Anti-terrorism, and Force Protection assets in preparation for four major inspections.
His partnership efforts with coalition forces at Camp Northern Lights increased IED intelligence and led to the creation of IED Defeat TTPs that were adopted nation-wide.
As a result of his close coordination in the planning and execution of six bilateral U.S./Spanish exercises, he improved international relations.
INVESTED OVERSIGHT. His leadership and experience facilitated the design, development, evaluation, and performance review of the first-ever Underwater Breathing Apparatus mixed and virtual reality simulators, directly improving fleet readiness by increasing emergency procedures proficiency.
COMMUNITY LEADER. He established and implemented the curriculum content integration initiative for MK-25, MK-16, and SCUBA, making them accessible through Joint Knowledge Online, modernizing content delivery, and accelerating learning. As the Master Training Specialist coordinator, he improved NDSTC's instructor capabilities by educating and chairing 21 MTS boards.
INVOLVED MENTOR. As the command enlisted watch-bill coordinator, he managed 68 staff members, providing coverage and flexibility through both hurricane and COVID-19 events. Led a working group on Command qualifications in response to a command climate survey which resulted in a restructured and optimized check-in process which improved the CUIT program for certification.
Senior Chief distinguished himself as an exceptional leader, meticulous manager and a devoted, unwavering mentor serving as the Command Senior Chief at EODOSU-7.
Under EODC's exceptional leadership, his EOD detachment ensured the safe and mishap free execution of 123 high risk EOD emergency and routine operations. The operations included responses to nine suspicious packages and 48 unexploded ordnance (UXO) events involving 132 explosive items and 12 explosive hazardous waste (EWH) disposals totaling 10,100 pounds of explosive. His technical expertise was critical in averting millions of dollars in damages to military and civilian property, structures and equipment and preventing the death or injury to numerous personnel.
- Empowered sailors at every level via direct and indirect mentorship. In the stand up of EODOSU-7, he established the CPO Mess to provide seasoned and experienced leadership and mentorship to his 16 active duty and SELRES CPOs and 53 active duty and SELRES enlisted and officer personnel. The CPO Mess covered vital enlisted sailor programs to include: Perform to Serve, Career Development, SOY/SOQ boards, CMSID/detailing, advancement boards and reenlistment programs.
- Lacking an XO during the command's first 10 months, he flawlessly executed the duties of both Executive Officer and Command Senior Chief, managing and executing the day to day operations of the command. His daily duties included: acting as Command Security Manager, reviewing and chopping all command correspondence, leave requests, special requests, performance evaluations, holding quarters for muster, award ceremonys, and all-hands calls as well as conducting all command business in the absense of the CO.