Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with CE/EOD officer Capt Jonathan Reasoner to discuss his experience as an engineer and the path to becoming an EOD officer.

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(04:34) Breakdown of CE Squadron

(08:50) How to become a CE officer

(10:50) Will you do engineering design as an LT

(15:45) End up at any base in CE

(16:20) RED HORSE and CRG

(18:23) What is the mission of EOD

(20:22) Process of becoming an EOD officer

(25:25) What makes EOD so attractive?

(27:25) Does a bomb suit actually work?

(32:16) Sick opportunities in EOD

(36:10) How to handle career trajectory changes

(42:26) Skill carryover to civilian jobs

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Andrew Cormier

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Capt Jonathan Reasoner

Email: [email protected]

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