79th Ordnance Battalion (EOD)
The 79th Ordnance Battalion (EOD) accomplish the Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) support activity. The EOD battalion operates under FORSCOM (52nd Ordnance Group (EOD)) command and control with several companies (EOD) strategically located within each control area. Installations and MACOMs do not have a direct area support EOD responsibility.
The 763d Ordnance Company (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) provides 24-hour routine and emergency support to Fort Leonard Wood and the states of Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa as designated by the Commander, 79th Ordnance Battalion (EOD), Fort Sam Houston, TX. The Company provides 24-hour EOD support to all military, local, state, and federal agencies as outlined in AR 75-15 within assigned area. This support consists of, but is not limited to, the following: accidents/incidents involving military ordnance and/or explosives; accidents/incidents involving commercial demolition materials when beyond the capabilities of the requesting agency; response to suspect or actual improvised explosive devices (IED); provide technical assistance or advice to all agencies listed above. It provides support to the United States Secret Service in protection of the President of the United States, Vice-resident, and other dignitaries, both US and foreign. It also conducts safety classes on unexploded ordnance (UFO) threat, ordnance identification and hazards, bomb threat/search, and booby-traps to select individuals or groups.
