What is the primary mission of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)?

• A. To protect personnel and property and provide freedom of maneuver by eliminating explosive threats so the Fleet and Nation can fight and win.
• B. To conduct cyber operations against adversaries.
• C. To provide medical support to the fleet.
• D. To train sailors in navigation.

Answer: (B)

The core idea being tested is what EOD actually does: they are focused on explosive threats. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal units identify, render safe, recover, and dispose of explosive devices to remove hazards that could injure people or disrupt operations. By eliminating these threats, they protect personnel and property and ensure Navy ships and forces can maneuver and fight effectively. That emphasis on neutralizing ordnance to enable safe, unhindered operations is what defines their primary mission. Cyber operations, medical support, and navigation training are handled by other specialties, not EOD, which is why those options don’t fit as the main purpose.