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The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Division serves as the Air Force Functional Center of Expertise for Explosive Ordnance Disposal, directing force readiness, program management, and modernization efforts to meet key service and Department of War objectives. The division is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping 1,700 Total Force EOD operators across 84 worldwide locations, while providing critical subject matter expertise and EOD specific operational and technical non-directive publications. Furthermore, the division manages demolition munitions across 19 career fields, serves as the service lead for the U.S. Northern Command Joint EOD Very Important Person Protective Support Activity, and exercises comprehensive oversight of a $1 billion enterprise portfolio and executes a $300 million, five-year central procurement program.

The Emergency Management Division manages and oversees the DAF Emergency Management (EM) Program execution for 225 installation emergency management programs and the organizing, training, and equipping coordination for more than 1,700 Total Force EM Airmen. The division includes the DAF EM and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) passive defense program subject matter expert. Management oversight areas include emergency management plans and tactics, techniques and procedures; education and training; equipment acquisition, modernization and sustainment; and program operations support including CBRN-related intelligence analysis, data analysis, knowledge management and integration initiatives. The division develops comprehensive products and provides support for EM flight plans, education and training, equipment acquisition, and sustainment. The division also provides technical and operational guidance and reachback support.

The Fire and Emergency Services Division establishes national standards and directs the DAF F&ES Readiness Program, leveraging active representation on the National Fire Protection Association Technical Committees and providing vital subject matter expertise on fire prevention, health, and safety. The division oversees the full life-cycle of firefighter education via the Department of War Certification and National Registry EMS Programs, while strategically equipping the force through the management of apparatus, personal protective equipment contracts, and live fire trainers. By synchronizing proficiency and readiness training, the division ensures all responders are expertly trained, equipped, and mission ready.

The Expeditionary Engineering Division develops Total Force posturing and wartime planning guidance, tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as relevant training products to ensure Air Force Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF) and Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) personnel possess the capabilities to execute global expeditionary engineering contingency missions. The division serves as the focal point for expeditionary engineering operational and tactical functional issues and concerns, and assists in civil engineering research, development, and acquisition processes. The division also oversees the distribution of newly fielded equipment and specialized systems.

The Joint EOD Technology Division represents the Air Force in the Department of War EOD Technology and Training program. The division develops and approves Joint EOD tools, equipment, technical data, and procedures, maintaining a verified library by monitoring weapon systems and ordnance exploitation. The division also defines and prioritizes research, development, test, and evaluation requirements to address capability gaps while coordinating with DOW and non-DOW agencies on technology exchange. Additionally, the division supports operations by collecting field reports and requests for information, disseminating safety messages and intelligence, and managing the configuration and continuous improvement of fielded EOD equipment.

The Capability Requirements, Research & Development, and Acquisition Division supports all phases of the Air Force Civil Engineer requirements development in accordance with Air Force Policy Directive 10-6, Capabilities-Based Planning & Requirements Development, for the civil engineer enterprise including studies and analysis. The division leads and executes civil engineer innovation, research, and development for the full spectrum of airbase technology needs including prototypes and commercial off-the-shelf systems. The division also plans and implements programs for acquiring systems, equipment, and technologies to fulfill civil engineer needs for in-garrison, expeditionary, and contingency installations or operations. Furthermore, it is responsible for the $15 billion Air Force Contract Augmentation Program, which supports the full spectrum of civil engineer capabilities to provide construction, equipment, materials and services.

This page was last reviewed on July 14, 2026.