The above is only part of a bomb disposal technician’s role. Some technicians work within ammunitions facilities, in which explosives, missiles and other weapons are maintained before being loaded on to armed forces’ aircraft. Roles will always vary depending on the section of the armed forces the individual is working within. Other names for the job include ‘ammunition technical officer’ or ‘ammunition/weapons technician’. Some bomb disposal technicians also work underwater to diffuse unexploded bombs in the sea. In this role, an ability to dive and swim to deeper depths is required. Many bomb disposal technicians within these roles are already highly trained divers.



