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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division Commemorates 20th Anniversary of the CAD/PAD Joint Program Office
September 19, 2018 — INDIAN HEAD, Md. ─ The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technology Division commemorated the stand-up of the Cartridge Actuated Device / Propellant-Actuated Device (CAD/PAD) Joint Program Office’s 20th anniversary today during an all hands gathering at the Town of Indian Head Pavilion just outside the main gate... MORE

NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division concludes 2018 Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program
August 10, 2018 — INDIAN HEAD, Md. ─ Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technology Division hosted an official out brief today for the 2018 Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program. This year’s program concluded with the high school student participants presenting a final brief to school district and IHEODTD senior leadership and Charles County Public Schools Board members on their research projects and lessons learned. ... MORE

NSWC Indian Head Expeditionary Exploitation Unit One establishes stand-alone command
June 29, 2018 — The Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran presided over a ceremony establishing Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE, EXU-1, as a stand-alone command onboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head today... MORE

Cmdr. Matthew Myers, EXU-1’s inaugural commanding officer, receives his Command at Sea Insignia denoting his new status as a commanding officer.

NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division Engineer Awarded Prestigious Meritorious Civilian Service Medal
June 7, 2018 — INDIAN HEAD, Md. ─ The Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service was awarded to Steven Kim, a mechanical engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, at an award presentation held on base today. This is the second highest award granted to career civilian employees by the Secretary of Defense... MORE

Capt. Scott Kraft, NSWC IHEODTD commanding officer, pins the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service on Steve Kim, as his wife Julianne Kim watches on, at a ceremony held at NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division on 7 June 2018.

NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division Employees Celebrated, Awarded Command Excellence Honors
April 25, 2018 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division recognized individuals and teams who made significant contributions to the command’s mission at the annual Honorary Awards ceremony today, which was at the Indian Head Town Pavilion. This year’s guest of honor was Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr., who was awarded the Medal of Honor ... ... MORE

NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division, Energetics Technology Center T4 Office Space Celebrates Inaugural Year
April 6, 2018 — INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Just over a year ago, the NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division partnered with the community, local industry and academia to open the Energetics Technology Center’s Technology Transfer, Training and TechFire (T4) office space at the Black Box Theatre in Indian Head. Since it’s opening, the space is able to tout a number of accomplishments and successes... MORE

NSWC IHEODTD, St. Mary’s College, The Patuxent Partnership Sign Educational Partnership Agreement
March 23, 2018 — INDIAN HEAD, Md. – Capt. Scott Kraft, commanding officer and Ashley Johnson, technical director of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division signed an Educational Partnership Agreement with St. Mary’s College of Maryland and The Patuxent Partnership, Friday... MORE

NSWC IHEODTD, Morgan State University Sign 5-Year Educational Partnership Agreement
March 6, 2018 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division signed an Educational Program Agreement with Morgan State University, Monday... MORE

Deep Reactive Ion Etcher now operational at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technology Division
December 20, 2017 — A Plasma-Therm Deep Reactive Ion Etcher (DRIE) became fully functional Oct. 25, for the Systems Engineering Department Fuze and Initiation Branch, at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD)... MORE

A Deep Reactive Ion Etcher (DRIE) is now operational at Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technology Division. DRIE fulfills a vital role in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) device fabrication.

NSWC IHEODTD hosts Marine Corps Warfighting Lab Fellows
November 17, 2017 — Marines from the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) fellows program visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) in an effort to initiate a new partnership between IHEODTD and MCWL Oct. 25. The Marines visited the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation departments and were introduced to current operations. The fellows program incorporates a cadre of 20 Marines selected from different operational areas of expertise to complete a three to six month tour in the national capital region. Program selection and administration will be conducted by the MCWL Field Testing Branch (FTB) and will be integrated with the Naval Research and Engineering Enterprise (NRDE). ... MORE

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