Health and safety start at each military base, where Environmental Health and Safety enlisted personnel inspect military facilities, monitor the exchange of ammunition and operate water treatment plants. They also respond to all types of disasters: from floods, earthquakes and hurricanes to enemy attacks. These servicemembers are the first line of defense against both natural and man-made threats.
Possible Responsibilities
- Train military and civilian personnel on what to do in an emergency
- Monitor storage, transportation and disposal of hazardous waste
- Conduct health and safety investigations of living quarters
- Analyze food and water samples to ensure quality
- Defuse unexploded bombs
- Regulate the flow of drinking water
Helpful Attributes
Useful school subjects include chemistry, environmental science, physics and biology. Helpful attributes include:
- Good communication skills
- Concern about the environment
- Interest in gathering and organizing information
- Attention to detail
Training Provided
Classroom instruction, including practical exercises, is provided for Environmental Health and Safety enlisted personnel. Sample courses include:
- Disaster Planning
- Effects of Radiation
- Ordnance Disposal
- Chemical and Nuclear Detection and Defense
- Arming/Disarming Techniques
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