Explosive Ordnance Disposal Courses
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) is the detection, identification, evaluation, render safe, recovery and disposal of Explosive Ordnance.
Trainings
Explosive Hazards Awareness and Reduction Course
Explosive Hazards Awareness and Reduction are those actions which lessen the probability and/or severity of physical injury to people, property ...
Training-of-Trainers Course
The Training-of-Trainers (ToT) course is designed to prepare instructors from Central Asia and Afghanistan to deliver Explosive Ordnance Disposal ...
Regional Medical First Aid and Evacuation Course
The course is aimed at developing the competence and qualifications of medical personnel from the military, law enforcement and security services...
Regional PSSM course
The purpose of this training is to provide foreign militaries with the knowledge and skills to perform tasks in line with international best practices ...
Tajikistan enhances Explosive Ordnance Disposal capabilities
A two-week Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 1-2 training course for 14 officers from Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense and Border Troops was completed on 15 March 2025 in Gharm, Tajikistan. The course, aimed at enhancing practical skills and knowledge, was jointly conducted by training officers from the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe and the Regional Explosive Hazards Training Centre under Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense.
The training program equipped participants with essential EOD skills and knowledge, adhering to international standards. Participants received instruction in key areas such as explosives theory, EOD safety protocols, and effective disposal methods. A significant component of the course involved practical exercises.
OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organizes the 3rd International Training Board Meeting in Ashgabat to strengthen regional co-operation on explosive hazards
The 3rd In-Person International Training Board (ITB) Meeting concluded successfully in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) in partnership with the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat and OSCE Forum for Security and Co-operation (FSC) the meeting aimed to enhance co-operation and knowledge-sharing between Central Asia and international partners within the framework of the Integrated Co-operation on Explosive Hazards (ICExH) project. Hosted by the Government of Turkmenistan and supported by the Ministry of Defence of Turkmenistan, the meeting took place from 19 to 21 November 2024.
Central Asian nations enhance their explosive ordnance disposal capabilities through Belgium exchange visit
Experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan recently concluded a valuable exchange visit to Belgium focused on enhancing their Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) capabilities. The visit, which took place from 10 to 14 February 2025, was facilitated and supported by the OSCE field operations in Central Asia and hosted by the Kingdom of Belgium, with participation from the United States.
The first-ever Tajik-led explosive ordnance disposal course kicks off at OSCE-supported Regional Explosive Hazards Training Centre
An intensive three-week Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 1 course commenced on 16 September 2024 at the Regional Explosive Hazards Training Centre (REHTC) of Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense. This program is equipping nineteen dedicated mine action professionals, including sixteen men and three women, from across Central Asia with the fundamental skills and knowledge to safely navigate the complex world of explosive ordnance.
