EOD Operator | Explosive Ordnance Disposal (S7 E3)

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Master Warrant Officer Marty Gratrix discussing the critical role of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operators in ensuring safety on the battlefield.

The battlefield is saturated with explosives—from factory‑made munitions and improvised bombs to drones delivering lethal payloads. At the same time, unexploded ordnance from past wars may still lie hidden beneath the ground. Neutralizing these threats is essential to keeping troops moving and civilians safe. This is where Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operators like Master Warrant Officer Marty Gratrix come in. He offers an inside look at a career spent defusing danger with no room for error. Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions: armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.ca Connect with the Canadian Army on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube Visit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army. Copyright Information © His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2026

People in this episode

Guest: Master Warrant Officer Marty Gratrix

Topics covered

• Explosive Ordnance Disposal
• military operations
• safety
• career insights
• unexploded ordnance

Keywords

• EOD
• explosives
• military
• safety
• unexploded ordnance
• defusing bombs
• career in the Army

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canadian Army, His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, Minister of National Defence

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