My last few posts on Bomb disposal technician psychology with queries about how training might better address certain issues has caused some further discussion and digging. For now, I was pointed in the direction of Dr Ed Bundy’s dissertation which is a fascinating study of how EOD technicians learning preferences and “intelligence strengths” differ amongst a range of bomb technicians. Essential reading for anyone involved in EOD training development. As Ed warned me when he gave me permission to post the link, it’s a good few pages long, but I think well worth the effort. I think too it has broader applications in counter-terrorist training. More thoughts to follow.
