Protect
the troops
Preserve
training realism
Execute
the mission
EBSS is a deployable shield-grate-and-wall system designed to protect warfighters and training personnel from BOP without impacting tempo or readiness.
SDVOB/Special Operations veteran owned and manufactured in the US.
Reduce BOP Risk Without Impact to Readiness or Training Tempo.
Blast overpressure (BOP) is an unavoidable byproduct of large caliber weapons training. With EBSS you will maintain realistic training conditions while reducing BOP risk for all training personnel, especially those exposed to repeated evolutions.
The EBSS system was designed by Michael Eaves an SDVOB/Special Operations veteran with 20+ years experience in the military, most notably as a SEAL Chief Petty Officer.
He watched fellow warfighters struggle with the effects of repeated BOP exposure. Headaches, nausea, fatigue, sleep issues, mood swings and cognitive changes plagued all whom where exposed to BOP during training, including Michael as an RSO.
As a result, Michael designed the EBSS system with the following core concepts:
Reduce training related BOP for all participants (RSO’s, gunners, assistant gunners, instructors and nearby training personnel)
Military grade durability for high-intensity training environments
Stable for high-tempo and/or repeatability training
Align with high caliber weapons training protocol
“ EBSS is a practical, on-range mitigation layer that reduces peak blast overpressure for all training personnel — maintaining readiness, reducing brain-health risk, and supporting evolving policy expectations. ”
Why Now
Operational Readiness
Blast overpressure is a training and tempo problem, not just a battlefield problem. Heavy weapons and shoulder-fired training can repeatedly expose military personnel (RSOs / instructors / gunners / assistant gunners / training cadre) to significant BOP and associated brain health risk.
The Department of Defense (DoD) is now directing practical risk-management actions—mitigation, tracking, and education—so military units can sustain training realism without readiness loss.
Medical Reality
Research indicates that mTBI (mild TBI) is realized with repeated (3 or more) BOP exposure of 2 - 3 psi. The DoD notes that repeated BOP exposure can affect brain health and produce symptoms similar to mild TBI. Military and other studies report growing concern that BOP can drive brain injury risk, higher risk for neurodegenerative disease and suicide.
DoD and VA clinical resources recognize TBI as a suicide risk factor, and DoD clinical guidance notes a significant increase in suicide risk among service members who sustain a TBI.
Policy & Accountability
BOP exposure and the associated brain health risk has gained administrative momentum as evidenced with formal policy and legislation.
DoD has published requirements to manage brain-health risks from blast overpressure, and Congress has introduced bills (H.R.8025 and S.2883) focused on clarifying responsibilities and improving tracking/research related to blast exposure and brain injury prevention.
The EBSS System
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The EBSS System utilizes a patented technology that significantly reduces BOP exposure by breaking and redirecting the blast wave away from staff and trainees. Multiple color options available.
Shield
Directional Overpressure Mitigation
The EBSS shield is the core of the EBSS blast overpressure reduction system.
The shield is positioned to redirect and dissipate blast overpressure (BOP) away from protected locations—supporting safer conditions for RSOs, assistant gunners, instructors, and nearby personnel while maintaining the training evolution.
Grate
Ground-Reflection Mitigation + Optimal Positioning
The EBSS grate helps mitigate Mach stem wave reflection back toward the shooter, thus, reducing blast overpressure (BOP) exposure.
It also serves as a quick positioning reference, helping to establish proper spacing and EBSS alignment for accurate and effective use of the system.
Wall
Adjacent Shooting Lane Mitigation
Traditional open firing layouts allow blast impact to propagate laterally, increasing risk to adjacent shooters and range personnel.
The EBSS Blast Wall absorbs and redirects blast overpressure (BOP) reducing exposure along the firing line by preventing blast waves from traveling into and out of adjacent shooting positions.
Designed to Protect
Range Safety Officers (RSOs) • Instructor Cadre • Nearby Training Personnel • Gunners • Assistant Gunners
Instrumented testing was conducted with pressure sensors during a shoulder-fired rocket training evolution within NSW (Naval Special Warfare).
Live-Fire Results
Quantitative Data indicates an ~87% reduction of BOP impact when behind the EBSS Shield!
Outside Shield
10.2 psi
Avg Peak BOP (range ~8.3 - 14.8 psi)Behind Shield
1.4 psi
Avg Peak BOP (range ~1.0 - 2.0 psi)Avg Peak BOP Reduction
-8.8 psi (~87%)
Qualitative Results
Experienced operators (RSO’s) and range personnel provided positive feedback, including perceived reduction in exposure effects (symptoms) from repeated shoulder-fired rocket training. Training personnel using the EBSS shield communicated a reduction of immediate symptoms, including headache, nausea, fatigue, ringing in the ears, difficulty sleeping, and irritability.
The EBSS Advantage
Veteran Led
Owned by Michael Eaves whom is an SDVOB/Special Operations veteran with 20+ years of experience in the military as a warfighter and as a SEAL Chief Petty Officer.
Michael’s experience includes managing SEAL training programs as an RSO with large caliber weapons.
With his experience, he has created and designed the EBSS system to enable all end users to seamlessly and safely do there job without BOP risk.
Built for Training Environments
Deployable configuration intended for repeatable training lane setup
Designed to support correct positioning and consistent use
Implementation approach compatible with range operations and training cadence
Sustainment-ready mindset (inspection and lifecycle support can be briefed)
U.S. Based. Veteran Focus.
EBSS is a U.S.-based company committed to domestic manufacturing and veteran leadership.
Our intent is to utilize U.S.-based manufacturing partners and scale toward an enduring U.S. production footprint.
We have a commitment to our veterans and as such we will prioritize veteran employment as we grow.
BOP Insights
Request a Briefing
We offer a concise briefing for range leadership and decision-makers covering the operational problem, the EBSS system (shield + grate + wall), live-fire results, and implementation paths.