US Navy: Diver

AboutTheir accomplishments are epic.

Their expertise is unrivaled.

No other force is more intensely trained to succeed in the perilous world of underwater adventure.

Each assignment they take on is crucial and backed by a steadfast dedication to teamwork.Navy s are part of an extraordinary community.

They journey anywhere from the darkest depths of the world’s oceans to freezing arctic-like conditions underneath icebergs, accomplishing a number of tasks only few can perform, with no margin for error.Navy s may be expected to:* Perform a variety of diving salvage operations and special diving duties worldwide* Take part in construction and demolition projects* Execute search and rescue missions* Support military and civilian law enforcement agencies* Serve as the technical experts for diving evolutions for numerous military Special Operations units* Provide security, communications and other logistics during Expeditionary Warfare missions* Carry out routine ship maintenance, including restoration and repairWhat to ExpectNavy More InformationFull time Part time Responsibilities Your job as a Navy could encompass many dive specialties, including:Salvage and recovery Locating and retrieving wreckage; conducting harbor and waterway clearance, underwater repairs and salvage operations in all environmentsDeep submergence Probing the greatest depths in the name of research and other classified missionsShip husbandry Inspecting and repairing ships and submarinesSaturation diving Working and living at extreme depths for days or weeks at a timeThere are no part-time jobs available for this career track.Work Environment Fittingly, the Navy motto is ” We Dive the World Over.” Members of this SpecialOperations force travel the world, working everywhere imaginable, in just about every possible undersea environment from cold, muddy water where underwater tasks can be completed by feel only to warm, tropical waters clear enough for underwater photography.There are no part-time jobs available for this career track.Training & Advancement Training to become a Navy challenges your willpower, intelligence and physical strength and puts your desire to the test.

Complete the training, and you’ll rank among the world’s elite underwater adventurers.

Training includes: Preparation Course(7 weeks)at Naval Training Command, Great Lakes, IL, for training in basic electrical and engineering courses, water adaptability and physical fitnessSecond Class Dive School(15 weeks)at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC) in Panama City, FL, for training in any or all of the following:* Air and mixed gas diving* Underwater cutting and welding* Demolition* Recompression chamber operations* Underwater hydraulic tools* Ship maintenance, repair and salvageFleet Training You will be assigned to one of the Navy Diving Units to be trained to perform underwater ship repair, salvage and construction, using either SCUBA equipment or a surface-supplied-air diving system.

Training for Diving Medical Officers and Diving Medical Technicians is also part of Fleet training.Advanced Training Many experienced divers return to NDSTC for further course work so they can qualify as First Class s and Master s.For those with further leadership aspirations and a college degree, Officer roles are available providing opportunities to lead and train others.Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.

It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuablecredentialing and occupational opportunitiesin related fieldsThere are no part-time jobs available for this career track.Education Opportunities Members of the Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations (NSW/NSO) community have any number of unique opportunities to advance their education.

Navy training provides skills and knowledge in everything from military tactics, deep-sea diving and a number of other tactical military procedures.Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy training in the NSW/NSO community can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education.

You may also continue your education through opportunities like the following:* Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance * Post-9/11 GI Bill There are no part-time jobs available for this career track.Qualifications & Requirements Malesand females are eligible to apply to become Enlisted Navy s.

No college degree is required, but a high degree of difficulty and satisfaction is standard.

Training is tough and ongoing.

You can apply for the Navy Challenge contract for s at any time during your first enlistment.Entry Requirements:* Eyesight 20/200 bilateral correctable to 20/25 with no color blindness* Minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score: AR+VE=103, MC=51* Pass a physical examination required for divers* Be 30 years of age or younger* Must be a U.S.

citizen and eligible for security clearanceVisit the Navy SWCC PST Calculator to review the current minimum Navy Physical Screening Test (PST) requirements for Navy Challenge Programs.General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before .There are no part-time jobs available for this career track.Contact UsHave a question or just want to learn more?

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