Diver
- Performing wreckage salvage operations and underwater repairs
- Conducting harbor and waterway clearance operations
- Assisting in construction and demolition projects
- Executing search and rescue missions
- Performing deep submergence operations and saturation diving, which could involve living and working at extreme depths for days or weeks at a time
- Supporting military and civilian law enforcement agencies
- Serving as technical experts for diving evolutions for numerous military Special Operations units
- Providing security, communications and other logistics during Expeditionary Warfare missions
- Carrying out ship and submarine maintenance, including inspection and repair
- Air and mixed gas diving
- Underwater cutting and welding
- Demolition
- Recompression chamber operations
- Underwater hydraulic tools
- Ship maintenance, repair and salvage
Fleet 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. Upon successful completion of training, graduates are assigned to salvage or repair ships, Mobile Diving and Salvage Units, aviation water survival training, or to EOD/SEAL support. Advanced Training - Many experienced divers return to NDSTC for further course work so they can qualify as First Class Divers and Master Divers . 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. Post-Service Opportunities It's also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. Education Opportunities Members of the Naval Special Warfare community have many opportunities to advance their education. Navy training provides skills and knowledge in everything from military tactics, deep-sea diving and several other tactical military procedures. Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy training in this field 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 undergraduate degree opportunities like the Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance and the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Qualifications & Requirements No college degree is required to apply for a position as an Enlisted Navy Diver. However, a high degree of difficulty should be expected. Training is tough and ongoing. You can apply for the Navy Warrior Challenge contract for Divers at any time during your first enlistment. Entry Requirements include:
- 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
- Meet minimum ASVAB requirements
- Be 30 years of age or younger
- Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance
Candidates who achieve the Elevated Physical Screening Test (EPST) scores shown above may qualify for the Enlisted Bonus for Shipping (EB-SHP) program. These elevated standards must be met during your 14-day shipping PST to be eligible for the bonus. Learn more about Navy enlistment bonuses. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before. Part-Time Opportunities There are no part-time jobs as a Navy Reserve Sailor in this role. Go back to Careers to find other jobs that have a Reserve component. You can also find out more about what life is like as a Reserve Sailor in the Navy. Navy Diver - Full HTML Enlisted CAN YOU OUTPERFORM TOP NAVY DIVER CANDIDATES? Check the Navy Diver PST leaderboard and find a testing event near you. Learn More Compare Navy Careers
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