Navy Diver: "We Dive The World Over"
Navy Diver: "We Dive The World Over"
Navy Diver: "We Dive The World Over"
NAVY DIVER
NAVY DIVER
Navy Divers are members of the Naval Special Operations (NSO) community, comprising men PHYSICAL SCREENING TEST REQUIREMENTS
and women who take on the most impossible missions and the most elusive objectives. To qualify for the Navy Diver program, you must complete the
following minimum Physical Screening Test Requirements:
JOB DESCRIPTION • Swim 500 yards using side- or breaststroke within 14 minutes
Their accomplishments are epic. Their expertise is unrivaled. No other force is more intensely • Rest 10 minutes
trained to succeed in the perilous world of underwater adventure. Each assignment they take on • 42 push-ups within 2 minutes
is crucial and backed by a steadfast dedication to teamwork. • Rest 2 minutes
• 50 sit-ups within 2 minutes
As a Navy Diver, you will be part of an extraordinary brotherhood. You will journey anywhere • Rest 2 minutes
from the ocean depths to frigid arctic waters. Accomplishing a number of tasks only few can • 6 pull-ups (no time limit)
perform. All with the focus to achieve. • Rest 10 minutes
• 1.5 mile run within 12 minutes 45 seconds
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES • Pass a Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL BUD/S physical
Some of the many duties you may have as a Navy Diver include: fitness screening test in Boot Camp and in the Delayed Entry
• Performing a variety of salvage diving operations and special diving duties worldwide Program (DEP)
• Taking part in construction and demolition projects
• Executing search and rescue missions Note: If you’re pursuing a Diver position, much better PST scoring
• Supporting military and civilian law enforcement agencies is expected.
• Serving as a technical expert for diving evolutions for numerous military
Special Operations units MORE INFORMATION
• Providing security, communications and other logistics during Expeditionary Visit navy.com/diver for more details. Or find a local recruiter
Warfare missions by calling 1-800-USA-NAVY.
• Carrying out routine ship maintenance, including restoration and repair
Your job as a Navy Diver may encompass many dive specialties, including:
• Salvage and recovery – Locating and retrieving wreckage; conducting harbor and NOTES
waterway clearance, underwater repairs, and salvage operations in all environments
• Deep submergence – Probing the greatest depths in the name of research and other
classified missions
• Ship husbandry – Inspecting and repairing ships and submarines
• Saturation diving – Working and living at extreme depths for days or weeks at a time
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The motto of Navy Divers is fittingly “We Dive the World Over.” As a member of this dedicated
Special Operations force, you will travel the world, working everywhere imaginable. You will be
specially trained to perform in just about every possible undersea environment – from clear,
tropical conditions to frigid, dark arctic regions. From shallow waters to deep seas. No matter
the time, place or pressure, there is no room for error.
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