Navy Diver: "We Dive The World Over"

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“We Dive the World Over”

NAVY DIVER
NAVY DIVER

No matter how extreme the conditions or the task QUALIFICATIONS


Both males and females are eligible to become Navy Divers.
at hand, Navy Divers will be there to play a vital role. To qualify for Diver training, you must:
Taking calculated risks when no one else will. Using • Meet specific eyesight requirements: 20/200 bilateral
correctable to 20/25 with no color blindness
willpower and thorough mental and physical training • Meet the minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
to excel in any situation. All for the purpose of a (ASVAB) score: AR+VE=103, MC=51 or GS+MC+EI=165
• Be age 30 or younger
greater goal: to make the world a better, safer place. • Be a U.S. citizen

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.

TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT


Training to become a Navy Diver is more than just routine; it also tests your willpower,
physical and mental strength, as well as your desire and intelligence. Complete the training,
and you’ll rank among the world’s elite underwater adventurers, forging a reputation that
builds on a legacy of achievement and honor. Do exceptional work and expect to receive
exceptional rewards in return.

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EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEPS?


As a member of the Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations (NSW/NSO) community, Once you’re inspired, better informed and seriously interested,
you will have any number of unique opportunities to advance your knowledge. The courses here’s how to proceed:
in this field are demanding, but those who accept these challenges will be rewarded not only
with extra pay, but extraordinary duty assignments anywhere in the world. 1. TALK TO YOUR RECRUITER
• Find a local recruiter at navy.com/locator
PAY RANGE • Ask questions
In addition to normal military pay and allowances, the Navy offers an enlistment bonus for • Discuss your long-term goals
certain NSW/NSO communities. You may also earn additional pay that includes special duty • Review your qualifications
assignment pay, parachute jump pay, dive pay or demolition pay. Together, these incentives • Go over relevant financial incentives and bonuses
make these individuals among the highest-paid Enlisted operators in the U.S. military.
2. APPLY FOR THE POSITION
For complete details on available specialty pay and enlistment bonuses, contact a recruiter. • Go to navy.com/apply, follow the link at the bottom and
complete the online application
BENEFITS • Provide personal information that includes your
When it comes to financial advantages, the Navy amounts to much more than a competitive birth certificate, social security card and professional
paycheck. As a Sailor in the Navy, you can look forward to: details (if applicable)
• Supplemental/bonus pay • Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
• Scheduled pay raises and potential promotions (ASVAB) to help assess your skills and interests
• Post-9/11 GI Bill – funding for you or your family to use for school • Pass a full medical examination
• 30 days’ vacation with pay earned every year • Participate in a precommitment interview
• Outstanding retirement benefits, plus a 401(k)-like thrift savings plan
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage 3. BEGIN YOUR TRAINING
• Tax-free allowances for housing and meals • Attend Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Illinois (7 to 9 weeks)
• Tax-free shopping privileges at military stores • Get advanced skills training at a Navy “A” School
• Free or low-cost travel opportunities (time varies depending on specialty)
• Access to military bases, clubs and recreational facilities all over the world • From there, you’re ready to start serving among the most
• Credentials/Certifications through Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL) accomplished and respected professionals in the world

AFTER THE NAVY MORE INFORMATION


The Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations (NSW/NSO) communities value leadership, Visit facebook.com/USNavyDiver to ask questions. Get answers.
self-determination and organization. Employers in the military and civilian communities alike And connect with others just like you.
will value you as you mature in your field. Completing some of the most demanding training
our country has to offer says that you have what it takes to accomplish any task an employer
could throw your way. Careers within the NSW/NSO forces have comparable civilian counterparts
that include anything from high-level security assessment to emergency medicine to Chemical- NOTES
Biological-Radiological (CBR) protection and response. The opportunities are as numerous as
they are rewarding.

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