Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
W7 Special Forces Underwater Operations
Overview
The Special Forces Underwater Operations designation identifies positions that require participation in Special Forces underwater operations. It applies to enlisted positions with that participation requirement.
Core Skills
- mission planning
- risk assessment and mitigation
- team leadership under stress
- joint and combined operations coordination
- intelligence-driven operations
- communications discipline
- operational security (OPSEC)
- situational awareness
- problem solving in austere environments
- decision making under pressure
Civilian Software & Tools
- Diving logbook software
- Diving table software
Civilian Career Paths
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Diving Medical Technician (DMT)
- ADCI Entry Level Tender/Diver Certification
- NAUI Master Scuba Diver
Career Growth
- Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) · Funded · Promotion points
- ADCI Air Diver Certification
- PADI Divemaster
What the Work Involves
- Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
- Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.
- Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
- Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
- Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
Related Occupations
- Riggers
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Ship Engineers
- Sailors and Marine Oilers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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