NEC
839A
Submarine SCUBA Diver
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs duties using SCUBA. Conducts day and general underwater search, detailed ship-bottom search and routine inspections to a depth of 60 feet using underwater compass, depth indicators and associated underwater equipment. Performs safety swimmer duties. Performs adjustments and field shop maintenance on SCUBA and underwater accessories. Knows the laws of diving and is able to recognize all types of decompression sickness and diving accidents.
Core Skills
- scuba diving operations
- underwater search procedures
- ship hull inspection
- underwater navigation
- depth measurement
- safety swimmer operations
- scuba equipment maintenance
- diving accident recognition
- decompression sickness response
Common Certifications
- Association of Commercial Divers International Commercial Diver Certification
- Divers Alert Network Diving Emergency Management Provider
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding
- American Red Cross CPR and AED for Professional Rescuers
- NREMT Emergency Medical Technician
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration Commercial Diving Training
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Association of Commercial Divers International Commercial Diver Certification
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding
- American Red Cross CPR and AED for Professional Rescuers
- NREMT Emergency Medical Technician
Career Growth
- Association of Commercial Divers International Commercial Diver Certification Advanced Training
- Divers Alert Network Diving Emergency Management Provider
- Commercial Diving Supervisor Training
- NREMT Paramedic
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.