Navy Diver: "We Dive The World Over"
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NAVY DIVER
NAVY DIVER
No matter how extreme the conditions or the task
at hand, Navy Divers will be there to play a vital role.
Taking calculated risks when no one else will. Using
willpower and thorough mental and physical training
to excel in any situation. All for the purpose of a
greater goal: to make the world a better, safer place.
QUALIFICATIONS
Navy Divers are members of the Naval Special Operations (NSO) community, comprising men
and women who take on the most impossible missions and the most elusive objectives.
PHYSICAL SCREENING TEST REQUIREMENTS
JOB DESCRIPTION
Their accomplishments are epic. Their expertise is unrivaled. No other force is more intensely
trained to succeed in the perilous world of underwater adventure. Each assignment they take on
is crucial and backed by a steadfast dedication to teamwork.
As a Navy Diver, you will be part of an extraordinary brotherhood. You will journey anywhere
from the ocean depths to frigid arctic waters. Accomplishing a number of tasks only few can
perform. All with the focus to achieve.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Some of the many duties you may have as a Navy Diver include:
Performing a variety of salvage diving operations and special diving duties worldwide
Taking part in construction and demolition projects
Executing search and rescue missions
Supporting military and civilian law enforcement agencies
Serving as a technical expert for diving evolutions for numerous military
Special Operations units
Providing security, communications and other logistics during Expeditionary
Warfare missions
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
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
Both males and females are eligible to become Navy Divers.
To qualify for Diver training, you must:
Meet specific eyesight requirements: 20/200 bilateral
correctable to 20/25 with no color blindness
Meet the minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
(ASVAB) score: AR+VE=103, MC=51 or GS+MC+EI=165
Be age 30 or younger
Be a U.S. citizen
To qualify for the Navy Diver program, you must complete the
following minimum Physical Screening Test Requirements:
Swim 500 yards using side- or breaststroke within 14 minutes
Rest 10 minutes
42 push-ups within 2 minutes
Rest 2 minutes
50 sit-ups within 2 minutes
Rest 2 minutes
6 pull-ups (no time limit)
Rest 10 minutes
1.5 mile run within 12 minutes 45 seconds
Pass a Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL BUD/S physical
fitness screening test in Boot Camp and in the Delayed Entry
Program (DEP)
Note: If youre pursuing a Diver position, much better PST scoring
is expected.
MORE INFORMATION
Visit navy.com/diver for more details. Or find a local recruiter
by calling 1-800-USA-NAVY.
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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 youll rank among the worlds 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,
you will have any number of unique opportunities to advance your knowledge. The courses
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.
Once youre inspired, better informed and seriously interested,
heres how to proceed:
PAY RANGE
In addition to normal military pay and allowances, the Navy offers an enlistment bonus for
certain NSW/NSO communities. You may also earn additional pay that includes special duty
assignment pay, parachute jump pay, dive pay or demolition pay. Together, these incentives
make these individuals among the highest-paid Enlisted operators in the U.S. military.
1. TALK TO YOUR RECRUITER
Find a local recruiter at navy.com/locator
Ask questions
Discuss your long-term goals
Review your qualifications
Go over relevant financial incentives and bonuses
2. APPLY FOR THE POSITION
For complete details on available specialty pay and enlistment bonuses, contact a recruiter.
BENEFITS
When it comes to financial advantages, the Navy amounts to much more than a competitive
paycheck. As a Sailor in the Navy, you can look forward to:
Supplemental/bonus pay
Scheduled pay raises and potential promotions
Post-9/11 GI Bill funding for you or your family to use for school
30 days vacation with pay earned every year
Outstanding retirement benefits, plus a 401(k)-like thrift savings plan
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Tax-free allowances for housing and meals
Tax-free shopping privileges at military stores
Free or low-cost travel opportunities
Access to military bases, clubs and recreational facilities all over the world
Credentials/Certifications through Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL)
Go to navy.com/apply, follow the link at the bottom and
complete the online application
Provide personal information that includes your
birth certificate, social security card and professional
details (if applicable)
Take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
(ASVAB) to help assess your skills and interests
Pass a full medical examination
Participate in a precommitment interview
3. BEGIN YOUR TRAINING
Attend Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Illinois (7 to 9 weeks)
Get advanced skills training at a Navy A School
(time varies depending on specialty)
From there, youre ready to start serving among the most
accomplished and respected professionals in the world
AFTER THE NAVY
MORE INFORMATION
The Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations (NSW/NSO) communities value leadership,
self-determination and organization. Employers in the military and civilian communities alike
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 ChemicalBiological-Radiological (CBR) protection and response. The opportunities are as numerous as
they are rewarding.
Visit facebook.com/USNavyDiver to ask questions. Get answers.
And connect with others just like you.
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