Diver Training and Qualification Requirements

CHAPTER 6 — Operational Planning 6-5 6-4.6 Underwater Construction. Underwater construction is the construction, inspec- tion, repair, and removal of in-water facilities in support of military operations. An in-water facility can be defined as a fixed harbor, waterfront, or ocean structure located in or near the ocean. Pipelines, cables, sensor systems, and fixed/ advanced-base structures are examples of in-water facilities (Figure 6-4). 6-4.6.1 Diver Training and Qualification Requirements. Seabee divers are specifically trained in the special techniques used to accomplish underwater construction tasks. 6-4.6.2 Equipment Requirements. Tools and equipment used include common under- water tools in addition to specialized ocean construction equipment. Specific tools and components for large ocean engineering projects are maintained in the Ocean Construction Equipment Inventory (OCEI) located at St. Julian Creek, Norfolk, Virginia. 6-4.6.3 Underwater Construction Planning Resources. References for underwater con- struction planning can be found in: UCT Conventional Inspection and Repair Techniques Manual NAVFAC P-990 Expedient Underwater Repair Techniques NAVFAC P-991 Figure 6-3. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Diving. An EOD diver using handheld sonar to locate objects underwater.