Command Diving Officer

6-30 Change A U.S. Navy Diving Manual—Volume 2 6-9.3 Diving Officer. 6-9.3.1 Command Diving Officer. The Command Diving Officer’s primary responsibility is the safe conduct of all diving operations within the command. The Command Diving Officer will become thoroughly familiar with all command diving tech- niques and have a detailed knowledge of all applicable regulations and is responsible for all operational and administrative duties associated with the command diving program. The Command Diving Officer is designated in writing by the Commanding Officer. Although preferably a qualified diver, any commis- sioned officer, or in the absence of a commissioned officer, a Master Diver may be assigned as the Command Diving Officer. 6-9.3.2 Watchstation Diving Officer. Personnel assigned as the Watchstation Diving Officer are responsible to the Commanding Officer for the safe and successful conduct of the diving operation. The Watchstation Diving Officer provides overall supervision of diving operations, ensuring strict adherence to procedures and precautions. Although preferably a qualified diver, any PQS qualified commis- sioned officer or Master Diver may be assigned this watchstation. The Watchstation Diving Officer must be designated in writing by the Commanding Officer. Figure 6-15. MK 21 Dive Requiring Two Divers. The team consists of o Supervisor, two divers, a standby diver, one tender per diver, comms and log operator, and extra personnel (as required).