12D Diver

OVERVIEW
A Diver performs tasks such as reconnaissance, demolition and salvage in underwater conditions. They specialize in either scuba diving (below the surface of water) or deep-sea diving (longer periods of time in depths up to 190 feet).

JOB DUTIES

• Inspect and clean watercraft propellers and hulls
• Patch damaged watercraft hulls
• Salvage sunken equipment
• Patrol the waters
• Assist with underwater construction of piers and harbor facilities
• Survey rivers, beaches and harbors for underwater obstacles

TRAINING
Job training for a Diver requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and the completion of 29 achievement goals during Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field with on-the-job instructions, including practice in diving and repair work. Advanced Individual Training is 2 weeks and 4 days at Fort Leonard Wood, MO; and 26 weeks in Panama City, FL.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Principles of scuba and surface-supplied diving
• Underwater welding and cutting
• Use and care of hand and power tools
• Maintenance of diving equipment
• Handling explosives

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• Skilled Technical (ST): 106 OR
• General Maintenance (GM): 98
• General Technical (GT): 107 

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in mechanics and building
• Ability to stay calm under stress
• Interest in underwater diving
• High degree of self-reliance

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for practically any position in the field of construction.