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Tactical Services Group - Tactical Diver Training

The 5-Day Tactical Diver Course is modeled after the Marine Corps Combatant Diver Course. It was developed for military or law enforcement operators whose mission profile includes the need for tactical underwater operations. Note: Students must already possess and be able to prove attendance of a military or nationally recognized SCUBA certification course to attend this program. RESTRICTED TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND MILITARY ONLY. Content includes:

  • Water safety, survival, and drown-proofing
  • Dive team selection and development
  • Development of a tactical diving program
  • Pool Training
  • Inventory swim and SCUBA test (swimming pool)
  • "Turtle-back" techniques
  • Infiltration/exfiltration
  • Amphibious and beach landing site (BLS) reconnaissance
  • Equipment selection
  • Equipment waterproofing
  • Dive team tactics and use of a buddy line
  • Tactical communications
  • Marine hazards
  • Physical conditioning
  • SCUBA and LAR-V Rebreather applications
  • Maritime navigation and use of a tac-board compass
  • Run-swim-run physical training
  • Diver support operations and personnel