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Diver ... (Military - Enlisted)

What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Government and Public Administration cluster National Security pathway.

Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

High school (GED), plus on-the-job training

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for divers consists of classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice in diving and repair work. Training content varies depending on specialty and may include: * Water adaptability * Air and mixed gas diving * Use and maintenance of tools and diving equipment * Underwater welding and cutting * Use of explosives for underwater demolition * Recompression chamber operations * Ship maintenance repair and salvage

Insider Info

Additional Information

There's no doubt that a background in math and science helps if you hope to become a navy diver. But apart from that, the type of education you need all depends on what your primary trade -- apart from diving -- will be. You're going to need a university degree for highly skilled jobs such as naval aviator or ship's engineer.

High school students seeking both a university degree and a naval career can take advantage of money-for-college programs offered by the military.

The military requires recruits to take entrance exams that test their physical and academic skills. It pays to prepare for these exams, as they are often used as placement exams to determine whether a candidate is officer material.

One thing you don't need to worry about is paying for scuba diving lessons. "The navy trains people to dive in its own way," says Lieut. Andy Walsh. "Just because you can dive doesn't mean you can dive our way."

Navy personnel applying for a diving job must undergo a rigorous training program that is much tougher than those offered by recreational scuba diving schools.

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