An Engineer Diver in the Army performs such tasks as reconnaissance, demolition, and salvage, all while being underwater. As an Army Diver, you'll specialize either as a scuba diver, who works just below the surface of the water, or as a deep sea diver, who usually works for long periods of time in depths up to 190 feet.
21D1O - Skill Level One
Diver: The diver performs underwater work, operating power support equipment, supervises, calculates, and emplaces demolitions. Prepares patching materials and pumps for salvage operations. Prepares rigging and lifting devices for salvage of submerged objects. Directs preparation and operation of diving equipment and watercraft support platforms. Supervises use of underwater hydraulic and electric power equipment and other special underwater tools. Performs and operates air systems and underwater support equipment during diving and recompression chamber operations. Supervises recompression therapy for diving injuries and coordinates medical support. Writes and develops doctrinal, regulatory, training, and safety material related to the accomplishment of the diving missions.
21D2O - Skill Level Two
Lead Diver: Perform operator through intermediate levels of maintenance on diving life support equipment. Perform as lead diver during underwater work. Prepare patching materials and pumps for salvage operations. Prepare explosives for placement. Prepare rigging and lifting devices for salvage of submerged objects. Assist diving supervisor in preparing equipment for diving operations. Perform as primary operator on air systems and underwater support equipment during diving and recompression chamber operations.
21D3O - Skill Level Three
Diving Supervisor: Supervise operator through intermediate levels of maintenance on diving life support equipment. Performs as senior diver and supervises diving operations. Direct preparation and operation of diving equipment and water craft support platforms. Supervise calculation, training, and use of explosives. Supervise use of underwater hydraulic and electric power equipment and other special underwater tools. Supervises recompression chamber and life support equipment during diving and emergency operations. This supervisor needs to be 1st class diver qualified and also Command Qualified by the unit.
Squad Leader: Squad leaders are normally staff sergeants and sergeants and are a critical link in the NCO channel. Squad leaders live and work with their soldiers every day and are responsible for their health, welfare and safety. These NCOs ensure that their soldiers meet standards in personal appearance; maintain and account for their individual and unit equipment and property. The squad leader teaches individual and collective training, develops unit cohesion, fosters the values of loyalty and commitment and builds spirit and confidence. The squad leader evaluates performance oriented training; coaching and counseling; and grooms young soldiers for future positions of increased responsibility. Squad leaders are expected to make sound and timely decisions ranging from the amount of physical training to ethics and values. These NCOs are the basic trainer of today’s Soldiers.
Platoon Sergeant: The Platoon Sergeant is the primary assistant and advisor to the platoon leader, with the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The platoon sergeant helps the commander to train the platoon leader and in that regard has an enormous effect on how that young officer perceives NCOs for the rest of his career. The platoon sergeant takes charge of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. As the lowest level senior NCO involved in the company METL, platoon sergeants teach collective and individual tasks to soldiers in their squads, crews or equivalent small units.
Senior Diving Supervisor: Supervise operator through intermediate levels of maintenance on diving life support equipment. Perform as a qualified Master Diver for lightweight diving teams. Supervise diving operations for dives deeper than 100 feet salt water. Supervises recompression therapy for diving injuries and coordinates medical support. Prepare detailed plans and reports for complex diving operations. Supervise use, training, and safety during demolitions missions. Assist the team leader during planning, scheduling, and execution of diving missions.
Squad Leader: Squad leaders are normally staff sergeants and sergeants and are a critical link in the NCO channel. Squad leaders live and work with their soldiers every day and are responsible for their health, welfare and safety. These NCOs ensure that their soldiers meet standards in personal appearance; maintain and account for their individual and unit equipment and property. The squad leader teaches individual and collective training, develops unit cohesion, fosters the values of loyalty and commitment and builds spirit and confidence. The squad leader evaluates performance oriented training; coaching and counseling; and grooms young soldiers for future positions of increased responsibility. Squad leaders are expected to make sound and timely decisions ranging from the amount of physical training to ethics and values. These NCOs are the basic trainer of today’s Soldiers.
Platoon Sergeant: The Platoon Sergeant is the primary assistant and advisor to the platoon leader, with the responsibility of training and caring for soldiers. The platoon sergeant helps the commander to train the platoon leader and in that regard has an enormous effect on how that young officer perceives NCOs for the rest of his career. The platoon sergeant takes charge of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. As the lowest level senior NCO involved in the company METL, platoon sergeants teach collective and individual tasks to soldiers in their squads, crews or equivalent small units.
Senior Diving Supervisor: Supervise operator through intermediate levels of maintenance on diving life support equipment. Perform as a qualified Master Diver for lightweight diving teams. Supervise diving operations for dives deeper than 100 feet salt water. Supervises recompression therapy for diving injuries and coordinates medical support. Prepare detailed plans and reports for complex diving operations. Supervise use, training, and safety during demolitions missions. Assist the team leader during planning, scheduling, and execution of diving missions.
School Information
School: 807 School Location: FT LEONARD WOOD, MO
Course: 2E-SI5V/433-21D10 Phase: 1
Course Title: ENGINEER DIVER (21D10)
FY: 2008 School: 807 Course: 2E-SI5V/433-21D10 Phase: 1 Course Length: 2 Weeks 4.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
There are no Prerequisites in the Verifiable Prerequisites section. See other sections.
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Both Officer and Enlisted applications must be prepared and approved IAW AR 611-75, Management of Army Divers.
Course Scope:
To provide training on the critical skill level 1 common engineer tasks in the areas of demolition, mobility and survivability. It will also include basic instruction on diving physics, medicine, decompression precedures, and diver line-pull communication signals. Training includes instruction on in-water skills of mask, fins and snorkel usage. Soldier will have successfully completed APFT, and Diver Physical Fitness Test IAW AR 611-75.
Special Information:
SPECIAL INFO: Second Class Diver Course (A-433-0022)(Phase Two) Must be Completed before awarding of Enlisted MOS 00B, Diver. Basic Diving Officer Course, (A-4N-0024)(Phase Two) and Salvage Diving Course (A-4N-0026)
(Phase Three) must be completed before awarding Officer Speciality Identifier (S1) 5V.
Course: 2E-SI5V/433-21D10 Phase: 1
Course Title: ENGINEER DIVER (21D10)
FY: 2008 School: 807 Course: 2E-SI5V/433-21D10 Phase: 1 Course Length: 2 Weeks 4.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
There are no Prerequisites in the Verifiable Prerequisites section. See other sections.
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Both Officer and Enlisted applications must be prepared and approved IAW AR 611-75, Management of Army Divers.
Course Scope:
To provide training on the critical skill level 1 common engineer tasks in the areas of demolition, mobility and survivability. It will also include basic instruction on diving physics, medicine, decompression precedures, and diver line-pull communication signals. Training includes instruction on in-water skills of mask, fins and snorkel usage. Soldier will have successfully completed APFT, and Diver Physical Fitness Test IAW AR 611-75.
Special Information:
SPECIAL INFO: Second Class Diver Course (A-433-0022)(Phase Two) Must be Completed before awarding of Enlisted MOS 00B, Diver. Basic Diving Officer Course, (A-4N-0024)(Phase Two) and Salvage Diving Course (A-4N-0026)
(Phase Three) must be completed before awarding Officer Speciality Identifier (S1) 5V.
