Hard Skills
AdvancedUnderwater Search PatternsThe capability to plan and execute systematic search techniques such as circular, grid, or jackstay patterns to locate submerged objects or personnel.
ExpertSCUBA and Surface-Supplied DivingTechnical mastery of diving apparatus, gas management, and buoyancy control required to operate in hazardous aquatic environments.
IntermediateUnderwater Rigging and RecoveryThe application of mechanical advantage, lift bags, and specialized knots to safely move or retrieve heavy objects from the water floor.
AdvancedDiving Medicine and First AidKnowledge of hyperbaric medicine, decompression sickness protocols, and advanced resuscitation techniques specific to aquatic environments.
AdvancedUnderwater Crime Scene InvestigationThe ability to identify, document, and preserve evidence found underwater without compromising its integrity for legal proceedings.
ExpertDive Site Risk AssessmentEvaluating environmental hazards such as water current, temperature, contamination, and structural entanglements to determine mission feasibility.