| Job Title : |
Diver |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Fri Apr 01, 2011 |
| Job category: |
Medical & Emergency, National Guard, Intelligence, Enlisted |
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| Job Description |
The National Guard diver is an integral member of the team providing underwater support in both battlefield and peacetime operations. This specialist primarily provides reconnaissance, demolition, repair, construction and patrolling. The diver may specialize as a scuba diver, who works just below the water surface, or a deep sea diver, who is underwater for long periods of time. Duties include:
- Inspecting, cleaning and repairing propellers and hulls
- Salvaging equipment
- Patrolling underwater
- Assisting in construction of piers and harbors
- Using explosives to clear underwater debris
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard diver should:
- Be an excellent swimmer
- Be physically fit
- Have an interest in mechanics and construction
- Think and remain calm in stressful situations
- Understand the importance of self-reliance |
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