Army Scuba Divers

[KangarooSeatbelt]

Attention Army Scuba Divers-
I am a US Army soldier, and an avid scuba diver. I have seen the Army scuba qualification patch on the BDUs of Seals and actual army scuba divers (mostly 00Bs). I am wondering what I have to do in order to attain that patch to wear on my BDUs. Do I have to go to the Army Scuba Diver course (what is the course?) or is there a way I can challenge the course through my civilian certification? I am a medic, so I can basically get into any school. I'm up for reenlistment in a year, so my chances for getting a slot or an opportunity for said school is even greater. There's no way my commander (an O6 with great connections) will let me get out. So if I make it a requirement for my reenlistment, she'll pull the strings to get me the school.
I just want to know what path I need to take to get Army Scuba Qualified.

Any help would be very much appreciated!

 

[Halthron]

There's a military divers forum in the non-geographic clubs section. You might want to try asking there.

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

Yes, there is a specialty school for it. It's like Air Assault, Expert Field Medical Badge, Airborne, Expert Infantry Badge, Pathfinder, etc. Good luck. Let us know what you find out.

-Frank
(US Army Flight Medic, '87-93)

 

[KangarooSeatbelt]

I know about the school, i'm just wondering how I can get in. I'll def try the military section, thanks!

 

[cdtgray]

There are two different military schools for Army divers. The first is the Comabt Diver Qualification Course (CDQC) and is intended for members of special operations forces or other units with a need to conduct waterborne operations. The second is through the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center and is for military divers who will serve in engineer dive units.

You can find more information on the engineering dive route at this site: http://www.wood.army.mil/577th/diver/course%20desc.htm

The only people I have know to get CDQC slots are people in special operations and a few cadets selected each year.

Best of luck with your future in the Army.