a. Restriction on use of MOS.
Use of this MOS in non-engineer TOE/MTOE or in TDA must be authorized in writing by HQDA.
Requests will be submitted with justification through Commandant, U.S. Army Engineer School, ATTN: ATSE-EP, Ft Leonard Wood, MO 65473-5000 to Commander, U.S. Army Force Management Support Agency, ATTN: MOFI-TRP-L, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-5587.
b. Major duties.
The diver performs or supervises SCUBA or Surface-Supplied diving operations for underwater reconnaissance, demolition, port construction and rehabilitation, harbor clearance, ship’s husbandry, river crossing, hydrographic survey, and salvage operations to a depth of 190FSW.
Conducts Soldiers common tasks outlined in STP 21-1 SMCT and STP 21-24 SMCT.
Duties for 12D MOS at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 12D1O.
Perform underwater work as directed from the Diving Supervisor or Lead Diver.
Perform operator through intermediate levels of maintenance on diving life support equipment.
Operates power support equipment, emplaces demolitions, and performs as secondary air systems operator during diving and recompression chamber operations.
(2) MOSC 12D2O.
Perform as the Lead Diver during underwater work as directed from the Diving Supervisor.
Perform operator through intermediate levels of maintenance on diving life support equipment.
Assist the Diving Supervisor for preparing all equipment for SCUBA and Surface-Supplied diving operations.
Construct and fabricate all patches for vessel salvage.
Prepare rigging and lifting devices for salvage of submerged objects.
Prepare explosives for placement.
Perform as primary operator on air systems and underwater support equipment during diving and recompression chamber operations.
(3) MOSC 12D3O.
Supervise all non decompression SCUBA and Surface-Supplied diving operations.
Supervise operator through intermediate levels of maintenance on diving life support equipment.
Direct preparation and operation of diving equipment for all underwater work.
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.
(4) MOSC 12D4O.
Supervise all high-risk dives for SCUBA and Surface-Supplied diving operations.
Assist the Team Leader during planning, scheduling, and execution of diving missions.
Supervise operator through intermediate levels of maintenance on diving life support equipment.
Perform as a qualified Master Diver for diving teams.
Supervise 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.
(5) MOSC 12D5O.
Supervise all high-risk dives for SCUBA and Surface-Supplied diving operations.
Assist the commander in planning, scheduling, and executing training for all operational dive missions.
Supervise operator through intermediate levels of maintenance on diving life support equipment.
Perform as a qualified Master Diver for diving teams.
Accountable for the unit dive safety program.
Formulates demolition plan for operational and training missions.
Provide expertise to staff planners and diving teams.
Writes and develops doctrinal, regulatory, training, and safety material related to the accomplishment of diving missions.
c. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Divers must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of HEAVY (Black).
(2) A physical profile of 111111.
(3) Qualifying scores.
(a) A minimum score of 100 in aptitude area GM and a standard score of 100 or higher in aptitude area GT or ST on Army Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b) A minimum score of 97 in aptitude area GM and a standard score of 100 or higher in aptitude area GT or 96 or higher in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004.
(c) A minimum score of 98 in aptitude area GM and a standard score of 107 or higher in aptitude area GT or 106 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.
(d) A minimum OPAT score of Standing Long Jump (LJ) – 0160 cm, Seated Power Throw (PT) – 0450 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 0160 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 0043 shuttles in Physical Demand Category in “Heavy” (Black).
(4) The medical fitness standards for diver per AR 40-501.
(5) MOSC qualification per AR 611-75 at each level of skill.
(a) All divers must—
(1) Maintain current basic life support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator qualifications according to American Red Cross or American Heart Association standards.
(2) Maintain current qualification dive status in accordance with AR 611-75, paragraph 2–5.
(b) A second class diver must–
(1) Be in the rank of PV2, PFC, or SPC or CPL.
(2) Complete the Engineer Diver (MOS 12D) Phase 1 Course (A-433-12D) and Phase 2 Course (A-433-0024) at a DA approved diving school.
(3) Be awarded and retain MOS 12D.
(c) A salvage diver must–
(1) Be in the rank of SGT.
(2) Be awarded and retain MOS 12D.
(3) Complete DA Form 7690 (Salvage Diver Qualification Worksheet).
(d) A first class diver must–
(1) Be in the rank of SGT promotable (P) or SSG and previously qualified as a salvage diver.
(2) Be awarded and retain MOS 12D.
(3) Complete the Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) Engineer Diver ALC, Phase 2 (A-433-0058).
(4) Complete DA Form 7691 (First Class Diver Qualification Worksheet).
(e) A master diver must–
(1) Be in the rank of SSG (P), SFC, or MSG and previously qualified as a first class diver.
(2) Be awarded and retain MOS 12D.
(3) Complete the Senior Leader’s Course (SLC) for MOS 12D Army Master Diver Certification Course.
(6) The mandatory formal training.
(7) Per AR 600-8-19, promotion to MSG and SGM requires an interim secret eligibility or higher.
d. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASIs associated with all enlisted MOS)).
(1) B9–Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) (personnel only).
(2) P6–Project Management (Skill level 2 thru 6 for personnel only).
(3) R7–Army Reconnaissance (Skill level 3 and above personnel only).
e. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-12D-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-12D-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-12D-3. Standards of grade TDA.