MCRP 3-10.2 — Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Military Diving

MCRP 3-10.2 governs military diving tactics, techniques, and procedures for planning and integrating diving operations.

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  • Publication number: MCRP 3-10.2
  • Title: MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR MILITARY DIVING
  • Date: 1 Jun 2023
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCRP 3-10.2 describes US military dive mission areas, force structure, equipment, and Service capabilities in support of joint operations. It includes guidance on requesting dive assets, inter-Service operations, employment considerations, and equipment capabilities.

Applies to: This MTTP publication applies to all commanders and their staffs that plan diving operations across the Services.

Topics covered

  • Joint diving operations
  • Dive mission areas
  • Dive asset requests
  • Combatant divers
  • Navy diving units
  • Air Force combat divers
  • Inter-Service diving operations
  • Diving equipment capabilities

Questions and answers

What information is needed when requesting dive assets?

Timely dive unit notification, with as much of the basic information listed below as possible, will increase the degree of mission success. (paragraph 1)

What happens if dive tanks are transported by air?

Dive tanks (full of compressed air) are not allowed on aircraft without appropriate hazardous material declarations. (paragraph 5)

What depth can engineer diving units support?

Engineer diving units have organic equipment to support diving operations to a depth of 190 feet. (paragraph 5)

What missions do USAF Guardian Angel combat divers conduct?

The United States Air Force (USAF) employs combat divers to conduct three missions: personnel recovery (PR), global access, and precision strike. (paragraph 1)

What diving activities are prohibited for USCG divers with non-US military divers?

Performing any diving, supervising, or other diving related roles with non-US military divers is prohibited. (paragraph 5)

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