This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication for Military Diving is a single source, descriptive reference guide to ensure effective planning and integration for diving operations.

 

1. Scope

This MTTP describes United States (US) military dive mission areas, force structure, equipment, and capabilities each Service could provide, in support of joint operations, to assist commanders and staffs at all levels.

2. Applicability

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

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

MILITARY DIVING

Throughout the history of diving, each of the Services has evolved its diving capabilities to meet the demands of Service-specific mission requirements. The divers have specialized training, equipment, and capabilities based on Service-specific missions.

This Military Diving multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures publication is designed to assist commanders and planning staffs who require divers. It is a reference which details Service and unit dive capabilities. Additionally, this publication highlights the advantages of using diving in joint operations and provides some decision aids for commanders and staff planners. This publication also provides an overview of major types of operations which can incorporate joint diving and provides subcategory descriptions of the 15 dive mission areas performed in these operations. Finally, it highlights some planning considerations for operations requiring dive capabilities, including immediate response situations.

 

 

This book is a “Mini” (half the size of a piece of paper).

A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.

(A BIG size version (8 1/2 inch by 11 inch, the same size as a regular sheet of paper) is on this website too)