Demonstrate:
The ability to gear up at the surface independently including two stage bottles properly positioned
A high level of situational awareness in terms of self, team and environment
How to efficiently and comfortably donate gas to an out-of-gas diver in multiple gas-sharing episodes
Comfortably demonstrate two propulsion techniques that would be appropriate in delicate and/or silty environments
The ability to maintain position and control utilizing back-kicks
A safe and responsible team position throughout all NMDE Training and Project Dives
Proficiency in the ability to deploy a SMB
Exceptional buoyancy and trim
Proficiency in underwater communication via hand signals and wetnotes
A thorough understanding of all equipment used during NMDE Training and Project Dives
Mastery of the following open water skills while in trim ± 3 foot depth and within 20 degrees of horizontal:
- Mask Clearing
- Mask Removal and Replacement
- Primary Regulator Removal and Stowage
- Necklace Regulator Use
- Safety Drill – S-Drill
- Valve Management
- Deploy Back-Up Mask and Swap for Primary
- Deploy Knife and Replace in Sheath
- Properly Identify the Difference Between a Regulator Failure vs. Manifold Failure
- Swap Stage Regulators, Position Working Regulator and Stow Failed Regulator
- DPV Operations