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OMAO administers the NOAA fleet of ships & aircraft and trains divers to safely facilitate Earth observation.

What are Dive Orders?

Question

What are Dive Orders?

Answer

In order for a NOAA Corps Officer to become authorized to dive, the officer must first receive Officer Diving Authorization or "Dive Orders." The authorization is official when the NOAA Form 56-30 Officer Diving Authorization Request is completed and signed by the officer, the officer's supervisor, and the Diving Program Manager. An Officer Diving Authorization Request form must be completed at the beginning of each fiscal year (October 1) or whenever the officer is assigned to a new diving unit. 

Topics

General

Diver, Officer

Operation

Diving Program

Audience

NOAA Corps Commissioned Officer

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