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What are Dive Orders?

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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...

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OMAO		Changes to NDSSM effective 18 May 2018 This document lists the changes to the NDSSM (signed on 4/5/17) which became effective on May 18, 2018. Diving, Diving Program, Office of Marine and Aviation Operation, Policy, Regulation, Supplemental Policy	Download from OMAO
OMAO		Changes to NDSSM Effective 24 October 2017 This document lists the changes to the NDSSM (signed on 4/5/17) which became effective on October 24, 2017. Diving, Diving Program, Office of Marine and Aviation Operation, Policy, Regulation, Supplemental Policy	Download from OMAO
OMAO		Changes to NDSSM effective 28 November 2018 This document lists the changes to the NDSSM which became effective on November 28, 2018. Diving, Diving Program, Office of Marine and Aviation Operation, Policy, Regulation, Supplemental Policy	Download from OMAO
OMAO	(12-17)	Demand Valve and Oxygen First Stage Maintenance Policy Maintenance policy for demand valves and oxygen first stages used by NOAA diving units. Administration, Diving, Diving Program, Medical, Office of Marine and Aviation Operation, Policy, Property, Equipment & Facilities, Regulation	Download from OMAO
OMAO		Diving Gear List for Non-NOAA Students This information sheet provides a list of diving gear that non-NOAA students are required to provide when attending a NOAA Diver class. Checklist, Diving, Diving Program, Office of Marine and Aviation Operation, Training & Certification	Download from OMAO
NOAA	57-03-04 (10-2013)	Diving Unit Change Form Submit this form to the NOAA Diving Center (NDC) via facsimile or e-mail. The NDC fax number is (206) 526-6506. The NDC support desk e-mail address is Support.NDC@noaa.gov. Diving, Diving Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	Download from external source
OMAO	(12-16)	DMT Presentations These are the slides for all the presentations that will be used during the Diving Medical Technician (DMT) class conducted December 12-16, 2016 in Seattle. Diver, Diving Program, Office of Marine and Aviation Operation, Training & Certification	Download from OMAO
OMAO	(11-16)	DMT Reference and Formulas This booklet compiles all the air diving tables and formulas used in the Diving Medical Technician (DMT) class conducted December 12-16, 2016 in Seattle. Diver, Diving Program, Office of Marine and Aviation Operation, Training & Certification	Download from OMAO
OMAO		DUSA Guidance Tips from the Diving Safety Officer on how to ace your Dving Unit Safety Assessment (DUSA) - June 2017. Diving, Diving Program, Office of Marine and Aviation Operation, Safety	Download from OMAO
OMAO		Guidance on Use of Warning Signals During Diving, 2017 This memo provides guidance on the proper display of warning signals, specifically the red and white diver down flag and the international code flag Alpha. Diving, Diving Program, Office of Marine and Aviation Operation, Property, Equipment & Facilities, Safety	Download from OMAO