10-7 FLEET TRAINING FOR NITROX

A Master Diver shall conduct training for NITROX diving prior to conducting NITROX diving operations. Actual NITROX dives are not required for this training. The following are the minimum training topics to be covered:

  • Pulmonary and CNS oxygen toxicity associated with NITROX diving.

  • EAD tables and their association with the Navy air tables..

  • Safe handling of NITROX mixtures.

NITROX Charging and Mixing Technicians must be trained on the following topics:

  • Oxygen handling safety.

  • Oxygen analysis equipment.

  • NITROX mixing techniques.

  • NITROX cleaning requirements (MILSTD 1330 Series).