Diving Supervisor Brief. A thorough, well-prepared dive briefing reinforces the
confidence level of the divers and increases safety, and is an important factor in
successful mission accomplishment. It should normally be given by the Diving
Supervisor, who will be in charge of all diving operations on the scene. The
briefing shall be given separately from the overall mission briefing and shall focus
on the diving portion of the operation, with special attention to the items shown in
Table 17-6. MK 16 UBA line-pull dive signals are listed in Table 17-7. For MK 16
UBA diving, use the appropriate checklist provided in the MK16 UBA O&M
Manual. It is recommended that the Dive Record Sheet shown in Figure 17-6 be
used by Diving Supervisors for MK 16 diving.
Diving Supervisor Check. As the divers set up their UBAs prior to the dive, the
Diving Supervisor must ensure that each diver checks his own equipment, that
setup is completed properly by checking the UBA, and that each diver completes a
UBA predive checklist from the appropriate UBA operation and maintenance
manual. The second phase of the Diving Supervisor check is a predive inspection
conducted after the divers are dressed. The Diving Supervisor ensures that the
UBA and related gear (life preserver, weight belt, etc.) are properly donned, that
mission-related equipment (compass, depth gauge, dive watch, buddy lines,
tactical equipment, etc.) are available, and that the UBA functions properly before
allowing the divers to enter the water. Appropriate check lists to confirm proper
functioning of the UBA are provided in the MK 16 O&M manual.
