PREFACE
1.Purpose
This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication for Military Diving Operations (MDO) serves as a reference to ensure effective planning and integration for diving operations.
Note: For the Army, the term “command and control” was replaced with “mission command.” Mission command now encompasses the Army’s philosophy of command (still known as mission command) as well as the exercise of authority and direction to accomplish missions (formerly known as command and control).
This multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures (MTTP) publication for Military Diving Operations (MDO) serves as a reference to ensure effective planning and integration for diving operations.
Note: For the Army, the term “command and control” was replaced with “mission command.” Mission command now encompasses the Army’s philosophy of command (still known as mission command) as well as the exercise of authority and direction to accomplish missions (formerly known as command and control).
2. Scope
This MTTP describes United States (US) military dive mission areas, force structure, equipment, and primary missions each Service could provide, in support of joint operations, to assist commanders and staffs at all levels.
3. Applicability
This MTTP publication applies to all commanders and their staffs that participate in diving operations across the Services.
4. Implementation Plan
Participating Service command offices of primary responsibility will review this publication; validate the information; and, where appropriate, reference and incorporate it in Service manuals, regulations, and curricula as follows:
Army. Upon approval and authentication, this publication incorporates the tactics, techniques, and procedures contained herein into the US Army Doctrine and Training Literature Program as directed by the Commander, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). Distribution is in accordance with applicable directives listed on the authentication page.
Marine Corps.1 The Marine Corps will incorporate the procedures in this publication in US Marine Corps doctrine publications as directed by the Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration (DC, CD&I). Distribution is in accordance with the Marine Corps Publication Distribution System.
Navy. The Navy will incorporate these procedures in US Navy training and doctrine publications as directed by the Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC) [N5]. Distribution is in accordance with MILSTRIP/MILSTRAP Desk Guide, Naval Supply Systems Command Publication 409.
Air Force. The Air Force will incorporate the procedures in this publication in accordance with applicable governing directives. Distribution is in accordance with Air Force Instruction 33-360, Publications and Forms Management.
Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Military Diving Operations
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