2nd Class Diver Badge

United States Army Second Class Diver Badges

The Army Diver Badge, established in 1944, is awarded to Staff Sergeants in the Army who have completed the necessary qualifications and training under military occupational specialty (MOS) 21D30.

Key Features:

• Award Criteria: Completion of MOS 21D30, Basic NCO Course Phases I, II, and III within three years after attaining Staff Sergeant rank. Must also hold CPR certification, meet Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) standards, and maintain diver qualification in accordance with Army standards.
• Badge Types: Includes Salvage, Second Class, First Class, Master, and Special Operations Diver Badges.
• Second Class Diver Badge: A critical level of qualification for divers in the Army, symbolizing a skilled, trained diver capable of performing operational duties.
• Special Operations Diver Badge: Redesigned in 2004, the Special Operations Diver Badge includes sharks, representing speed and stealth, and two Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knives, honoring OSS Operational Swimmers' WWII heritage.

A prestigious badge earned by divers meeting exacting standards in both physical fitness and specialized diving skills.

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