Air Force Combat Dive Course (AFCDC)
Over the past few yrs and up through 2004, AETC has requested additional Army CDQC seats for PJ/CCT pipeline students. Pipeline students would sometimes wait 6 months or more post-INDOC to attend dive school. In 2004 SECAF directed a site assessment of Key West and NSA-PC. NSA-PC proved to be a more beneficial location for the 32-day course. AFCDC will run 6 times/yr, teaching 40 students/class = 240 students/yr. This will result in an increase of 80-100 student graduates per year compared to CDQC. The USAF officially withdrew from CDQC in Key West in Sep 05.
In the near future, our facilities at AFCDC inside NDSTC will provide Dive Sup and DMT training for the teams.
Course Description:
The AFCDC is 32 days in length. The course is divided into four blocks of instruction: (1) Diving Theory, (2) Infiltration/Exfiltration Methods, (3) Open Circuit Diving Operations, and (4) Closed Circuit Diving Operations. The primary focus of AFCDC is to develop Pararescuemen/Combat Rescue Officers and Combat Controller/Special Tactics Officers into competent, capable, and safe combat divers/swimmers. The course design provides Commander’s with divers/swimmers capable of meeting worldwide Personnel Recovery and Special Operations waterborne mission taskings. AFCDC provides diver training through classroom instruction, extensive physical training, surface and sub-surface water confidence pool exercises, pool familiarization dives, day/night tactical open water surface/sub-surface infiltration swims, open/closed circuit diving procedures, underwater search and recovery procedures, and the training culminates with a waterborne field training exercise (WFTX).
Administrative Instructions:
All students must arrive with their official medical records with SF 88 or 2808 current w/in 1 year and Exhibit 8 current w/in one month of reporting.
Note: Study your dive physics, dive physiology and anatomy and physiology prior to arrival. Your sole purpose for reporting here is to become a combatant diver. Fail this course, drink under age, or have any incident in town and you will jeopardize your chances for a rewarding career.
Equipment Requirements/Air Force Combat Dive Course (AFCDC) Packing List:
The following items are required for all Air Force students:
- 1 X Short Sleeved blues; for Day 1 uniform inspection (PRESSED, open collar, proper rank, badges, ribbons) (PJ/CRO trainees in low quarters.)
- 1 x Beret (CCT)
- 2 x BDU cap- 1 x Garrison BDU, 1 x Field BDU
- 4 x BDU's - (2 x Garrison, 2 x Field "Swim" with laundry markings) minimum
- 3 x Belt with buckle (1 x Blues, 1 x Garrison BDU, 1 x Field "swim" BDU)
- 2 x Boots - (1 x Garrison, 1 x Field)
- 1 x Dive Booties - Optional
- 5 x Socks, (black) cushion sole, 5 pairs minimum
- 6 x Brown T-shirt
- 1 x Flight or Dive gloves
- 1 x Watch cap, black (Nov-Apr)
- 1 x Field jacket or GORTEX - (during Nov-Apr)
- 2 x Running shoes - (1 x classroom, 1 x PT)
- 7 x Socks (White)
- 5 x Cotton underwear (White) wear under issued UDT shorts
- 1 x USAF (Gray) Sweats, top and bottom
- 2 x Towel
- 5 x Running shorts - Blue (PJ), Black (CCT)
- 1 x Personal Back Pack (Black)
- 1 x Pen/pencil, full size notebook, small note pad, high-lighter, index cards
- 1-gallon water container, any type
- Gatorade (or other) electrolyte replacement mix
- 1 x I.D. tag set
- 2 x Military Issue Eyeglasses as required.
- 1 x Fresh Motivated Haircut
- Medical record with SF 88 or 2808 current w/in 1 year
- Exhibit 8 current w/in 1 month of reporting
Reporting Instructions:
1. All students fly into Panama City Bay County, Florida airport and are to report one (1) day prior to class start date to Naval Support Activity (the Navy Base), Panama City Florida, and check into the Sea Shore Inn, bldg 484, (Commercial 850-236-2500/4217/DSN is 436). All students will stay on-base in the Sea Shore Inn in pre-arranged rooms. No off-base billeting is authorized for this course. E-4 and below will have a roommate. Prepare for training the next day. NOTE: Upon arrival at Panama City / Bay County Airport, take a taxi to Naval Support Activity (NSA) and keep taxi receipts for later filing of your travel voucher.
2. First Training Day: In pressed BDUs/head gear, all students will form up w/ USAF MTL outside Sea Shore Inn office entrance at 0505 hours with the following paperwork/clothing/equipment in a backpack: orders, medical records, pen/paper, water bottle, USAF PT Gear to include: 2x brown shirts, 2x blue or black shorts, 2x pairs socks, running shoes, towel, and if needed based on weather conditions: gray “Air Force” sweats, black watch cap, black gloves.
3. An Air Force MTL will meet and escort students to the chow hall to get a bag breakfast and proceed to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC), bldg 438, where AFCDC is located.
BE IN YOUR SEAT IN ROOM 221 BEFORE 0545 hours. AFSOC PT test administered immediately, followed by breakfast. After lunch, you will change into blues for uniform inspection.
Class Dates
17 JAN-02 MAR 06
(06-20-AFCDC)
20 MAR 06-02 MAY 06
(06-30-AFCDC)
15 MAY 06-28 JUN 06
(06-40-AFCDC)
19 JUL 06-31 AUG 06
(06-50-AFCDC)
13 SEP 06-27 OCT 06
(06-60-AFCDC)
06 NOV 06-21 DEC06
(07-10-AFCDC)
Medical Requirements
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Reviewer: _______________
Date: ___________________ |
Reviewer: _______________
Date: ___________________
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SF 88
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Date w/in 1 year of course grad. date
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17. NOTES: Comments on TM's and valsalva. Ex: TM's intact with normal bilateral valsalva.
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18. Dental Class. Must be class II minimum
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19A. URINALYSIS: Specific gravity - example: 1.020 a. Albumin - negative b. Sugar – negative
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19B. Chest X-Ray
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19C. RPR non-reactive
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19D. EKG
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19E. Blood Type/RH Factor
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19F. (HIV, PPD Dated within 6 months) (G6PD, Sickle Cell Dates and results)
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26. Blood Pressure
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28-36. Visual acuity and Color vision. Recorded and within standards for Diving Duty PIP or FALANT testing results. Marked "Pass" or "Fail"
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40. Audiogram.No results greater than 35 db
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42. Notes Section: Neuro exam
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42. H/H (Hematocrit / Hemoglobin)
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42. CBC, Lipid Panel,
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46. EXAMINEE; Is Qualified for; DIVING
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49. A DMO signature would be great, but this action can be accomplished at NDSTC.
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50. Dentist Signature |
DD 2808
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1. Date w/in 1 year of course grad. date
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43. Dental; Acceptable; Class II minimum
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44. Comments on 21. TM's and valsalva. Ex: TM's intact with normal bilateral valsalva.
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44. Comments on 27. EKG
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44. Comments on 28. Chest X-Ray
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45. URINALYSIS: Specific gravity - example: 1.020 a. Albumin - negative b. Sugar – negative
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47. H/H (Hematocrit / Hemoglobin)
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48. Blood Type/RH Factor
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49. HIV Dated within 6 months
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52b. G6PD Dates/Results
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52c. Sickle Cell Dates/Results
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58. Blood Pressure
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60-70. Visual acuity and Color vision. Recorded and within standards for Diving Duty PIP or FALANT testing results. Marked "Pass" or "Fail"
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71. Audiogram.No results greater than 35 db
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72b. Valsalva; SAT
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73. NOTES: Neuro exam
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73. PPD Dated within 6 months
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73. RPR non-reactive
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73. EKG
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73. CBC, Lipid Panel,
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74a. EXAMINEE; Is Qualified for; DIVING
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82a. A DMO signature would be great, but this action can be accomplished at NDSTC.
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83a. Dentist Signature |
Please insure that these items are on or directly attached to the current Flight Physical.
SF 93
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Any Disqualifying
SHOT RECORD PRINT OUT
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Current
WAIVERS AS NEEDED
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Approval from BUMED
EXHIBIT 8
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Complete |
Please insure that these items are on or directly attached to the current Flight Physical.
DD 2807
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Any Disqualifying
SHOT RECORD PRINT OUT
q
Current
WAIVERS AS NEEDED
q
Approval from BUMED
EXHIBIT 8
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Complete |
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