This Military Diving Operations multi-Service tactics, techniques, and procedures publication, Army Techniques Publication ATP 3-34.84 MDO Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Military Diving Operations January 2019, is designed to assist commanders and planning staffs who require divers. It is a reference which details Service and unit dive capability. Additionally, this publication highlights the advantages of using diving in joint operations and provides some decision aids for commanders and staff planners. This publication also provides an overview of major types of operations which can incorporate joint diving and provides subcategory descriptions of the 15 dive mission areas performed in these operations. Finally, it highlights some planning considerations for operations requiring dive capabilities, including immediate response situations.
Chapter I Dive Capabilities in Joint Operations introduces diving operations by explaining their relevancy in joint operations and showcases how diving can be used across the various activities in the joint spectrum.
Chapter II Dive Mission Areas describes the 15 dive mission areas and their subcategories that may be performed by military divers.
Chapter III Planning Considerations outlines planning considerations for coordinating dive operations.
Appendix A Dive Mission Area Unit Capability Chart provides a quick-reference chart listing dive unit capabilities by Service to accomplish each of the dive mission areas and subcategories.
Appendix B United States Army (USA) Diving provides USA dive missions, capabilities, task organization and employment information.
Appendix C United States Marine Corps (USMC) Combatant Diving provides USMC dive missions, capabilities, task organization and employment information.
Appendix D United States Navy (USN) Diving provides USN dive missions, capabilities, task organization and employment information, specific to operational commands in the Navy.
Appendix E United States Air Force (USAF) Diving provides USAF dive missions, capabilities, and task organization.
Appendix F Special Operations Forces (SOF) Diving provides SOF dive missions and capabilities in the various Services.
Appendix G United States Coast Guard Diving provides a summary on the United States Coast Guard diving missions.
Appendix H Dive Point of Contact List provides a comprehensive list of dive program points of contact, including Service program managers and major units.
Appendix I Common Equipment provides a list of common equipment to divers from all Services.