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One or more flags form a code word whose meaning can be looked up in a code book held by both parties. An example is the Popham numeric code used at the Battle of Trafalgar . In yacht racing and dinghy racing , flags have other meanings; for example, the P flag is used as the "preparatory" flag to indicate an imminent start, and the S flag ...
A diver getting ready to dive in front of an alpha flag. As a code signal the International maritime signal flag Alpha (or "Alfa", signifying the letter "A") has the meaning of "I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed", [1] used to indicate that the vessel has limited maneuverability, and the presence of a diver in the water around the boat.
A Philippine Navy SEAL Team demonstrates their capabilities to the 74th Joint Civilian Orientation Conference in Manila, Nov. 8, 2007. They frequently train with their American counterparts and operate alongside the Philippine Marines and the Philippine Army's Special Operations Command (SOCOM). [12] [13]
In addition to duties as a second class diver, first class divers serve as diving and chamber treatment supervisors. Master diver - The highest enlisted diving position in the Navy. Awarded upon successful completion of the master diver course which includes exceptionally demanding diving operational problems and acceptance by a master diver board.
Flag of the Philippine Army: Seal of the Philippine Army on a dark green field. 2002–present: Flag of the Philippine Navy: Seal of the Philippine Navy on a dark blue field. 2005–present: Flag of the Philippine Air Force: Seal of the Philippine Air Force on a blue field. 2004–present: Flag of the Philippine Marine Corps
Nesconset fire department scuba rescue team on training exercise. Public safety diving is underwater diving conducted as part of law enforcement and fire/rescue.Public safety divers differ from recreational, scientific and commercial divers who can generally plan the date, time, and location of a dive, and dive only if the conditions are conducive to the task.
These typically involve the use of closed circuit dive equipment to infiltrate a beach landing site (BLS) undetected. [1] The US Army Special Forces, also known as Green Berets have been conducting maritime operations and underwater operations since their founding in 1952. Currently, each company within a Special Forces Group mans, trains ...
Pennant of EPRON's rescue diver detachment Pennant of EPRON's chief. EPRON, Russian: Экспедиция подводных работ особого назначения (ЭПРОН) "Special Expedition for Underwater Works" —Special-Purpose Underwater Rescue Party, was a government agency of the Soviet Union to salvage valuable cargo and equipment from sunken ships and submarines.