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APPENDIX 1D List of Acronyms - Dive_Man_ChangeA_108
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CHAPTER 6 — Operational Planning 6-5 6-4.6 Underwater Construction.  Underwater  construction  is  the  construction,  inspec- tion, repair, and removal of in-water facilities in support of military operations. An in-water facility can be defined as a fixed harbor, waterfront, or ocean structure located   in   or   near   the   ocean.   Pipelines,   cables,   sensor   systems,   and   fixed/ advanced-base structures are examples of in-water facilities (Figure 6-4). 6-4.6.1 Diver Training and Qualification Requirements.  Seabee   divers   are   specifically trained  in  the  special  techniques  used  to  accomplish  underwater  construction tasks. 6-4.6.2 Equipment Requirements.  Tools  and  equipment  used  include  common  under- water tools in addition to specialized ocean construction equipment. Specific tools and components for large ocean engineering projects are maintained in the Ocean Construction Equipment Inventory (OCEI) located at  St. Julian Creek, Norfolk, Virginia. 6-4.6.3 Underwater Construction Planning Resources.  References  for  underwater  con- struction planning can be found in:   UCT   Conventional  Inspection  and  Repair   Techniques  Manual  NAVFAC P-990   Expedient Underwater Repair Techniques NAVFAC P-991 Figure 6-3.  Explosive Ordnance Disposal Diving.  An EOD diver using handheld sonar to locate objects underwater.









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