Frequently Asked Questions
- WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM?
You've served in the US Army, US Air Force, US Navy, US Marines, US Coast Guard, US Space Force, US Army National Guard or US Air Force National Guard.
Complete the New Member Registration Pack and Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire and email the completed forms and any additional documents (DD-214 VA Letter) to: newmember@underseawarriors.net
- DO YOU HAVE A SCHEDULE OF DATES FOR CLASSES?
Check our Events Calendar
We will have a schedule for the next "Try SCUBA Diving" experience. Sign-up on-line and we will send a confirmation email to you.
Each chapter will have its own Calendar of Events. Check the Calendar for the chapter you will be joining to see when the next event is and sign-up.
- WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE FOR DIVE BUDDIES?
As a certified open water diver, you'll be trained to a maximum depth of 60 feet. To be eligible to take this beginner course, participants must be at least 10 years old and in good health, have good swimming skills, and be willing to make a time commitment of eight to 10 hours.
- IS A DIVE BUDDY MANDATORY?
No, a Veteran can enroll in the program by themselves, but we encourage registering with a buddy to help encourage participation in a group activity and out of self-isolation (if applicable).
Remember, a potential Dive Buddy can be another Veteran, civilian friend or relative who supports Veterans and is a certified SCUBA diver or wants to be your dive buddy and go through the certification process with you. If you do not have someone who will be joining the Undersea Warriors with you, don't worry, as we will always have a certified dive buddy for you. No One Dives Alone.
- CAN FIRST RESPONDERS JOIN THE PROGRAM?
Our initial focus is Veterans, however we will consider First Responders