MOD Republic of Croatia

Special Operations Battalion (BSD) conducted training of light divers "R-1", by which members of BSD train and improve the performance of special operations and tasks at the sea, rivers and lakes, in "Kovcanje" barracks on Mali Losinj from 17 October to 4 November 2011. Nine members of BSD have been on training, and the goal is to train students for the tasks on the water surface with the use of diving equipment and open-circuit breathing apparatus (AOKD). Training of divers "R-1" is based on individual practice, and consists of two levels of training. The first level of training is related to the theoretical presentations of trainers and doctors on diving equipment, diving with compressed air, and knowledge of diving medicine. The second level of training is associated with practical exercises on land and under water, training for diving with compressed air breathing apparatus (AOKD), proper selection of techniques and methods to overcome water obstacles and diving planning.
To get a standard qualification (diploma) for "R-1" scuba divers, student are required to meet certain level of theoretical knowledge, which is determined by writing exams on diving medicine, diving tasks and diving planning, and for the successful completion of practical training it is necessary to properly carry out all default under water activities and achieve a certain number of length and deep diving.