US Navy divers with Poseidon XStream

[MichaelMc]

They use whatever finds its way into the inventory. Military is supplied by the lowest bidder offering the most equipment and support.

Not always. Elite units often have non-compete procurement options. EOD is an elite unit.

Plus a metal backplate can make magnetic mines go BOOM.

 

[DAJ]

I’ve dove with EOD and FBI units conducting dive ops and even performed mine sweeps for various ships in San Diego bay. Many of us wore BP/W setups. Even when I went through post-blast training with the FBI a BP/W was not an issue. I had an EOD Commander in my unit for a few years. They dove what was available. Sure, they can make an open purchase for certain items that are not available to them in NSN or to expedite a specific item but when it comes to routine gear, thats all provided under contract. How are they going to maintain an inventory or complete required maintenance if every diver did there own thing. Even the EOD teams on the carriers I deployed on all had the same gear down in the dive locker. Feel free to dig around the current list but most of their equipment can be found here.

NSN Marine Lifesaving And Diving Equipment Catalog

NSN Marine Lifesaving And Diving Equipment. Includes buoyant life net, underwater lift bag, lifesaving ring buoy, gage pressure simpl, diving equipment bag and more.

nationalstocknumber.info

 

[MichaelMc]

I knew EOD had custom and expensive low metallic rebreathers in the past, so a plate seemed a bad idea.

Neat list, but it needs pictures

 

[DAJ]

Not making the argument that military gear is not good. I just caution folks when they see it being used by .mil and think that the military selected the item because it was the best there is. Sometimes it’s good stuff and other times, there are better options.

 

[shark_za]

Interesting they use Yoke 1st stages.