The class of Military Diving is defined as diving inland in Great Britain and inshore within United Kingdom territorial sea adjacent to Great Britain (generally 12 nautical miles from the low water line) which is covered by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (Application outside Great Britain) Order 2001(1) in support of operations in which members of the armed forces of the Crown or of a visiting force are engaged.
HSE approves the following qualifications for the class of Military Diving.
All members of the armed forces of the Crown and visiting forces authorised to dive in accordance with BR 2806 - UK Military Diving Manual - or equivalent for visiting forces.