Training of River Flotilla Divers in Winter Conditions
Wednesday, 1.2.2023 | Training
Members of the River flotilla diving unit carry out regular training and preparations in winter conditions and in conditions of reduced visibility In several locations on the Danube.
This training is one of the most demanding psychophysical exercise activities of military divers since it is conducted at very low water temperatures, and the goal is to maintain a high level of performing dedicated tasks on inland waterways in all hydrometeorological conditions.
In accordance with the training program, divers first conduct preparations in hyperbaric barochamber, and then on the river they rehearse the actions during dives, searching the riverbed, finding and recovering sunken objects and tactical actions that are applied in anti-sabotage security of ships in the regulated concentration area.
A large number of complex tasks for which the Serbian Armed Forces diving unit is intended requires exceptional training, physical and mental strength and stability of river divers, as well as compliance with strict procedures in preparation and implementation of tasks. Therefore, it is necessary that their training is conducted throughout the year in order to be able to solve the most difficult situations and be prepared for the biggest psychophysical efforts at all times.
