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6-6.3.4.1 Chronic and Acute Stress. Stress is important to Navy Divers because both
chronic and acute stresses are potential problems to divers. Chronic stress may
result from any long periods of work such as ship’s husbandry, in which there
are continual deadlines and constant pressure to complete tasks over time. Acute
stress, by contrast, may occur during an emergency in the water or on the dive
side, or during shorter periods of high workload and production pressure.
Indicators of chronic stress include:
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Apathy n Irritability
n Reduced productivity n Health complaints
n Absenteeism n Decline in physical appearance
n Alcohol/Drug Abuse n Impaired decision making
n Hostility n Lack of concentration
n Anxiety
Indicators of acute stress include:
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Fight or flight response n Jumpiness
n Fear, anxiety, or panic n Memory impairment
n Surge of energy n Reduced concentration
n Loss of control n Difficulty making a decision
Once symptoms of stress are present, they can adversely affect the health and
performance of the individual and the team. Acute stress can result in a failure to
manage a situation effectively and can end in equipment damage, injury, or loss of
life. Chronic stress left untreated, may predispose a team member to mistakes, or
affect the rest of the team, and lead to mishaps.
6-6.4 Post Dive/Post Mission. A dive mission is completed when the objective has been
met, the diving team demobilized, and records and reports are filed. Time shall be
allocated to:
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Debrief the dive team
n Analyze the operation, compared the plan to how it was actually carried out
for lessons learned.
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Recover, clean, inspect, maintain, repair, and stow all equipment
n Dispose of materials brought up during the operation
n Prepare records and reports
n Restock expended materials
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n Ensure the readiness of the team to respond to the next assignment
6-6.4.1 Post-dive/Post Mission Debrief. Prompt debriefing of divers returning to the
surface provides the Diving Supervisor with information that may influence or alter
the next phase of the operation. Divers should be questioned about the progress of
the work, bottom conditions, anticipated problems, and asked for suggestions for
immediate changes.
After the diving day is complete (or after a shift has finished work, if the operation
is being carried on around the clock), all members of the diving team should be
brought together for a short debriefing of the day’s activities. This offers the team
a chance to provide feedback to the Diving Supervisor and other members of the
team. This group interaction can help clarify any confusion that may have arisen
because of faulty communications, lack of information, or misunderstandings from
the initial briefing.
When the mission is complete, the Diving Supervisor gathers appropriate
data, analyzes the results of the mission, and ensures that required records
are completed. These records may include a Failure Analysis Report
(FAR) if any equipment malfunctions were experienced, mishap or near mishap
report (HAZREP), smooth logs, equipment operating logs, and after action reports.
See Chapter 5 for information or diving records and reports). Capturing lessons
learned and best practices in post dive post mission reports is vital to assist in
planning the next similar operation.