Oh and by the way if you join as a Diver you will be a Mine Clearance Diver. There is no other diver in the Navy. There were Ships Diver's lads who were in a another branch but had undergone a basic 4 week diving course. Some did call themselves Navy divers. Ships's Divers are now no more.

As a serving Clearance Diver not too sure the information you've been given is correct.

1st Get in touch with your local careers office, they can book you on a 3 day course to get an in sight as life as a Diver.

The bit aboout having to be a Leading Hand and sidewards entry. Again phone your local ...