What is the NATO MDWG?
NATO Military Working Group (MDWG) formerly the Underwater Diving working Group.
The MDWG standardises Diving Techniques, Clearance Diving Operations, Amphibious Warfare Operations, Ship’s Diver Operations, Salvage Operations, Underwater Construction Operations, Equipment and Table Validation Procedures, Medical Guidance for Diving Operations and Diving and Seabed Operations below 50 metres
MDWG staffs proposals for operational standardisation in all aspects of military underwater diving including but not restricted to:-
· Diving Techniques
· Clearance Diving Operations
· Amphibious Warfare Operations
· Ship’s Diver Operations
· Salvage Operations
· Underwater Construction Operations
· Equipment and Table Validation Procedures
· Medical Guidance for Diving Operations
· Diving and Seabed Operations below 50 metres
MDWG has two committees:
Medical Committee – consists of naval medical officers and civilian specialists who examine the field of diving medicine
Equipment & Systems (E&S) Committee – responsible for diving equipment related problems and identifies patterns that may be associated with improper design or use. Researches new equipment/services available commercially and presents to the MDWG Conference.
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UDWG 2017 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA