UNDERWATER SWIMMERS

Abstract

A Panel on Underwater Swimmers was formed under the National Research Council Committee on Amphibious Operations. It is composed of civilian members representing the several major technical areas of interest in underwater swimming, and military officer and civilian associates. In addition to its own deliberations, the Panel sponsored staff studies, a symposium, and a field research project in preparation for this report. Following a discussion of the unique abilities and limitations of underwater man are the general conclusions and recommendations of the Panel. The Panel concludes that man can operate safely and efficiently underwater if properly equipped with adequate self- contained underwater breathing apparatus and suits. The report emphasizes the ability of underwater swimmers to operate while maintaining tactical surprise. The Panel feels that the full potential of underwater swimmers for offensive use against shipping and harbors has not been realized.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1952
Accession Number
AD0311923

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Boats
  • Cameras
  • Detection
  • Divers
  • Doctrine
  • Ear
  • Ear Diseases
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Gases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Navy
  • Photographs
  • Submarines
  • Underwater Cameras
  • United States

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Materials Science