RN ratings can qualify in either Minewarfare or Clearance Diving. RN officers can qualify in both Minewarfare and Clearance Diving (MCDOs) although a small number is qualified in Minewarfare only (MWOs). Officers serving in certain appointments also undertake the Advanced Minewarfare (AMW) course.
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background information on the
development of Minewarfare and Clearance Diving in the Royal Navy.
Development of Naval Minewarfare
History of Military & Naval Diving
Admiralty Fleet Order 857/52 (Formation of CD Branch)
Defence Council Instruction 278/66 (Formation of MCD Branch)
WW II Awards for RN Diving and Bomb & Mine Disposal
WW II Awards for RN Minelaying
WW II Awards for RN Minesweeping
Post WW II Awards for RN Minewarfare, Clearance Diving and EOD