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Originally Posted by 89DTexan
What is the view from those who have been to CDQC as it pertains to having previous diving experience?
I've put a few guys looking at going to CDQC through a discover SCUBA class I teach. And have heard a few others completed the open water course taught at JBLM's NAC.
Would previous experience at the recreation level help, or do the techniques taught by the civilian side seem to interfer?
I don't want to waste people's money if they're just doing it to get an edge at CDQC and it isn't helping them.
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I'll give you the short answer, assuming your question is not as stupid as it sounds..
Discover Scuba Class???
NO.
One can verify they are not claustrophobic in the pool, and will get a cursory education on diving physiology. That's it..
There isn't any comparison to the physical, mental, & academic requirements needed to complete CDQC.
If you took every course PADI teaches, you would still be short of CDQC..