How should the Dive Supervisor conduct site reconnaissance?

• A. Evaluate underwater conditions (depth, currents, visibility).
• B. Document findings.
• C. Identify potential hazards such as entanglement and sharp objects.
• D. All of the above including documenting findings.

Answer: (D)

A thorough Dive Supervisor site reconnaissance involves evaluating underwater conditions, documenting findings, and identifying hazards before divers enter the water. Evaluating depth, currents, and visibility helps anticipate how conditions will affect the task and what safety measures to implement. Documenting findings creates a written record the team can rely on for the dive plan, briefing, and any post-dive review. Identifying potential hazards—like entanglement risks and sharp objects—allows pre-dive precautions, route planning, and clear expectations during the dive. When all these elements are considered together, the dive plan is informed, safer, and more reliable. Focusing on just one aspect could miss important risks or misjudge conditions, so including all three provides a complete and effective reconnaissance.