Build the Future—Underwater

As part of an elite team of Navy Underwater Construction Technicians, you'll use cutting-edge diving and construction skills to build, repair, and maintain the critical underwater infrastructure that supports global Navy and joint-force operations. From ports and piers to undersea cables and fleet moorings, you’ll work in some of the most challenging and dynamic environments around the world.
 

Surface to Seafloor—Become the Expert

Your journey begins with a six-month advanced training program in Panama City, Florida. You'll dive deep into subjects like:

• Basic and advanced diving techniques

• Diving medicine and physics

• Underwater construction and demolition
  
   

Grow Your Skills—Lead the Way

After graduating, you’ll be assigned to one of two Underwater Construction Teams where you'll sharpen your skills, gain real-world experience, and step into leadership roles as your career progresses. Whether you’re working beneath the waves or managing operations topside, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the mission moving forward.

Special Pay and Incentives

UCT Basic Engineer Diver: Dive Pay: $150 per month/SDAP: $75  
UCT Advanced Diver (B16A): Dive Pay: $215 per month/Special Duty Pay: $150
UCT Master Diver (B18A): Dive Pay: $340 per month/Special Duty Pay: $450                             
Demolition pay up to $150 per month                    
Re-enlistment bonuses up to $75,000 for B16A and B17A                                               
Critical skills re-enlistment bonus up to $100,000 for B18A
Sea Duty Incentive Pay: E4: $400 per month; E5: $500 per month; E6: $600 per month

ARE YOU READY?

Get in Contact: NCG_UCT_Recruiters@us.navy.mil