Description The perfect gift for any Marine Combatant Diver, this oval-shaped coin will always be carried and ready for any coin challenge. A Marine Combatant Diver is an elite Marine who has qualified for Marine reconnaissance and spent a month training with Marines throughout the Corps at the Marine Combatant Diver Course in Panama City, Florida. The purpose of the course is to provide the Marines with the best possible combat underwater tactical swimming training available. The results of the training are to maintain the tradition of the best trained combat force, a force in readiness throughout the world. The Combatant Diver Course develops a highly confident and capable combat diver. The Marines are trained using the most current tactical doctrines and equipment. Emphasis is placed on developing in the Marine the skills required to successfully conduct an underwater infiltration and exfiltration, as well as providing the Marine with the entry level diving supervisory skills required by applicable Marine Corps Orders. Each coin measures 2 inch x 1 3/8 inch (50mm x 36mm) Oval. This is a surplus NWTM item. Packaging may vary.
