USSOCOM looks to combat diver experimentation

8th August 2019 - 17:00 GMT | by Scott Gourley in California

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USSOCOM is preparing to hold a technical experimentation (TE) event focused on enhancing the capabilities of special operations forces combat swimmers/divers.

The upcoming event was outlined in a special notice released on 7 August 2019.

According to the announcement, USSOCOM is planning to hold the TE 20-1 event to provide participants with the opportunity to gain SOF insight and perspective on participant technologies across a range of topics impacting SOF combat swimmer/divers, underwater communications and human performance.

The event is planned for 18-22 November 2019 at the US Army Special Forces Underwater Operations School, located at Naval Air Station, …

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