Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course (CDQC). Aka Dive School.

“What are some of your most memorable military experiences?”
Washington State University ROTC engagement.

[@frankbates7641]

Nick: in October 1985 I attended dive school in Key West...I had just turned 40 years old. I was a member of the 19th Special Forces which is a National Guard unit. Fortunately, I passed the course. It was very challenging, but defined my remaining time in the military for the next 14 years. Thank you for your service and commitment to this great country.

[@genepanasenkostraightunfiltere]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Nick! You are a Huge Inspiration!

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Thank you

[@genepanasenkostraightunfiltere]

@@NickMACHINELavery Absolutely!

[@bpmakesithappen8395]

Thank you for your service!

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Thank you

[@clintfowler1526]

Petition to only pronounce diver as “die - vah”

[@TheBeast-qv2gy]

Wa-ta💧🇺🇸

[@simonphoenix5768]

fucking beast bro! saw you on the Shawn Ryan show good stuff man! Thank you for your service.

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Thank you

[@jameslarsen5764]

How can someone prepare for SFAS and SFCDQC? Mentally, physically etc?

[@danielwebster2756]

top man 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@corybarney93]

I haven’t heard that accent since I lived in Fall Riva

[@QigongYogaShamanism]

I went as a warrant, easiest course in my life !

[@albertochavez6709]

Were the instructors as hard on you as the other students, considering your rank, background in war, and amputee?

[@NickMACHINELavery]

100%

[@frankmyrz]

Unreal story, thanks for sharing Nick!

[@SG-MT]

I'm glad Nick showed them all. Right now that I'm experiencing withdrawal from not being able to train, I think to myself: What would Nick do? So I am doing my best to remain positive, focused, and determined.

[@GallowsPole805]

What was your H20 background before you did pre dive? Did pre dive adequately prep you to pass the course? If you had to do it again what you do to prep differently if anything?