Diving Officer - John Gibbon

Diving Officer

 

 

The Role and Responsibilities of the Diving Officer ASADA

The Diving Officer ASADA is responsible for ensuring that diving is conducted in accordance with Joint Services Regulations (JSSADR) and BSAC Safe Diving Practices.

His specific areas of responsibility include the following: -

  • Ensure diving in Army clubs, branches and units is conducted safely and in accordance with the aims of Service AT.
  • Periodically review Joint Services Regulations and act as the focal point for proposed changes from ASADA clubs.
  • Staff proposed changes through the Chairman and the ASADA Committee.
  • Advise the Executive Committee and ASADA Registered Clubs of any forthcoming changes to Joint Services Regulations.

He / she is to be a member of the ASADA Executive Committee and is to attend the AGM and all other ASADA Committee meetings.   

John's Profile

John Gibbon started diving in 1994 after enjoying mountaineering for over 20 years. SADS since 1998, First Class Diver in 2005 and Instructor Trainer since 2005 too. Member of ASADA committee as Vice-Chairman and then DO since 2005 and former member of National Diving Committee. Currently very involved with ASADA instructor events and the very successful ASADA Battle Back diving for injured Servicemen and women. In the absence on overseas duty of other key ASADA members, John is presently covering the roles of Diving Officer, Vice-Chairman and Secretary. Current ambition: to go diving, anywhere, anytime!