RAID Cave 1 / 2

Course Overview & Training Objectives

RAID Cave 1 (Introductory Cave) qualifies divers to plan and execute penetration dives into flooded caves along a continuous guideline without jumps or traverses. Requires double cylinders or sidemount with Rule of Thirds gas planning and non-decompression profiles. Enforces RAID's hallmark neutral buoyancy and horizontal trim baseline throughout all skills, prohibiting touching or silting cave floors and ceilings.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 40m (130ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air
• Equipment Rig: Double/Sidemount

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 4 to 5 Days
• Required Training Dives: 6 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 14 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Min age 18, 50 logged dives