scope:

AIM

The aim of this agreement is to enhance the effectiveness of NATO forces when conducting joint diving operations, through the adoption of a uniform and safe level of gas quality for diving and marine life-support applications.

Objectives

• To specify safe levels of contaminants of breathing gases for diving and marine life-support applications.

• To provide guidance to ensure the quality of breathing gases, by specifying laboratory quality assurance, analysis techniques and sampling frequency.

• To allow the exchange of diving gases between member nations.