1. Formally apply for reclassification or reenlistment for MOS 21D by completing a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) and DA Form 5030-R (Engineer Diver Training Application) or Reenlistment Contract / BEAR Program Application and DA Form 5030-R
2. Be in the rank of PVT, PFC, or SPC/CPL. SPC and CPL must be in a NON-PROMOTABLE status when reporting for initial MOS 21D training and duty.
3. Have, or agree to, 24 months time remaining in service after completion of diver training and upon arrival at his/her duty station (enlisted personnel only). For officers, see AR 3500-100 for service obligation.
4. Not be on a current term of enlistment in which an enlistment bonus (EB) or selective reenlistment bonus (SRB) has been received. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be submitted with the application packet stating that you are aware that bonus will be prorated and you will be responsible to pay the unearned portion back to the government.
5. Have attained a minimum score of 106 in aptitude area General Technical (GT) or Skilled Technical (ST) and attained a minimum score of 98 in aptitude area General Mechanical (GM).
6. Have attained a minimum score of 180 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test (IAW FM 21-20). Likewise, receiving no less than 60 points in each event.
7. Have successfully completed the swimming test outlined in Part IV of DA Form 5030-R (Engineer Diver Training Application).
8. Have no conviction of illegal substance abuse.
9. Have undergone a Diving Medical Examination as prescribed in AR 40-501 within 9 months of attending Phase I.
10. Have a physical profile of 111111 (PULHES) and meet the height and weight standards prescribed in AR 600-9.
11. Understand that he/she must successfully complete a 3 week Diver Phase I course conducted at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.

POC for any questions or concerns is SFC Vance or SSG Kaufman at DSN 581-2679 or commercial (573) 596-0131 ext. 6-2679.