Mission: To conduct research and development programs to enhance the performance, safety, and capabilities of warfighters in the undersea operating environment; and to serve as the DoD subject matter expert on biomedical issues related to undersea human performance and protection.

Focus Areas:

1. Decompression Physiology and Procedures

2. Gas Analysis

3. Thermal Protection

4. Work of Breathing

5. Undersea Human Performance Physiology and Biomonitoring

6. Oxygen Toxicity