1. During all open water training dives, each student diver, certified assistant and instructor must have:
   1. fins, mask and snorkel (Although recommended, Ice Diver, Wreck Diver and Cavern Diver Specialty course students are not required to have snorkels.)
   2. compressed gas cylinder and valve
   3. buoyancy control device (BCD) (with tank mount or separate backpack) and low pressure inflator
   4. regulator and alternate air source
   5. submersible pressure gauge (monitoring device)
   6. depth gauge (monitoring device)
   7. weight system and weights (if necessary for neutral buoyancy)
   8. adequate exposure protection appropriate for local diving conditions
   9. at least one audible emergency surface signaling device (whistle, air horn, etc.)
2. During all open water training dives, instructors and certified assistants must also have a timing device, compass, knife/diver’s tool (except where prohibited by law or local regulations) and two surface signaling device – one audible (i.e., whistle, air horn, etc.) and one visual (inflatable surface tube, flare, signal mirror, etc.)
3. Use a dive flag where required by local law. Consider using a surface support station with a dive flag.

Note: All information from the current PADI General Standards and Procedures section of the PADI Instructor Manual.