DIVING GLOSSARY · Planning and conditions
Contingency
An agreed response or alternative for a change from the expected situation.

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Planning your dive
Alternatives and contingencies
Treat changing a plan as a normal decision.
Read lesson →Diving with a buddy
Changing or ending an outing
Respect a decision to change participation.
Read lesson →Introductory definition · Instructor review pending.