@@TheSublimeLifestyle Yes, but it is waterborne. It's mission is on the water. It would seem that swimming would be one of the first requirements to be a member.
Best swimmer at Cape May G - 57 1965 [ very easy test ] - but knowing how to swim on a white one after going overboard [ weather ship or wind class ice breaker ] in cold water might not help much .
Honestly, 100m in 5 mins is insanely easy. 5 mins treading water is also insanely easy. These are low standards and the fact that 25% couldnt do it is ridiculous
You do have to consider that they just began acclimating to a physically and mentally demanding environment. They are low on sleep, low on energy, and generally very fatigued already. That can seriously compromise someone's ability to carry out the test even if they normally could beforehand.
My right ear really enjoyed this
At "Splinter Village" at New London we jumped off a 20 ft high board and swam. No problem!
Why would you join the coast guard if you couldn't swim?
The coast guard is more than just aquatics.
@@TheSublimeLifestyle Yes, but it is waterborne. It's mission is on the water. It would seem that swimming would be one of the first requirements to be a member.
Because people are stupid....source USCG Veteran
@ryan24287 most likely they are scared to join infantry .
why would someone love females but cant fuck ?
Did that in Cape May 07-73
Best swimmer at Cape May G - 57 1965 [ very easy test ] - but knowing how to swim on a white one after going overboard [ weather ship or wind class ice breaker ] in cold water might not help much .
Goggles aren't allowed huh
Honestly, 100m in 5 mins is insanely easy. 5 mins treading water is also insanely easy. These are low standards and the fact that 25% couldnt do it is ridiculous
You should try it when you physically and mentally exhausted
Damn, sorry not everyone can afford swimming lessons or never had been around a pool before
It's amazing people can't pass this swim test
some us was never taught to swim lol
You do have to consider that they just began acclimating to a physically and mentally demanding environment. They are low on sleep, low on energy, and generally very fatigued already. That can seriously compromise someone's ability to carry out the test even if they normally could beforehand.