USCG Helicopter Rescue Swimmer AST A School (131-19)
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- Arguably the most widely recognized team of rescue-swimmer operators, the elite United States Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician (AST)/Helicopter Rescue Swimmer team is called upon to respond in the most extreme rescue situations. High seas, medical evacuations, downed aviators, sinking vessels, and hurricanes are some of the deadly scenarios that Coast Guard rescue swimmers are trained to handle. The Coast Guard's team of ASTs is composed of about 350 active-duty members, and only 980 members have passed the training to become Helicopter Rescue Swimmers since the mid-1980s.
AST A School in Elizabeth City, North Carolina lasts for 24 weeks, and includes intense physical fitness, long hours of pool fitness and instruction, extreme water-confidence drills, and classroom instruction. The Coast Guard rescue swimmer training program is very challenging and is one of the toughest U.S. military training courses. Reportedly, only 75-100 Coast Guard personnel attend the school each year. The attrition rate in some years has been as high as 80%, although the 10-year average is just over 54%. Prospective U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers are physically conditioned to meet high physical fitness standards. About half of prospective candidates make it to AST "A" School. Upon graduation, candidates must attend seven weeks of training at the Coast Guard's Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) school in Petaluma, California, where ASTs become EMT qualified. Rescue swimmers at Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, Alaska, must maintain the EMT-Intermediate level of proficiency due to the remoteness of their operational area and the number of medical evacuations performed by that unit each year. Once stationed at a Coast Guard Air Station, apprentice ASTs must complete 6 months of qualification on their respective airframe before moving on to finish their rescue swimmer syllabus and becoming journeymen.
The Coast Guard holds a one-week Advanced Helicopter Rescue School (AHRS, formerly known as Advanced Rescue Swimmer School) at Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment, Washington, which is host to Air Force pararescuemen (PJs), Navy rescue swimmers, and foreign rescue departments as well. There, students learn the challenges of vertical-surface rescue, cliff operations, sea-cave traversing, and extreme-high-seas rescue. AHRS is considered the premier helicopter-rescue training school of its kind by most military and civilian rescue operators.
“Rescue Swimmer.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 July 2019, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rescue_swimmer.
My brother was a Coast Guard rescue swimmer. Unfortunately, he died on his very first mission out in Humboldt Bay California. He loved his job and the Coast Guard. We did not have a funeral just a lot of Memorials. James and I were real close, at least he died doing something that he was passionate about and not from overdose on drugs or a drunk driver or whatever. These guys are really hard core and take pride in their jobs. Thanks for the video Cayden Grooms. New subscriber here.
@SocraticMindThinker 101 Died on a rescue mission in northern California back in 1997.
@SocraticMindThinker 101 I wouldn't say that, they went out in a bad storm past midnight. Borderline catergory 1 hurricane big swells too. I don't think the Helo should have been sent out that night in my opinion?
I’m so sorry. Hero
My deepest condolences 🙏 he is a hero ! God bless you , your family & all the gold star families 🙏
I live in Humboldt and we have the deepest respect for the coast guard. Sending you my deepest condolences.
Anybody who works on the water knows that feeling of relief when the orange and white helicopter is in view. Thanks, boys.
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I want to be a coast gaurd when i grow up be cause i like the air and water
whoever jumps out of a helicopter in the middle of bad weather straight to the water to save someone else's ass deserves mad respect. this guys are crazy
I’ve never have heard about these guys, but they truly are the real deal, massive respect for them and their hardcore training!
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movie was made in 2006 to honor them "The Guardian" with Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher
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Looks like they’re all lean too which is what you would need for swimming
I am relieved and overjoyed that in this day and age the mustache is alive and thriving in the coast guard.
you cant have a beard so more people grow mustaches since thats all thats permitted
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I have an older cousin who broke multiple ribs during BUDs training, he was unable to complete and the Navy told him he would not recover in time to try again. He joined the helicopter rescue swimmers instead and I never heard him express regret. The way he handled himself when we wrestled in the pool one summer is one of the most remarkable memories I have. I am grateful for his service and for the rescue swimmers in this video.
Bravo bravo
These guys are the real heroes that should be in Marvel and DC. The effort man!
I have a buddy in the army who is the stereotypical soldier who says “coast guard isn’t a real branch”. What people don’t get is that these coasties do more on an everyday basis than any other branch. They save, protect, and attack when needed. They get deployed with the navy when they’re needed. They are the real deal.
Semper Paratus boys
The Goblin facts
They never go with the Navy seals
Enrique Guznay I didn’t say SEALs? I said navy. As in regular sailors on aircraft carriers and such!
Enrique Guznay we actually have several coast guardsmen who are part of seal teams
Very true. The Coast Guard does actual missions (as opposed to training) every day even in peacetime. The other branches sometimes do (the Air Force, for example, has been deployed since 1994 enforcing no-fly zones), but mostly they train in peacetime for the missions in wartime.
"Thick thighs save lives" has never been truer
This video is incredible. Very impressive work. Hats off to whoever made this!
I just clicked newest comments and you were the first on the list.
Of course I see you here after your newest video! Making me interested in the coast guard.
Now I know where you got your video inspiration
why are you here
Hey fancy seeing you here
These guys are a rare breed. It takes strength, guts, passion, and a little bit of craziness to do what these men do. Former Navy here so I have a good idea what they are doing in that pool but which is called a pond in the Navy.
Bravo Zulu to the graduating class may you find fair winds and following seas and God grace and protective angel each time you spin up on mission.
Makes sense they’d call it a pond considering how small it is compared to the sea…actually more like puddle.
Damn the comfort these guys have in the water is amazing
There's never really any comfort
it's not comfort it's calm and confident. when you get comfortable you've made a mistake.
the water is where they spend must time in work so its normal i think
@@carsonkouts ok high speed lol
@@thisguy-yv5so how is that high speed its what they teach you. I love the water, used to spend as much time in it as possible. Then during dunker and sere they made sure you understood the difference between comfort and confidence. They would randomly switch out our HEEDs air bottles with empty ones and if you got too comfortable you would freak the fuck out when your just filled air bottle is now empty and you are strapped into a chair upside down in pitch black water sinking into the pool
Heroes. This word is thrown around A LOT lately, but it is just a word, that does no justice for what the men and women of the USCG commit themselves to on a daily basis. Not many people sign up to get paid little and to sacrifice their lives daily. This is the definition of a hero and I thank each and every one of you for what you have done and continue to do for people you do not know, but care deeply about.
My mother, three brothers, 4 crew members and myself were rescued by the USCG when our boat capsized, due to extreme weather conditions. We called for help once and they were there, no questions asked, and within a few hours. We were in a remote area, 9nm off the coast of Alaska and were in the water (freezing) for 35 minutes (felt like hours). They had to make 3 trips, but I believe it was the swimmer, that stayed with us, until they returned. Best and worst experience of my lifetime. I wish, that I was able to get their names and buy them all beers for a year, but once they got us back, they refueled and went out again. HEROES!
Former Navy here, we don't get to see enough videos Coast Guard related. Everyone to busy uplifting SEALs and other Special Forces. At the end of the day everyone has a job to do and one way or the other its a team effort. Really enjoyed this video, congrats to all and thank you for your service as well.
Like how the training includes the combat you’ll have with your victim
I heard the coast guard does a great job of challenging the candidates with real challenges they’ll face on the job
I went to see how they do without fins lol
just in case this comment isn't a joke: the reason they probably train for that is because when someone is in the process of drowning, they instinctively reach for anything floating and try to get on top of it/them - in this case the people trying to rescue them, which can result in both of them drowning which is why they need training to get someone off them.
So why do the rescue swimmers sneak up on them from behind?🤔 I want to know so they don’t have do it to me if I ever need to get rescued.
@@lokomono89 probably still pretty well as fins can only help so much
These are the heroes we seldom mention. God bless them
As a Navy Veteran, I have huge respect for USCG Helicopter Rescue Swimmers.
To all USCG, thank you for your dedication and service.
Thanks to everyone for all the positive comments 👍🏼
Excellent video! Good job man!
You guys deserve it
More videos please 👍
Hey, I notice you guys do drills to control rescues that are panicking, those look like martial arts moved adapted for water. Is there a background for where that came from?
mua2 I’m not positive where they originated from but we actually just got a whole new set of procedures for approaching and controlling a panicked survivor (not shown in this video) and a senior rescue swimmer who has a big background in BJJ actually created all the new procedures. Hopefully more videos to come of that in the future
One of the best videos I have seen from the States. No bull, just highly professional people. Love it.
God, my heart rate doubled inside 15 seconds. I was a USCG Blue Dolphin at Yorktown, and my age group was my extended-family from the age of about 5, until we each either went off to college on swimming scholarships, or to be rescue swimmers, or maybe even moms and dads. But 6 mornings a week, for 14 years, before school, we were in That pool slapping tiles. The USCG puts great pride in its swimming talent, and I love seeing them get the recognition they deserve.
Whoever shot and edited this, kudos! You did an awesome job!
Wow John that is so interesting- were your parents in the service too ?
When other swimmers say “hold my cup” and go and show off, these guys brings their cups with them. :)
Incredible quote
I like that
man.. this video... it's a movie itself. the struggle, passion and strength of every one of you guys it's so clearly transmitted through the video. mad shooting and editing skills.. I envy you! hope you post more
Idit Riza appreciate it man!
There is a good movie about coastguards called The Guardian (2006) which is definitely worth watching
Mark Ivanov yep already seen it! 👍🏼 thnx :)
As a person who's a sf para and a firefighter, I can tell with a confidence that these guys are the real deal. Everybody is full of themselves until they have to work in harsh water conditions and save lives. I've had my share of water rescue training, but I know that I'm nowhere near to what these guys can accomplish. One of the most important skills is to subdue the person you're rescuing because when a person is drowning, in order for them to stay above the water they don't care if its their own mother who they have to press under water just to get that one gasp of air.
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My dad was in the Coast Guard for 22 years. Months at a time, I wouldn't be able to see him. It felt like he'd be gone for months then come back for 1 week and leave again. That's what it felt like. He retired when we moved. So now when he's gone at work or on fishing trips it doesn't seem to bother me because he used to be gone for months at a time. Just glad I can spend time with him instead of him being gone for months now. 😔❤
I’m a Marine, my hats off to these rescue swimmers. Them boys tuff!
Thank you for what you do
I was a terrorist, part of a militia but my hats off to these rescue swimmers as well. Really appreciate it
@@mrjoe9545 hahaha
Some tough stuff and good training . Respect from the Navy.
Josiah Kratz have you even served smart ass?
Josiah Kratz I bet I can kick your ass running three miles a year
Josiah Kratz they saving lives while u eating chips stfu
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I’m 16 and have dreams of becoming a rescue swimmer. This shows me what it take and boy do I want it
Me too, I pray we meet in A-school
I enlisted yesterday
Me too after seeing the signing bonus
Same here I have one year left of high school , I will become one !
i'm 16 as well prepping till i hit 19 for green berets.
As a marine I feel these guys get lost in the sauce, but make no mistake, these guys save a shit ton of lives every year!!!! Respect from a jar head! Ohhh Rahhh!!
Get lost in the sauce ?
From recognition ?
@@Efeld006 yeah, they are not as recognized or mentioned but they are very muched needed and the best at what they do!
As a good family friend (USCG 1968-1973) said...
"Because some days even the Seals need to call 911"
isnt that sorta what pararescue is suppose to say?
George Kirubel Yeah, but Combat Controllers are their “911”
My favorite Coast Guard slogan is
"You have to go out, but you don't have to come back"
USCG Electronics Tech 1978-1983
@@kidherder is that what they tell you guys on your lunch break?.....coastguard 😂🤣😂🤣
I beg do difer
"So that others may live"
One of my brother eagle scouts and brother of epsilon tau pi went on to be an AST Rescue Swimmer stationed in Kodiak Air Station
God bless these men
When your motto is so that others may live says it all
Bravo !
I love these videos. It reminds me of my goals for life. I’m a 15 year old girl in a family full of veterans and people who are deployed. And I want to be the first woman in my family to be like his. It’s a passion ever since I was little it’s always been my passion and goal to serve
This comment made my day a bit better. I also want to work in the military, but often I worry that I can't be strong enough. Sometimes I wish I was a dude, since it looks like (to me at least) that they can get way stronger naturally then women can. It can be a little discouraging from time to time. I'm working out 4 times a week at the moment to try to catch up. I think it's great when other girls also want to do this kind of stuff.
@@RandomPerson-mn6rv be seeing you in bootcamp then
I’m not living with a family of veterans, but I would like to do this, especially because I wouldn’t be shooting and killing people (which I don’t want to do but I also want to serve in the military) instead, saving lives. But I dunno how my family would react, so I don’t know if I would take that job in the future
I started watching the Coast Guard series in here and the rescues these guys do are amazing… crazy weather, impossible conditions and they save lives when no one else will go out. Amazing! Im a HS teacher and will keep this one in the back of my head for some of my kids searching for careers.
My dream is to join air force pararescue, but these guys have my upmost respect too!
Follow your dreams, be a Hero for your country.
Dude same but my parents say it’s too hard
@@alexshaw8952 i mean true it is hard but nothing is too hard obviously some people get through it. It just matters how much you want it
I have thought about both not sure which one I want to do. They both are amazing jobs.
@@aidsvlekje8566 If here in Brazil had all this structure I would be
For anyone who is wondering,
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2nd song : Still Breathing - Dig the Kid
3rd song : Chlorine : Twenty one Pilots
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thanks man
Thanks i was scrolling down for this.. 👌
Thank you
The bro
I am currently stationed at Air Station Atlantic City and have seen first hand the commitment these AST's have. They are an awesome group and I am glad to call them Shipmates.
This brings a tear to my eyes because I’m going to boot camp for the coast guard soon and here right after. I am so grateful to even have the opportunity and I hope I have what it takes to be one of these men.
How’s everything going ??
nice, your physical training is the most clever way I have ever seen in the military
🇧🇷 Brazilians admire these brave warriors a lot. Congratulations and may God bless you always !!!
Verdade meu sonho é se tornar 1
@Alex Gemi actually we do
I’m 41 years old and made the commitment to join USCG two months ago. I’m currently watching this in the hotel, the night before MEPS.
I’ve been watching a lot of videos and this one is most excellent.
Thank you for the work you do fellas.
I’m eager for this opportunity to join these legendary ranks.
Every way of giving yourself to my country is a special thing for me. I'm a member of the Mountain Rescue Service (Search and Rescue) as a volunteer. Every colleague in the service is a volunteer. In the future, I want to line up RESCUE3.
Well done boys. Keep it up.
This is the best class video I've ever seen. This is so well put together and the footage is really impressive-especially with the special gopro housing. Excellent job and thank you for your service!
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I've re-watched this idk how many times, incredible video, editing and music. Shows the hard work they go through to save lives, keep up the work guys!
These people go through a very tough training to become the best, and they are the best! THANKS to everyone single one of them from me. Thanks for posting!
Q sufocooooohhhh 😘
Big respect for the determination and self-discipline to keep pushing, not only through the training/selection, but no less all the years of PT just to get to selection. Staying dusciplined with PT, diet, sleep and not going the path of least resistance is tough. Hats off.✔
When the US navy is grounded WE GO OUT!!!
When Hurricanes destroy cities and ports WE GO OUT!!!
Josh Spivey saw this movie again last night😂
Great movie
What movie? I’m interested
I am Ian « The Guardian »
Best movie change my mind
Former jarhead here with nothing but absolute respect for what these guys do and how they train!!!!!!!
These guys are absolute badasses and as a big time beach goer I’m always glad to know that they’re coming if you are in need of help.
I really appreciate this USCG going though this training to help others so they don’t die. Thank you USCG.
Glad these men are willing to serve no matter where. Now helping Hurricane victims in the Bahamas. I for one am very proud seeing them there.
Motivating training - incorporates old school, modern and classic service PT. Respect to you all from a retired Navy Chief.
I watch this video about 3 times a day and it always makes me want to do pull ups for some reason
Just wanted to say I’ve had this video favorited for a while. I come back to it often when I need some inspiration and motivation. Great video and much respect.
What a great video and recruiting tool! Both my boys just got inspired/motivated to be future Coasties, and I’m a formal “squid” sailor. Mad respect for US Coast Guard. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Just plain BADASS !!!!
Thank you USCG !!!
They should put this on Day time tv !!! All the people that have no idea what our Military does !! 75% probably can’t do one task !!
Thank you for your hard work and keeping us safe!!!
J. R. im a 20 year veteran , its ok if the other 75% cant , we voluntarily take on these types of roles to afford those the opportunity to not have to ..it’s their right !
Massive respect to these guys! I've been watching this video since it came out and i still love it😁Please bring another video like this one, I'm very excited🤩
Awesome video! Respect to people in the coast guard that helps keep us safe who is willing to give their own life to give others life.❤❤
I know all of us who live on or near the ocean appreciate the Coast Guard. I have seen them in action and they are awesome. They don’t just protect in coastal waters, they go to war also. They have my utmost respect.
I am a retired US Army "wolf / mountain lion." My small unit went nowhere near the ocean, but good luck finding or coming after us in the mountains. I am amazed at you "fish / sea mammals," because I ain't going anywhere near the water (ocean). LOL I love how diverse and and different we humans are. If everyone were a carpenter, we would starve (if that makes sense). Great video, and thanks for what you do.
International Oppa just as the wolf/mountain lion is useless in the sea so to is the shark in the mountains and forest. We all have different strengths and weaknesses.
Not an AST but still honored to be Veteran of this outstanding organization. I wear my BM A- School colors proud 😊
V-183 Semper Paratus!
I'm coast guard to the bone and to the core.its the job of the military to train us and break us down and build us up stronger than we could ever believe. Hooh rah!!!!!
That's why USA is number one ( excellence in everything) 💪💪 love from algeria
I fish in Northern California. (The sea will never apologize to you). You guys are appreciated🇺🇸
The story of the USCG rescue swimmers In the book A perfect storm brought me here. These guys are incredible legends and their positivity is so inspiring! :-)
I truly thank God that there exists men such as these.
Hi
I really can't stop watching this and re-watching this,this vid is just overall insane
Люблю тренеровки, за видео спасибо!!! С удовольствием посмотрел!!! Особенно понравилось, как спасают утопающего, как утопающий хватает спасателя за шею, а тот ловко переводит его в то положение, в котором ему удобно извлечь его из воды!!! Молодцы, мужчины! Важным делом занимаетесь. И дай Бог вам и вашим родным здоровья!
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Bruhs working out chest deep on concrete, showing the brothers with their chests in the grass how it's done. Respect
Amazing! Love you guys. Total respect and just in awe at what you do. Thank you! Incredible abilities.
people talk like only the seals save the world. every armed personnel have my respect 💯
Differ, some of them save, some of them kill
In the UK most of the coppers are not armed.. They have my respect too.. Well this vid is about the helicopter swimmer coast guards... Let's just send them our thanks and respect.. That's it...
@Veganism Kills don't even understand what you were saying lad.. Try again..
@Veganism Kills btw stay in the cave then.
This has a higher attrition rate then buds
Semper Paratus to The United States Coast Guard, especially It's MSRT Operators and AST Rescue Swimmers.Hooyah!!
I thank you for your service. My husband is retiring next year, at that time he’ll have served 25 years, we have been together for about three quarters of that. Great video. ❤
God bless to all servicemembers in the waters, on land, up the skies.
After watching these for motivation, I can tell myself I can lift 1 more and run 1 more lap.
The bodypain it takes. Really, it makes the person strong mentally also. I find the music really motivating. Like it will make a really good music when working out. Not a native english speaker so sorry for the grammar.
U DO WELL WITH UR COMMENT NO WORRIES MY FRIEND :)
Definitely a strain almost constantly
This is seriously the coolest Coast Guard video I’ve ever seen! Excellent production! Thank you to these Coast Guardsmen for their hard work and dedication! Love seeing them enjoy what they do too! (From a proud Coastie Mom)
Hello pretty lady how are you doing
I have watched THOUSANDS of military videos and what happens at 5:03 is one of the most impressive things I have ever seen.
I was in the Coast Guard 30 years ago. Wish they had rescue swimmers then. I probably would have tried my damndest to join this elite group. Much respect to rescue swimmers everywhere. Stay safe and Semper Paratus. Bravo Zulu.
Never knew about any of this. Always makes me proud to be an American when I see men and women like this making these sacrifices for our country.
Great class video. People should realize the level of work some people put in. Respect.
Met a couple of them while serving in The USCG. They are truly dedicated🇺🇸
From Oaxaca, Mexico, my greatest recognition at your service. I am a super fan of his discipline and work. All that makes for me the best.
Thank you so much for helping us and you guys deserve much respect
I severed with several brother Coasties that were AST's! They are the toughest, strongest, selfless, humble and hardest working men I have ever known. Their love, respect for the ocean and saving lives was immeasurable and probably one of the most dangerous jobs on earth. Semper Paratus!
I'm a physio doing BJJ, but this video gives me motivation in the few occasions I need some.
Great job on the video. Captured a lot of what we did back when we only really had disposable waterproof cameras.
Awesome video. Gantry drills with rescue looks slick......... great work and respect. What a job!!
The kids of the present... we need more videos of these things dude
Wow that was an awesome video. These men have incredible strength and courage. They Rick their life so we can live 🥹Thank you Coast Guard.
Thank you for your service and sharing. Inspiring group. So much respect for all.
I love the music with the video!!!😀 Major propa to these coast guards!
This is a great video showing what it takes to do your job. You all are simply amazing, and determined. You all are truly someone we can all look up to.
Jake Moss thanks man, looking forward to seeing you soon. Should be home in a couple weeks
Man, ball show huh! Congratulations to all of you who give their lives for the sake of other lives! God bless you all. Big hug. Rubem SP - Brazil
(sorry for my English)
Every branch has what makes them unique, they are all part of an essential job to keep America safe. Thank you for your service.
-PFF Airman to be Alex
Thank you to the brave men and women of the coast guard. Thank you
This video is what makes me want to be a US CG coast guard when I am older
Salute our soldiers. Much respect guys. Thank you for your service.
Love these guys! Underrated. Wish they were still DOD but they deserve much respect!
I've lived on the water for years and years, and my most fulfilling memories are pulling people out of the ocean, who's lives are on the line.. and numerous times I've heard; where'd you come from ?!? And what's your name ?!? And then a heart felt hand shake !! #watermenforLife
Thats is so wholesome !
Thanks for this video! Now I know what my dad went through!
As a merchant mariner I want to give you and your mates my biggest thank you and highest respect that you but your life on the line of us and everyone else who is a danger at sea
These are of finest men and women hands down day and night fighting hard for what they believe, my hats off, definitely deserve much respect..