The motto of Navy's Air Rescue Swimmers is "So Others May Live." Get to know these real-life heroes as they describe their intense training, the desire to help others and the excitement of a job like no other.
SAR graduate in 1995 and QM2(SW).... The privilege to serve as a SAR with 3 water rescues was the most rewarding experience of my military career. If you think this is for you, pursue your dream. You won't regret it.
I was devestated and depressed when they told me I couldn't be an Air Rescue Swimmer... something I dreamed of and went at for years. I couldn't because of my eyesight not be at least near perfect, and I have to wait around 4 years to get lasik eye surgery before ever thinking about doing it, but I am in the Navy nonetheless as an EM which is alright but not my dream, but when I get Lasik you bet i'm transferring jobs. Just proof that you need to start somewhere to aim high sometimes. HOOYAH
I agree with every person in this video, especially AWR1 Brandon at the end. I have the best job in the Navy, hands down. My job is to save your ass, and there is no greater feeling in the world than knowing that this is what I was put on this earth for SAR
@Hector3158 um best guess, ask to train with your college swim team, thats the level you need to be at to be a rescue swimmer, otherwise talk with a recruiter, some are ASW, if your serious and ready, talk to them, they usually start giving you a workout
Hey all just got a contract for AIRR this week actually. Just for people looking for information please help yourself and don't ask people here for info. I do have the basic req's in front of me from my contract I'll post em here. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Both malee/female are eligible, Must be of 30 years of age or less at the time of enlistment, must be eligible for secret security clearance(biggest deal on this is no felonies and/or debt), Must have a high school diploma, ASVAB: VE+AR+MK+MC=210
@Hector3158 I am currently in the Navy DEP program and I am my job is going to be an AIRR. In my DEP pool we had a guy that didn't have citizenship in the US, but he could still enlist. You would have to go into the Navy as unlisted and the Navy would help get paperwork through quickly. Once in you would probably have to serve a few years at a lower level job, but you would be able to work your way up to AIRR. If you want to know more personal message me.
@deltaecho1 I know they guy who you say was lying, and I want you to know that I know he has put his own life on the line to pull pilots out of the water. There's not one rescue swimmer in the navy that wouldn't do what they have to to make sure that someone else gets to see their family again, myself included.
@Hector3158 I don't know all the details but I have a friend joining with me who isn't a US citizen, I hear once you finish basic you are officially a citizen of the United States.
Continued.. VE+AR+MK+AS=210, Eyes: Normal depth perception, and uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100. Body fat must be less than or equal to 22% males and 30% females. If you've had hay fever,asthma, bee sting/food allergy reaction, and chronic motion sickness are all disqualifying. (I'd check for waivers though its always possible they may waive it if not too serious) HOOYAH! and good luck!
No. There can be no colorblindness. If you wear glasses then both your eyes cant be worst than 20/100 and with glasses they have to be corrected to 20/20.
@JRodriguez5364 I'm going to withdraw my initial comment. I meant no disrespect. The training of rescue swimmers is extremely demanding and I'm sure that has crossed every candidate's mind daily. Take care.
i have a few questions do rescue swimers use lethal force,are they in iraq,nd afghanistan.and were are most stationed international or on the USA coast?
I currently don't have residency of the United States... I live in California... Is there any chance I can at least train at the navy swimmers recue???? I am 20, current college student, phisique 5'7 165 pounds Good swimmer and runner.... Don't reply unless you have correct information--- I don't have time for bull____
I must say....the Navy is very versatile. They're ordered to shoot people and then save people too!!! Very nice!! GO COAST GUARD! --AST-- BUT..........these guys DO have the best job in the navy and are Just as much rescuers as real ASTs. nontheless........COAST GUARD
SAR graduate in 1995 and QM2(SW).... The privilege to serve as a SAR with 3 water rescues was the most rewarding experience of my military career. If you think this is for you, pursue your dream. You won't regret it.
What does life look like after you leave? What kindof careers are available to you after you leave?
My brothers in the schooling right now
@@jacobpensinger4507 nice I’m gonna attempt join after high school
AWS1 Worth was one of my instructors in 2002. How cool.
+emtdanielk Seems like a total badass honestly.
So others may live. The most honorable of all positions available in the military
My son joined and will be heading for Pensacola shortly. I so proud of what he is going to try to do.
Hey Worthy and Brandon!!!!
It is the best Job in the Navy. HOOYAH SAR
-Graeme
this is expected........THE BEST. Nothing Less.
I have great respect for all these guys. It sucks how they have to do collateral duty at times.
I was devestated and depressed when they told me I couldn't be an Air Rescue Swimmer... something I dreamed of and went at for years. I couldn't because of my eyesight not be at least near perfect, and I have to wait around 4 years to get lasik eye surgery before ever thinking about doing it, but I am in the Navy nonetheless as an EM which is alright but not my dream, but when I get Lasik you bet i'm transferring jobs. Just proof that you need to start somewhere to aim high sometimes. HOOYAH
omg its been so long since us navy`s last video
rock on seamen!
People who ask questions saying I'm this height or this weight stop asking through comments. Do your research like everyone else.
@sjgiants12 The Navy's specializes in saving people in all situatuations, Land and Sea. There are Rescue Swimmers deployed in Afghanistan right now.
You better be prepared they don't need you they just want the best.
No you have to have 20/20 perfect vision.
I agree with every person in this video, especially AWR1 Brandon at the end. I have the best job in the Navy, hands down. My job is to save your ass, and there is no greater feeling in the world than knowing that this is what I was put on this earth for
SAR
@Hector3158 um best guess, ask to train with your college swim team, thats the level you need to be at to be a rescue swimmer, otherwise talk with a recruiter, some are ASW, if your serious and ready, talk to them, they usually start giving you a workout
@sjgiants12
Navy boys go to combat, USCG stays stateside and mainly does civilian rescues
woot! go dad!
I want to become a rescue swimmer.
@Jojo123hello nope only enlisted, you can be a pilot for them
Hey all just got a contract for AIRR this week actually. Just for people looking for information please help yourself and don't ask people here for info. I do have the basic req's in front of me from my contract I'll post em here. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Both malee/female are eligible, Must be of 30 years of age or less at the time of enlistment, must be eligible for secret security clearance(biggest deal on this is no felonies and/or debt), Must have a high school diploma, ASVAB: VE+AR+MK+MC=210
@Hector3158 I am currently in the Navy DEP program and I am my job is going to be an AIRR. In my DEP pool we had a guy that didn't have citizenship in the US, but he could still enlist. You would have to go into the Navy as unlisted and the Navy would help get paperwork through quickly. Once in you would probably have to serve a few years at a lower level job, but you would be able to work your way up to AIRR. If you want to know more personal message me.
@hellobob403 good job :D
i wanna join the navy! =P
@deltaecho1 I know they guy who you say was lying, and I want you to know that I know he has put his own life on the line to pull pilots out of the water. There's not one rescue swimmer in the navy that wouldn't do what they have to to make sure that someone else gets to see their family again, myself included.
No. It is for enlisted people only.
nice 5/5
@Hector3158 I don't know all the details but I have a friend joining with me who isn't a US citizen, I hear once you finish basic you are officially a citizen of the United States.
do the SAR heli pilots also go through Air Rescue Swimmer School?
@HowToMilitaryFitness Puddle puppy xD
Hey Padilla
Graeme
what's the difference between this and the coast guard?
When we do what the Coast Guard does, people are trying to kill us.
Am I able to be an Air Rescue Swimmer as an Officer?
wow, this used Pro Scores.
1:03 What are they doing?
Jesse it's a training simulator that trains aircrews how to exit the helicopter in the event that your bird goes down in the ocean
Jesse it's a training simulator that trains aircrews how to exit the helicopter in the event that your bird goes down in the ocean
whooya sailor
Continued.. VE+AR+MK+AS=210, Eyes: Normal depth perception, and uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100. Body fat must be less than or equal to 22% males and 30% females. If you've had hay fever,asthma, bee sting/food allergy reaction, and chronic motion sickness are all disqualifying. (I'd check for waivers though its always possible they may waive it if not too serious) HOOYAH! and good luck!
Hey...that job is just like the ASTs in the Coast Guard...but the Navy should leave that job to the pros
-Semper Paratus
No. There can be no colorblindness. If you wear glasses then both your eyes cant be worst than 20/100 and with glasses they have to be corrected to 20/20.
They only except ages from 18 to 30. Think before you try and put this job down. I really doubt these people in the video are lying.
do you need 20/20 vision to join?
20/100
@JRodriguez5364 I'm going to withdraw my initial comment. I meant no disrespect. The training of rescue swimmers is extremely demanding and I'm sure that has crossed every candidate's mind daily. Take care.
i have a few questions do rescue swimers use lethal force,are they in iraq,nd afghanistan.and were are most stationed international or on the USA coast?
So Others May Live Orahhh
I currently don't have residency of the United States... I live in California... Is there any chance I can at least train at the navy swimmers recue???? I am 20, current college student, phisique 5'7 165 pounds
Good swimmer and runner....
Don't reply unless you have correct information--- I don't have time for bull____
I must say....the Navy is very versatile. They're ordered to shoot people and then save people too!!! Very nice!! GO COAST GUARD! --AST-- BUT..........these guys DO have the best job in the navy and are Just as much rescuers as real ASTs. nontheless........COAST GUARD
lol this is just a biased navy advertisement.