This is extremely helpful! Visual and spoken demonstration of expectations for the test, and is exactly what I was looking for. I’ll send this to another test applicant, as well. Thank you very much for the post!
For the 3rd class swim qual, it doesn't matter much. The point of the higher level quals is that you're not just getting there, but actually getting there efficiently and safely. It's no longer anything goes, because you have actual missions you need to do in the water over an extended period of time. If you're not able to perform strokes efficiently and correctly, you'll tire yourself out and be a liability instead of an asset.
This is extremely helpful! Visual and spoken demonstration of expectations for the test, and is exactly what I was looking for. I’ll send this to another test applicant, as well. Thank you very much for the post!
Why does it matter how you swim as long as you can get from point a to b quick and safely?
For the 3rd class swim qual, it doesn't matter much. The point of the higher level quals is that you're not just getting there, but actually getting there efficiently and safely. It's no longer anything goes, because you have actual missions you need to do in the water over an extended period of time. If you're not able to perform strokes efficiently and correctly, you'll tire yourself out and be a liability instead of an asset.
It matters they going to restrict you to use a specific technique to swim or else you fail
It’s the same place I took my second class swim 😂
That's my Chief 😂
Do we have to do each of these strokes or do we have to do one?
all of them
I said the place looks familiar for a second. I took mine here. 😂
Is back float accepted after the dive?
Not for 2nd class. 3rd class you can get away with back stroke.
Can you wear swimming goggles during the test?
No
First !