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United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Region 7-1 – Recruit Training

Swimming

Qualifications

Swimming/Water

Safety



Importance

1. US Navy = Seagoing Force = Lots of Water!!!

2. Thousands of drowning deaths every year because people

did not follow water safety rules.

3. Swimming requires more physical endurance than all

other sports.



Class Objectives

1. Understand water safety rules and the importance of

always following them.

2. Understand heat and cold injuries associated with

swimming.

3. Identify the different survival swimming methods, water

entry methods, and proper times for their use.

4. Identify the requirements for US Navy/USNSCC Second

Class and Third Class swimmer.



Water Safety Rules

• Be aware of your

surroundings.

• No running on pool deck.

• No talking unless you are a

swimmer in distress.

• Do not get in the pool until

told to do so by a

lifeguard/instructor.



Open Water Safety Rules

• Be especially aware of your

surroundings.

• Check depth before diving

in.

• NEVER swim alone.

• Wait 30 minutes after eating

to avoid cramps.



Heat/Cold Injuries• Swimming makes you

sweat!

• Cold water – hypothermia.

• Hydrate properly.

Water Temp ( ° F )Exhaustion /

Unconsciousness

Expected

Survival Time

< 32.5 < 15 min. 15 - 45 min

32.5 - 40.0 15 - 30 min. 30 - 90 min.

40.0 - 50.0 30 - 60 min. 1 - 3 hrs.

50.0 - 60.0 1 - 2 hrs 1 - 6 hrs.

60.0 - 70.0 2 - 7 hrs. 2 - 40 hrs.

70.0 - 80.0 3 - 12 hrs. 3 hrs. - Indefinite

> 80.0 IndefiniteIndefinite



Entering the Water

• Feet first – jetty jump

• Sit and lower into pool

• Stride jump

– Head out of water

• Shallow Dive

– To get somewhere quickly

1.Check the water for obstacles or other persons

2.Step/jump far enough away from the vessel

3.Cross legs and arms upon entry (most don’t do this and it hurts)

4.Kick for the surface and swim away from the vessel as quickly as

possible

5.Look for others that need help



• “Dead Man’s” Float (PRONE)

– Uses less energy

• Back Float

Staying Afloat

• Treading Water

• Dungaree Trouser / Blouse

Inflation



Survival Swimming

• Breast Stroke

• Elementary Back

Stroke

• Side Stroke

• Front Crawl Stroke

• Back Stroke



3rd Class Swimmer• Has demonstrated Basic Swim Qualifications

• Deep Water Jump from a minimum of 5 feet

• Swim minimum of 50 yards, using at least one of the below strokes

– front crawl stroke\

– sidestroke

– elementary backstroke

– breast stroke

• Remain afloat for 5 minutes (prone only)

• Blouse / Trouser Inflation



2nd Class Swimmer

• Meets 3rd Class Requirements

• Remain afloat for 10 minutes (5 min prone, 5 min back)

• Swim minimum of 100 yards (demonstrating all strokes)

– 25 yards front crawl stroke\

– 25 yards sidestroke

– 25 yards elementary backstroke

– 25 yards breast stroke



1st Class Swimmer

• Meets 2nd Class Requirements

• 25 yard underwater swim (demonstrating “burning oil maneuver twice)



1st Class Swimmer

• Enter water feet first (water depth 5 feet)

• Remain afloat for 10 minutes (5 min prone, 5 min back)

• Swim minimum of 100 yards

– 25 yards front crawl stroke

– 25 yards sidestroke

– 25 yards elementary backstroke

– 25 yards breast stroke

• 25 yard underwater swim (demonstrating “burning oil maneuver twice)



Summary

1. Understand water safety rules and the importance of

always following them.

2. Understand heat and cold injuries associated with

swimming.

3. Identify the different survival swimming methods, water

entry methods, and proper times for their use.

4. Identify the requirements for US Navy/USNSCC Second

Class and Third Class swimmer.



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