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I'm not a very good swimmer but i hear that level 2 is required. Please correct me if i'm wrong. I have work to do.
You only have to pass the first one, level 4. Some MOS's do have higher requirements for swim qual, but 1371 is not one of them. You should, however, be pushing yourself to do better than that. Good luck
The CWST is part of some training, this is one lane that must be accomplished out of 3.
They say it doesnt really matter how good of a swimmer you are. I'm wondering how you got through it.
Don't drown! :)
Seriously, that's about it. The key, other than learning the basic techniques for staying afloat and breathing, is attitude.
If you just remain calm and do the things you need to do step by step, its not hard at all. The people who don't pass are those who let themselves bet panicked or tensed up. Most of the tests a person must pass for combat training regimans are tough--they're supposed to be. This is possibly the easist on the list--IF you stay calm.
Good luck!
Whats it like? Is it bad?
thanks for your answer. Is it hard to stay afloat with your boots and uniform on? how about going off the diving board?
thanks guy, one last question...do you automatically fail if your weapon gets wet?
Mine was off the coast of Coronado, Ca. They teamed me up with two non swimmer. We jumped feet first off the bow of the LARC Boat, with me being flanked by the two of them (one on each side). They were holding my belt and I told them that if either of them panicked when we hit the water, and if they tried to push me down to get themselves to the surface, I'd drown them. We jumped and sure enough, there was clawing, scratching, kicking and kneeing. I grabbed the guy by the ankles and jerked his sorry butt down. Got to the surface, caught my breath and let him surface as well. We formed a chorus line and laying on our backs, kicked our way the few miles back to land. All was good until we hit the surf... And by the way, the Pacific in the winter is REALLY cold.
Does the Army have a mandatory combat water survival test?
Is this for Enlisted, Officers, or both?
if its Officers, is it part of ROTC or OCS?
Enlisted, depending on their MOS, do not have to do CWST. However, officers must complete it during their ROTC courses at Warrior Forge which takes place at Fort Lewis, Washington.
The test consists of a jump from a height of ten feet into pool with 8 feet of water and proceeding to the other side, a distance of 25 meters. This is done while wearing your combat uniform including BDU's, boots, helmet, gear,and carrying a rifle. It doesn't really matter how good of a swimmer you are. It is test designed to overcome fear. For all of us who have taken it, we swam, crawled, walked and belly flopped to the other side.
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University of Toledo – Army ROTC | » CWST (Combat Water Survival Test)
Date: Wed. 3 Feb. 2010
Time: 0610
Location: REC Center
Uniform: Sterilized ACU (no patches, nothing in pockets, shower before entering pool), tennis shoes (they will get wet). Females need to wear a one-piece bathing suit and PT shorts under ACU. Males need to wear PT shorts under ACU.
Note: Bring a towel, change of clothes and shoes, bag for wet items, and lock for locker.
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