Prior to commissioning all cadets are required to possess certain water survival skills. Annually all soldiers and officers are required to attend a water survival techniques class. All newly commissioned officers must be able to swim. As part of the Military Science coursework, all cadets take the Combat Water Survival Test.
Cadets are required to experience a 3-meter drop into water, blind folded and carrying a mock M-16 rifle, and also swim 15 meters in uniform with gear while keeping a mock M-16 rifle out of the water.
Additionally, cadets must learn submerged equipment removal techniques. For this requirement, cadets must jump into deep water wearing load bearing equipment. While underwater, they must release the equipment, swim to the surface and reach the edge.
Other skills learned include creating floatation devices using one’s uniform and survival floatation skills.
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July 29th, 2010 at 9:49 am
@th4Guy77 yea true
@th4Guy77 yea true
July 29th, 2010 at 9:49 am
@aplayaz2000 the …
@aplayaz2000 the military has them, but it can have a trade off like rande . plus its expensive, but theyre working on it. theyll still have to learn this tho
July 29th, 2010 at 9:49 am
@th4Guy77 wouldnt …
@th4Guy77 wouldnt it be easier to just use a water resistant rifle instead of having to swim with one hand.. ?
July 29th, 2010 at 9:49 am
@aplayaz2000 it …
@aplayaz2000 it depends, how much water is in the rifle, where it is in the rifle, otherwise, it might jam up. soldiers use condoms or nylon ot plastic to keep water out. and we prefer rifle not gun XD
July 29th, 2010 at 9:49 am
does the gun screw …
does the gun screw up if its in the water since ur holding it up while swimming
July 29th, 2010 at 9:49 am
I remember on my …
I remember on my first jump from the platform the rifle slipped from my hands when i hit the water lol.
July 29th, 2010 at 9:49 am
awesome job – as …
awesome job – as usual — jon!