United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training Swimming Qualifications Swimming/Water Safety

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training 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.

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training 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.

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training 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.

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training 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.

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training Heat/Cold Injuries Swimming makes you sweat! Cold water – hypothermia. Hydrate properly. Water Temp ( ° F ) 80.0 Exhaustion / Unconsciousness < 15 min min min hrs hrs hrs. Indefinite Expected Survival Time min min hrs hrs hrs. 3 hrs. - Indefinite Indefinite

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training Entering the Water Feet first – jetty jump Sit and lower into pool Stride jump –Head out of water Shallow Dive –To get somewhere quickly

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training Staying Afloat Treading Water “Dead Man’s” Float –Uses less energy Dungaree Trouser Inflation

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training Survival Swimming Crawl Stroke Side Stroke Breast Stroke Back Stroke

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training 4 th Class Swimmer Enter water feet first (water depth 5 feet) Remain afloat for 5 minutes

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training 3 rd Class Swimmer Enter water feet first (water depth 5 feet) Remain afloat for 5 minutes Swim minimum of 50 yards, any stroke combination Dungaree Trouser Inflation

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training 2 nd Class Swimmer Enter water feet first (water depth 5 feet) Remain afloat for 10 minutes Swim minimum of 100 yards –25 yards crawl stroke –25 yards sidestroke –25 yards elementary backstroke –25 yards breast stroke Dungaree Trouser Inflation

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training Swim Quals Honor Pennant 10 points for each 4 th Class Swimmer 20 points for each 3 rd Class Swimmer 30 points for each 2 nd Class Swimmer ALWAYS DO YOU BEST – BUT REMAIN SAFE!!!

United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 7-1 – Recruit Training 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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