1. As a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) you are the backbone of the Navy’s Search and Rescue Team.
Swimmers MUST be in top physical condition and willing to risk their lives to save the life of another in both combat and peacetime environments.

2. NAVY HELICOPTER RESCUE SWIMMER (AIRR) MISSION
Overland / Open Ocean Search and Rescue
Drug Interdiction
Special Warfare / Special Operation Forces
Anti-submarine warfare
Medical Evacuation
Combat Search and Rescue
Disaster Relief
Technical Experts in both Military and Civilian Search and Rescue Missions worldwide.
Support military and civilian law enforcement agencies
Support local Fire agencies with Airborne Firefighting capabilities

3. NAVY HELICOPTER RESCUE SWIMMER TRAINING
Naval Aircrew Candidate School
Pensacola, FL
Includes 19 training days in various aviation skills and physiology.
Aviation Rescue Swimmer School
Includes 25 training days in advanced lifesaving techniques, water and physical conditioning.
Naval Aircrew (AW) ‘A’ School
Approximately 4 to 6 months of training in basic flight duties.
SERE School
Course is designed to provide Code of Conduct training to personnel at high risk of capture. 2 weeks
Helicopter Fleet Replacement Squadron
Approximately 5 to 7 months of training in skills and techniques required for performance as a Multi-Mission Helicopter Aircrewmen.
Advanced Search and Rescue Training
Upon arrival to ultimate duty station, Rescue Swimmers continue to train towards full qualification (approx months) while attending advanced schools such as, but not limited to:
Helicopter Basic / Master Rappel Course
Emergency Medical Technition (EMT)
Weapons School
Advanced Rescue Swimmer School
And other high adrenaline type courses

4. NAVY HELICOPTER RESCUE SWIMMER COMMANDS
Deployable Helicopter Squadrons.
Coastal and Inland Station SAR units.
Various training commands.
Locations:
Hawaii California
Jacksonville, FL Nevada
Japan Virginia
Maine Maryland
Washington Key West, FL
Pensacola, FL Guam

5. BENEFITS $ 2000 for elevated PST scores in Recruit Training.
Advancement to E-2 upon graduation on Recruit Training.
Enlistment bonus of $25,000 and advancement to E-4 upon graduation from Rescue Swimmer School and AW ‘A’ School.
Reenlistment bonus of $45,000.
Specialty pays up to $825 per month.
Rewarding career for both men and women.

6. QUESTIONS?