scuba

[seymour_butts123]

Are SWCC operators scuba qualified.

[Kinnikinik]

No, but we can hold our breath for a long time.

Seriously though, it is not part of the pipeline, but it is a skill that can be justified in a boat unit. You probably will not get dive qualified through the Boat Units, but I would suggest getting it on your own. We had a guy on my last deployment who carried his dive gear onboard including his tanks. When we hit a new port, he would head off an do some scuba.

Looking back I really wish I had gear with me on my deployments (did do diving anyway, but renting gear is expensive).

But operationally we generally stay above the water.

K

(Parachute quals are a different story.)

[seymour_butts123]

Hey man thanks. I actually am a certified scuba diver its lots of fun and i really love it. Its what got me to love the water and is one of the reasons i would like to pursue naval special warfare. I was wondering if you could give me an overview of the physical conditioning that is done at SWCC training i know of the training at BUD/S but i am very curious of SWCC training and i hold the highest respect for you tough guys.

[Kinnikinik]

In general, the physical requirements for SWCC and BUD/S are similar. There is a twofold reason for this, first because both schools are regulated by the Naval Special Warfare Schoolhouse in Coronado, and second because all Naval Special Warfare Operators are required to have the same basic knowledge of Physical Conditioning.

Go to this website for official info about the process to become a Special Warfare Combat Crewman

http://www.seal.navy.mil/swcc/default.asp

Here is a quote from the site about the training. If you have specific questions beyond this description, feel free to ask.

"SWCC Basic Crewman Training trains, develops, and assesses SWCC candidates in physical conditioning, water competency, teamwork, and mental tenacity. This phase starts with a three-week indoctrination. The SWCC Basic is eight weeks long. Physical conditioning with running, swimming, and calisthenics grows harder and harder as the weeks progress.

Students mental fortitude and teamwork skills are tested during an arduous 72 hour long evolution involving constant exposure to the elements, underway boat and swimming events, coupled with testing previously taught navigational skills and boat tactics, under stressful and sleep deprived conditions. Physically, you will participate in weekly timed runs, timed obstacle courses, swim in the pool, bay and ocean, and learn small boat seamanship. Upon the completion of SWCC Basic you will graduate and move on the Combat Qualification Training. "

If you are preparing to go to SWCC school, the BUD/S preparation workouts on the website will get you into the shape you need to be in to get through the program.

PS Driving boats is way cooler than what "They" do, no matter what "they" say. =)

[seymour_butts123]

In general, the physical requirements for SWCC and BUD/S are similar. There is a twofold reason for this, first because both schools are regulated by the Naval Special Warfare Schoolhouse in Coronado, and second because all Naval Special Warfare Operators are required to have the same basic knowledge of Physical Conditioning.

Go to this website for official info about the process to become a Special Warfare Combat Crewman

http://www.seal.navy.mil/swcc/default.asp

Here is a quote from the site about the training. If you have specific questions beyond this description, feel free to ask.

"SWCC Basic Crewman Training trains, develops, and assesses SWCC candidates in physical conditioning, water competency, teamwork, and mental tenacity. This phase starts with a three-week indoctrination. The SWCC Basic is eight weeks long. Physical conditioning with running, swimming, and calisthenics grows harder and harder as the weeks progress.

Students mental fortitude and teamwork skills are tested during an arduous 72 hour long evolution involving constant exposure to the elements, underway boat and swimming events, coupled with testing previously taught navigational skills and boat tactics, under stressful and sleep deprived conditions. Physically, you will participate in weekly timed runs, timed obstacle courses, swim in the pool, bay and ocean, and learn small boat seamanship. Upon the completion of SWCC Basic you will graduate and move on the Combat Qualification Training. "

If you are preparing to go to SWCC school, the BUD/S preparation workouts on the website will get you into the shape you need to be in to get through the program.

PS Driving boats is way cooler than what "They" do, no matter what "they" say. =)


I must ask what its like being a boat guy and the sort of missions you do i am very interested.