How to prepare for Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer School

[@rajijay1665]

Glad he gave that age bracket 23-26 because I was worried being 25.

[@rollbros4499]

This guys so underrated

[@SackOfFlour]

Came across this video at such a good time. I've been considering being a rescue swimmer and the info here is incredible.

[@josephlundberg8027]

I really wish I had this video when I was a freshmen in high school. I’m 19 now currently now in the coast guard expecting to leave to A school sometime next summer

[@Peteiredale8812]

What rate?

[@tatelewis]

Much love for PO Peer

[@ivansical9731]

I io

[@nehemiahchadwick112]

Great video , I'm doing rescue swimmer for the Navy soon and even tho it's coast guard I still enjoy listening 👍

[@jackshittle]

How'd you make out? Did you DOR? I DOR'd in the first 5 minutes because when I was in aircrewman candidate school one of my instructors was an AO. Once he found out that I was going to AO "A" School he kept telling how great my job would be as the inflight ordnanceman on the P-3C Orion. That the P-3C's are only shore based and your options for a duty station were only 4 places; Hawaii, California, Florida or Maine. That the Navy will pay for you to live in a house/apartment, you'll never step foot on a ship etc. etc. (that was the only flying billet for an AO at the time). But then he'd go on to say "Oh wait, but after aircrew school you're going to rescue swimmer school? Yeah, then forget everything cool I said about the P-3C's. You'll be part of a helicopter crew stuck on a ship somewhere covered in grease and living amongst 5000 other people." So by the time we reported to the rescue swimmer school I DOR'd. I didn't want any part of being on a ship. So after aircrew school I went to Tennesee for A school and then to NAS JAX for 36 weeks of training for the role of the inflight ordnanceman (IFO). I was class honorman so I got my choice of duty stations (Maine). I did three 6 mo deployments (Sicily, Puerto Rico, Sicily) & got credit for sea duty the entire time in the squadron. One of my bosses retired as a Master Chief / IFO with 30 years of service and never stepped foot on a ship. I'm so lucky I had an AO as one of my aircrew instructors to tell me about how good life is in a P-3C squadron vs being on a ship.

[@tubefreakmuva]

loved it mate, you asked what I wanted to ask

[@808zsammy]

Could y’all talk about long term career opportunities after being a rescue swimmer? Perhaps transitioning into civilian side. Thanks

[@suppaduppa5]

It's on part 4 🤙

[@keithwilliams9584]

You cant even become a lifeguard at the YMCA.

[@wendykalman9975]

Water safety instructor, firefighter, anything involving first responder and lifesaving. If someone can pass this, they a physically and mentally prepared .

[@PapaSil0s]

this is exactly what i did i watched your video on why you quit and you said you were 17 and it was your first goal and i feel the same I'm just worried about failing meps in the recruiting process cause I have ADHD

[@robmccharen4506]

Any military branch will require you to be off the medicine for 2 years. Once you are in the military you can get it prescribed by a military doctor.

[@xavierflower4612]

I wanna learn more about AST because I wanna be in the coast guard

[@francescavinci8445]

Awesome interview :) thanks

[@suppaduppa5]

Thanks for doing this man. Answered nearly every question I had about becoming an AST. Can you go through swimmer school right after boot camp completion?

[@Lakehimself]

No. You go into an airman program and train there before going to A school. You have to complete that first.

[@Peteiredale8812]

The wait time is over a year. It's currently closed right now

[@ryandickson2224]

I tried to go AST, but they wouldn't let me in because of my mild color vision deficiency. Miraculously, the Air Force offers Waivers to Pararescue Jumper Candidates with less-than-perfect color vision. I don't understand why this is, as PJs are essentially Rescue Swimmers with more advanced EMT and small team tactics training with an average training pipeline of about 2 years, as opposed to the 6-month AST A school. Regardless I just wanted to let anyone know who may face similar obstacles as me. It's looking like I'll be leaving for AF boot camp in late August. Edit: Things didn’t quite go my way over these past few months after I realized my recruiter screwed me over and I had to make a last minute career-change in basic training. Still pushing to get the best job I possibly can for the lifestyle I envision for myself but the road towards my goals just ended up being a lot longer than I thought it was gonna be. I took a risk and it ended in failure but I still don’t regret my decision and I still intend on taking another attempt in 2ish years when they let me.

[@joshuahenderson9377]

How’s training going?

[@mrj2162]

Can’t wait for this. I am currently studying for my asvab to hopefully get this job

[@mikesagondeez6378]

any tips for studying for it?

[@jonathanmoore3638]

Did you make it?

[@lindaenss8611]

T you so much

[@militaryjourneymen]

yw

[@lindaenss8611]

You are the base I Will have to try it

[@lizzyenss6789]

Good job

[@Olivia-gh5cv]

guys the add before this video was an add for a NAVY rescue swimmer just saying .

[@FreeBirdVince]

13:15 water confidence

[@FreeBirdVince]

10:50 workouts

[@Noah-ym3nd]

Appreciate it

[@creedYT711]

Hey Julian, what are some exercises i can do out of the pool to prepare for A school? I'm young but I think the earlier I prepare for A school the Easier it will be when I get there.

[@GrOveN2890]

Im going into the coastguard next year, as in basic training. Im currently working on my pt test, to take for my first time, i have 3 months till i have to go in and take the pt test, i will also figure out my ship out date and what i qualify to be in the coast guard. Do you know the asvab score required to get in to A-school to be a swimmer? Also is there a wait time to get into the a school? ive heard it could be up to 4 years.

[@matthewfithian891]

Gavin Goleman Study and take ASVAB Test to better School. Once in Stay out of Trouble. UCMJ Regulations No DUIs become a Kiss ass!

[@MOOFAZAA]

Wait time is like 6-9 months you got to take a pre qualify test to see if you can even handle the school tho

[@Nnjaful]

Where are you at now with USCG?

[@GrOveN2890]

@@Nnjaful im currently stationed in Cordova, Alaska. Ive decided to go BM instead, hopefully i can get my orders to A school soon

[@Adrianricky004]

@@GrOveN2890how’s ur career

[@trinityreed6991]

Would you be able to talk about serving on the Coast Guard when you have a pet dog? I have had my dog for 4 years now but do not know anyone to look after her while I'm gone. Thank you.

[@tylerspiegel3294]

@@militaryjourneymen 😂

[@zekegreenbaum620]

In the ocean doing the brick confidence training is a person allowed to have a weight belt? (not knowing if or when at this point in time before some of the work/training to get to the school if I will float to the top or be able to maintain a depth sub? surface with out a weight belt.)

[@mitchhile44]

Does anyone know how long the current wait is to get into ast a school

[@dominickhones7051]

Sounds like he is just quoting guardian

[@anthonychaves2131]

When can we see the rest?

[@anthonychaves2131]

Dude I can’t wait

[@ErlingGrey]

I’m 29. I wanna go for it.

[@militaryjourneymen]

Go for it

[@honestbinkie7154]

I'm 27, just trying to lose the weight

[@AxvytR6]

Say if you have a wife and a kid would they be able to be close to you or are you just gone for 24 weeks

[@wilsonbiilimon1673]

Great videos newly subbed & do you think you can interview a HS (Health Service Technician)? Thanks

[@zachw8974]

Im curious. So im coming off the couch very un athletic and dont know how to swim. Im a sophomore in high school so what can i do to prepare for swimmer school?

[@maxwellsolak]

Swim, get in shape, do well in school.

[@D.B543]

How do I apply/Join Aviation servival Technician School?. I can’t find it anywhere online.

[@militaryjourneymen]

Talk to a recruiter

[@harperlahde2107]

Is there any differences between being a rescue swimmer in the navy vs the coast guard?

[@val-yy3pg]

While both the Coast Guard and Navy have a rate for rescue swimmers, the Coast Guard takes pride in having the unique ability for their Aviation Survival Technicians, also known as rescue swimmers, to save lives on a daily basis. ASTs serve with Coast Guard air stations, deploying with search and rescue operations to recover civilians from dangerous situations. literally googled that

[@jameson1239]

Coast guard usually rescues civilians Navy usually rescues downed airmen

[@gunsmoke6230]

Yes the Navy is the real fucking school in Pensacola🙏🏻🇺🇸⚓️

[@creedYT711]

How hard is swimmer school? I'm thinking about joining as a rescue swimmer.

[@creedYT711]

Okay, thanks. How much drylands do you do in swim school?

[@gunsmoke6230]

It will be the hardest thing you ever do under BUDS

[@gunsmoke6230]

Navy had to fight to get into class with running, obstacle course.and 1.5 mile sea wall run times. The damn marines and coasties were given spots such bullshit!

[@matthewscott5977]

@@gunsmoke6230 the navy has their swimmer school

[@andre_mathews11x84]

What asvab score do you need be a rescue swimmer

[@elijahbrackett3380]

Andre Mathews Aviation 60+ points I believe

[@GuiWhey]

Anyone recommend good quality fins? For training? Similar to Coast Guard Fins.

[@garrettmiller9200]

subapro jet series is the exact kin rescue swimmers and seals use. you can get them at dive shops

[@OayxYT]

Idk, right now I am tied between a rescue swimmer or a pj, idk which one I should try

[@FreeBirdVince]

10:06 10lb dive bricks

[@maladroitcolors]

I'm 28. Too late?

[@ryandickson2224]

no. go for it

[@DanielGonzalez-ft7oq]

Oh and is there any way I can Dm you to ask you a few questions about the Coast guard

[@DanielGonzalez-ft7oq]

@@militaryjourneymen Through what?

[@lindaenss8611]

SEE YOU SOME

[@landinboyle9195]

Hey I'm planning on joining soon been working out often and so on but what if we dont have access to a pool before hand do we even have a chance? Is pre training made available for swimming in coast guard?

[@gunsmoke6230]

Get fins and do a million flutter kicks a day and run to get your wind up

[@TridentLion]

Is 29/30 to old??

[@leilanistandridge3309]

Age doesn’t matter much if your fit enough and healthy enough...obviously it matters when joining the branch, but if you know your body has the capability to pass the challenges then go for it.

[@cadeh1398]

I want to be a law enforcement officer in the coast guard should I go to boot camp or the Academy

[@andrewdavidson762]

I was a Police Officer for 7 years, on a SWAT team for 3. Being a cop isn't worth it honestly. I am trying to get into the CG as an ME to go MSRT. the Police world is so corrupt and awful with how they hire and who they hire. If you're a white dude, good luck. You will get passed up on promotion and being hired at a bigger better department to a female or non white.

[@cadeh1398]

I mean like a small boat station

[@joshhorn9595]

Cade H The academy is only for those who want to be officers in the CG. So if you are looking to do the most LE then I would go boot camp and be enlisted. ( I am enlisted at a small boat station)

[@jeffmilroy9345]

Skinny folk might not make it. Higher fat to muscle/bone content means you have more natural flotation. Within reason of course. Heck, they even show that movie in boot to explain it.

[@DanielGonzalez-ft7oq]

2 like but 1st comment

[@devildogus2187]

Is 30 too old? Also does glasses DQ me?

[@militaryjourneymen]

No and no

[@LifewithChance8800]

I thought they got paid 100 thousand dollars but when I saw 38 I’m like oh heck nah. 38000 for saving lives in rough seas

[@jayaviles7268]

If ur joining military for money then ur not joining for the right reason

[@LifewithChance8800]

@@jayaviles7268 I wouldn’t want to live a horrible life

[@jayaviles7268]

@@LifewithChance8800 military life ain’t for everyone

[@TheMinority2]

Waaaaay late to the party here but if you only look at base pay in the military you're doing it wrong. Between the free medical, housing allowance, and food allowance, your looking closer to about 70k with the other 32k being non taxable income. Then if you're not a dummy you'll take advantage of tuition assistance and get free college while serving which doesn't touch the gi bill.

[@John-MikelAbsher]

I don't even think the guy he is interviewing is an ast. Horrible questions and horrible answers

[@onewildandcrazyguy9213]

I have yet to see an interview on any of the coast guard channels with a yeoman. Is it a pretty easy job