U.S. Navy Air Rescue

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[@SadethCheng]

I never appreciated the Navy until I went to class with them at Naval Aircrew Candidate School.

[@lBlRAlNlDOlN]

AIRR IS considered a Special Operations job, It's 1 of 5 Spec. Ops. jobs in the Navy.

[@mako2350]

When I went through the schools in early 90's they had just killed that guy in the SAR poll... I believe his name was Maretti(Spelling). Also the just called us Helo SAR swimmers or SAR qualified..When I was an AW for the record... back then, I don't know what they call it now.

[@imsolittt8595]

Nice

[@cellardoor199991]

@@mako2350 I graduated NACCS in '03. Didn't do RSS. They told us about that guy. I guess he had a heart attack? I never completed the pipeline (Thank God). Funny thing is, I'm qualifying to be an Aircrewman for the CAP and super excited. Navy Aircrew isn't for everybody.

[@socalmach]

I was one her instructors back in the late 90's at HS-10. Good to see Meghan did well.

[@lando2606]

🧢

[@graycloud057]

Bravo Zulu!

[@rob4n12]

I will never forget my time as a “ Pilot rescue swimmer” in the USN San Diego CA 1982-86 BM2 ...US NAVY FOREVER🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@americasnavy]

HOOYAH 🇺🇲

[@martinchavez1483]

I am a former naval aviation rescue swimmer, Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd class, NAS Cubi Point Philippines 1977-79....Martin Chavez....

[@jl929]

It is the best quote in the world " I make living by saving people's life"!! They are the greatest!

[@americasnavy]

"I save lives for a living." That's what a Navy Air Rescue Swimmer gets to say.

[@raytravis5]

Yes we do...

[@austintackett8603]

S.O.M.L. So others may live

[@mako2350]

I was a Navy Airborne Rescue Swimmer in the early 90's during the Gulf War... I enjoyed it. "So others may live"...

[@aresye]

Justesen was one of my instructors at my FRAC. She did a lot of my SAR flights, and taught me a lot of good techniques that I still use today at my squadron. Justesen, if you're reading this, thank you very much!

[@Karoke77]

Great to hear the Army respected in an official US Navy video. Love from the Army!! All branches and jobs are important.

[@B1900pilot]

I was lucky enough to deploy on Frigates and Destroyers as a Naval Aircrewman/Rescue swimmer, so I had the best of both worlds! Proud to be a tincan sailor.

[@brooklyndonaldcobain9025]

My job. I'm going in as an E-3 thanks to NJROTC. I can't wait to start!

[@TatroMC]

If you join AIRR you can go in as an E-4

[@ramirocharles2981]

Tatro Mc only of you survive

[@beeradg89]

Tatro Mc wrong. you don't pick up e4 until graduating school. almost 2 years later

[@markgutierrez2213]

I just got my AIRR contract and I go in November. I cant wait to become a rescue swimmer.

[@blaneries8925]

Mark Gutierrez hooyah I’m taking a pst tomorrow

[@colinperry1029]

Mark Gutierrez how is that going so far i am still in high school but am interested

[@wildcard9575]

Yeah update, how's it been? You must still be in A school huh

[@markgutierrez2213]

Update: I actually haven’t got that far yet. I graduated boot camp on Jan 17 and just now graduated Rescue swimmer school. I’m going to NACCS next then to A school.

[@markgutierrez2213]

Also it has been a rough ride. I’ve lost some friends I made from boot camp but I’m still going strong. Also the program has been switched. Instead of going to NACCS first, you go thru RSS first. Bcuz RSS is the place where the majority of candidates drop or get dropped.

[@robdavison5436]

Me too. Class 8411. Pensacola. Then Hs-10. Then whidbey sar. I did the Whidbey SAR HC-11 shuffle for a career. Retired now obviously.nickname in Navy Shag. I loved it.

[@Runaway1956]

At some point, you will be given a "dream sheet" to fill out. You WILL be assigned by "needs of the navy", but they will attempt to give you one of your top choices. If you put down destroyer, frigate, cruiser, you will probably get one of them. Chances are better if you request east coast duty, I think - EVERYONE wants to go to PacFleet. Good luck, whatever you decide on!! My youngest son just signed on, 1 year DEP. I'm proud!

[@americanbluejacket209]

I was a Navy SAR Wetcrewman through most of the 1970's. UH-2C's. HH-46A. Ch-46. Loved it. Remembering back, it was the very best times in my life. I was aircrew for 21yrs and flew in many different aircraft. I retired January 1992 as a Master Chief Petty Officer. My hat is off to you all. You. have better equipment, training than we had at the time. But the job is the same. Saving lives and you guys are who I would pick to get saved. I am VERY impressed with what I saw from you both on this video. Keep it up and know there are those of us who have been there and understand what you are doing. Your the VERY BEST. GO NAVY !!

[@r1cky87]

Great video!!! Can't wait to be a search and rescue swimmer!!! I enlisted as AIRR and shipping out August 11 to RTC. Can't wait and excited as hell.

[@AlcoholicPapi]

As a civilian EMT, this is the job I want in the Navy. Hopefully it's open when I go back to MEPS.

[@johnnewton4726]

Ragnar Lodbrok

[@beeradg89]

PunkEMT it's not an emt. if you want to do medicine you need to go sar med tech as a corpsman. not a swimmer

[@sadiethompson1453]

I'm so glad they interviewed a female. I am a young women and it does intimidate me going into the military striving to be a AIRR in a branch that is predominantly male oriented. This gives me a little more encouragement

[@waterhead001]

WOW! These Sailors are impressive. Sounds like a great way to serve the United States. Did any Aviation Rescue Swimmers see any action in Operation Desert Storm? GO NAVY!

[@TheJasonRob]

Well you can't rethink a contract you've already signed. And AIRR is part of Special operations. It's right underneath S.O. on the Special Operations job page on the Navy website.

[@angelanova7839]

i just got offered this job with the Navy and i knew nothing about it but after watching this video I want this Rate for sure. lets hope i pass at Meps next week. 😳

[@mako2350]

When I was in from NAVY aircrew class 9133 females couldn't do this, they could barely get over the 6ft wall on O-course if they did ever in Pcola... Yet still they got their wings! AND yes I graduated, then at A-school I was #1 in my class, but also highest score ever for A-School... I miss it.

[@cellardoor199991]

How was SERE?

[@robdavison5436]

HC-3 for the ch-46s. Back when I got to whidbey we were flying the H-3

[@christianleeperrr7641]

The editing of this video is something else man.

[@deltaecho1]

that's awesome there are women in this profession. The canadian forces have very, very few women who make it through the sartech selection course. They say the course is just as hard as the JTF-2 course.

[@sajewell]

@721bri actually, during desert storm and shield all qualified CSAR crews were sent and they did do over land operations. Of course they are rescue swimmers but they are trained everywhere in any geography and have the capability to rescue/fight/fly for the hell of it anywhere. Of course Sierra crews are more equipped and battle ready, but still.

[@Slushflush]

I would perhaps say that FSK are the Norwegian response of the Navy SEALs. One of the differences between MJK and FSK, it that a Marinejeger team on lets say 5 people, everybody knows a little about everything. But on a FSK team everyone got a special job. For example being the doc, or expert on explosives, or got sniper skills and such

[@BboyNemo1]

I've always wanted to go into navy as Aviation rescue swimmer. I trained hard for it yet I don't know if I can be a part of it because of my eye sight in my right eye. I have 20/20 in my left eye and 20/80 in the right eye.

[@ofc.vaughan2871]

Zachery Oberg as long as none of ur eyes are worse than 20/100 ur good dude

[@imsolittt8595]

@@ofc.vaughan2871 dude what if I have glasses???? Can’t I use contacts

[@imsolittt8595]

They can give you free eye surgery

[@sajewell]

@waterhead001 Actually they did. My dad was an AWCM ( aviation warfare master chief) so he was e-9 AWR. He was deployed during Desert Shield-Storm. They do on land operations and they do see action. Hence the reason that Romeo Helicopters carry a 50 Cal mount.

[@brandonberg1]

i can do the fallowing: 500 meter swim-breaststroke-11minutes:31 seconds 46 push ups-military style- less than 2 minutes 58 sit up- less than 2 minutes 6-7 pull-ups---- no timing 1 1/2 mile run 9minutes:33 seconds today i sam 1000 meters(one thousand) breast stroke in 23minutes:24 seconds now what do i need on my contract this june? doing the delay entry program.

[@dbeast024]

Taking the PST on tuesday.. Everything’s done for my contract. Wish me luck boys

[@americasnavy]

You got this 💪

[@Orvellrednbacer]

It is dependent on the class size and what each indiviudal is like. During this generation there are fewer people who can complete BUD/s, less people who can endure that much pain. And this is true for the Norwegian Marinejegers as well. :)

[@nancysmith9487]

Hooyah, Great job on achievements,saves,missions and family values that help the world...

[@americasnavy]

⚓

[@sajewell]

@waterhead001 yup. He ended his career as a rescue swimmer as well. one of the only master chiefs who still did SAR, and of course I am. I got my contract for AIRR and just finished basic. Luckily I can ask him for anything

[@necromanteerrante8095]

What is the difference between navy rescue Swimmers and coast guard rescue Swimmers?? Ok, one is navy other is USCG, but they train different?

[@mako2350]

@Ryan Hayes that entire movie was BS from the Navy side other than that the job can be way tough...

[@Iceman5164]

I'm thinking about being a Rescue Swimmer and maybe transferring to BUD/S... I figured if I really like AIRR I'll stay but if I don't, it'll help me train for BUD/S anyway so I might as well go there first, because if I fail BUD/S, I don't think you can try again... Correct me if I'm wrong about any of this

[@WordsYetUnspoken]

cool beans! Looks like i finally realized what i want to do in the navy!

[@xAquaFire1x]

@brandonberg1 you know i dont know how it all works. but im in the DEP right now for AIRR, i leave july 8th. im 17 and graduate end of may. and from my understanding it was just luck that gets you a good contract date. ur times are good so im sure theyll want u right away. however they are gonna rag on u on ur PST's so try to get those better. i was doing about what ur doing but in a few months im blowing all ur times out of the water, it is competitive so work HARD to get those up bro

[@Slushflush]

Ye, I know.. Have the BUD/S dvd ^^ But I'm sure most of them have knowledge about explosive, but not all of them are experts on it. I was also just giving an example, so not sure if that is the real roles or anything.. Haha, of course. Norway is the real viking land ! But I also like the SAS, the SEALs and the Green Berets. The part that's shocking about BUD/S graduates is that most of the really is top athlets.. Could be in the swimming/running Olympics if you think about it

[@Lalaluvinfrankie]

Would you upload a video of the Navy Aircrew, please?

[@mpj-nc6wq]

How does this compare to coast guard rescue swimmers

[@ChamorruWarrior]

I'm thinking of going either Air Force Pararescue or this but can't find too much info on this job. Do they fly into combat zones to pick up people or is it mostly civilian/humanitarian rescue stuff? Are these guys sent into water only or do they go on land as well? I also read that this is not even an actual job in the Navy but a secondary job type of thing? So many questions lol

[@americasnavy]

+ChamorruWarrior The Navy has both SAR and AIRR. SAR is a secondary role for Sailors attached to a ship. AIRR is your rating - it's Special Operations and is your main job with Aircrew. You are attached to a squadron. Responsibilities of an AIRR include: • Saving pilots of downed aircraft, people aboard stranded or capsized vessels at sea, or even hikers and mountain climbers in danger on land• Rescuing civilians during natural disasters and collaborating with other forces, such as the Coast Guard during the joint rescue missions• Working as a crew chief on a H-60 helo, where the primary duties are to make sure the rescue swimmer and the pilot are on the same page and to operate the hoist in rescues• Delivering aid and supplies to other countries in humanitarian operations • Providing support to Naval Special Warfare Operations• Conducting surveillance in anti-submarine warfare and drug interdiction operations • Transporting troops and cargo to and from ships

[@lightorchestrator]

+ChamorruWarrior I know I'm a little late to reply, but from what I've read online this job isn;t as cool as they've made it out to be. The problem is that where as Coast Guard rescue swimmers operate locally rescuing civilians these guys operate on ships rescuing downed pilots and overboard personnel which rarely happens. Some AIRR personnel go their entire enlistment without really doing their job unless there is a major disaster like Hurricane Katrina you might feel like a waste. A number of the guys who do this are people who just couldn't wait two years to get into the Coast Guard program. Bare in mind most military jobs have this type of problem. Things like wartime conditions and exactly what unit you get assigned and all kinds of other things completely beyond your control will affect your experience.

[@ChamorruWarrior]

lightorchestrator Thanks for the reply. I actually decided to go with my gut and go into the Air Force SERE specialist program. I just have to pass the PAST test and I'm on my way =)

[@arikai3246]

Pararescue is awesome. Wish i could do it

[@immts6475]

Wow that is awesome! I was reading your comment and was like, "Did I comment on this video before?" I was looking into Pararescue also along with this! I know its been a year since you posted this, but good luck!

[@CoolJty]

I would love more info on this rate. Do you have to try out for it? How to prepare for it?

[@TheJasonRob]

I just got my AIRR Contract 20120427 ! So ready for this.

[@colinperry1029]

Jason Reinhardt how was it

[@waterhead001]

@sajewell So your dad was a rescue swimmer? You must be proud of him.

[@sladetuner8661]

Since 2016 women in the usn are no longer allowed to be avation rescue swimmers (or naval air crewmen)

[@lizsummers5073]

I am not sure that is accurate.

[@sladetuner8661]

whatever

[@christiansmith4421]

We worked aboriginal a minesweeper have fun

[@GarrettGreenwald]

@Describingthelost actually its a acronym. Meaning SEaAirLand. an abbreviation would be ex. for example.

[@thadutchguy]

I agree. maybe a little shame for a such a great navy, a youtube account like this without any fleet in it...

[@xROCKxi]

This is what the coast guard is for baby

[@brandonberg1]

What are some times in swimming i should have? like distance and time? also what swimming styles should i really be ready for?

[@xrichx817]

@brandonberg1 if you have your contract already than you are good. if you havent and you WANT to leave in june, you prob wouldnt leave til october or later

[@Jordanderson55]

I'm want to be an ARS so bad, I have to wait until I get me braces off before I enlist. What are some training tips I need to know? I am an ocean lifeguard on the beach, and have a good base on ocean swimming and I'm a strong swimmer/runner. Any tips and help would be much appreciated. Thanks

[@jmcolonr1]

AIRR is special operations,and it's not a recruitment tool.

[@juancontreras1075]

I’m colorblind can I still take this rate? I’m not severely colorblind could I get a waiver

[@kohr3661]

hey, were you able to get a contract?

[@juancontreras1075]

@@kohr3661 No alot of rates went out the window because colorblind.

[@nicolas1999444]

if i fail buds and dont become a SEAL can i apply to become a diver, a rescue swimmer or a SWCC?

[@miltonchuu]

I'm in great shape the only problem is there's no place to practice swimming , i would really love to be a Navy rescue swimmers , "so others may live"

[@nonamemonster12]

@Iceman5164 you can always enlist then go to school during...

[@alejandrofernandezconcha4530]

Between Navy and Coast Guard rescue swimmers, which one is tougher, "better" if you like?

[@VVeltanschauung187]

Coast Guard gives you more opportunity to do rescue swims because they save mostly civillians while the Navy mostly only saves sailors and its personnel

[@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654]

The Navy has a larger area of operation than the Coast Guard. AWS- Arial Wepons System manly track submarines in the MH-60 Romeo where the MH-60 Sirria dosent have that kind of equipment. You have surface swimmers we deal with RHIB- Rubber Hall Inflatible Boats, Kodiaks. The Coast Guard & Coast Guard Auxiliary is the most recognized next to Air Force Puddle Jumpers. The State Guard & Civil Air Patrol might get the call.

[@jeffb9514]

Navy RS barely go on SARs so if u want action go USCG, you get stationed in dope places like Kodiak and Clearwater Florida and Puerto Rico

[@R1qTM]

"So others may live" cant wait to become a rescue swimmer!!!!

[@raytravis5]

Best job I ever had. Bar none.

[@shondamerrill]

I have plans to enlist in the air force or navy. I want a job that will be exciting and adventurous. I can't do any combat control in the air force because I am a woman. Is it possible to be an Aviation Rescue Diver?

[@Tvazquezo_o]

so do navy AIRR train with the Navy SEALs? i saw tht you have to go through buds to be an AIRR on their sight so does that mean you will be training with them as well?

[@xrichx817]

@drpeppa69 no you cant be an officer and be in spec ops. i think you have to be e-5 or lower to try for spec ops, you can rank up after you are in though.

[@nonamemonster12]

@Iceman5164 you get washed out of the training but you can keep doigg. i know a friend that took three trys just to pass hell week.

[@pavehawk10]

Do they rescue civilians?

[@Slushflush]

Ye. Not sure if I'm mixing FSK with MJK

[@oceangirl027]

hey i am also a female looking into becoming a rescue swimmer. like your daughter, my weight is about 120. if you can tell me did she go into the navy wanting to do this or did they pick her? thanks any info would be awesome.

[@Tsarbomb117]

Hey, Navy! I'm currently enlisted in AECF, but my dream rate is MH/SH-60R/S crew chief/ASW equipment operator. Is crew chief a collateral duty for AIRRs?

[@douglas_fir]

Tsarbomb117 Yes.

[@Orvellrednbacer]

Cool. But all SEALs know explosives becasue it is incorporated into their training. Hence, UDT/SEAL. But either way the Norwegian military and the Polish GROM kick ass.

[@NICARAGUANPRIDE777]

do you have to fight in the airr like gun fights

[@reggiebear3538]

Can you become an AIRR through the NROTC program in college, or are the only options for NROTC Surface Warfare Officers, Aviator Pilots, Naval Flight Officers, Submarine Officers, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officers, and Special Warfare Officers? I would really like to do this when I join but I want to join through NROTC and I don't see this career listed in the career list.

[@americasnavy]

+TimeLordScience AIRR is only an Enlisted career so no it is not available through NROTC.

[@reggiebear3538]

Okay. Thank you!

[@Iceman5164]

@flyin187 Thanks, that's pretty much why I'm sticking with my Plan to get a SEAL Contract... But I'm still not sure if I should go to College for 4 Years or so first and get a Degree in Police Science and Law (Along with a few classes in Arabic and Russian) or just Enlist right out of High School and go to College after the Military

[@waterhead001]

@sajewell Best wishes to you. The school for SAR must be very hard. You will make it. Give your Father my best! Take good care. :)

[@CELIBERICO]

Very interesting film, impressive.

[@bodi343434]

@noxcide2 His line is from "The Guardian" which is a movie about Coast Guard rescue swimmers. ha, pretty good movie i would recommend

[@machia0705]

Thank you .

[@bayz510]

navyation did they say?

[@withamindwideopen5403]

is it hard to swim 500 yards in 12 min.

[@VVeltanschauung187]

It's like cross country. You'll master it if you put effort. Commented this for those who wonder the same question

[@mako2350]

Try doing a mile swim in under 60mins in a pool where you cant launch off the sides and have you flight suit and crap on, then the 800 meter buddy tow in Pensacola bay and your buddy is an instructor trying to drown'd you at every stroke, remember your training and take control to save his life and yours!!! At least that was what it was like in the '91

[@chazierevet95]

Whats the requirements to be able to get this job in the Navy?

[@americasnavy]

Visit our AIRR career page to learn more about this job: bit.ly/1qJq1Cf

[@bubbabobroy]

@VagineND Yeah. I had the same thing. But I did get a contract.

[@bilsy28]

In training how long do you typically hold your breath in each exercise?

[@miguelbelmares2526]

What are my chances in getting a waver to get my vision fixed by navy to do this job ? ...if I get a good score in the asvab.

[@americasnavy]

+miguel belmares Depends on every person. Since your question is so specific, we recommend you chat with a Navy expert about your situation: www.navy.com/chat.html

[@miguelbelmares2526]

+America's Navy I got a 62 in my asvab but still didn't qualify because I was of by 5 points in the mechanical comprehension section , my recruiter said I still might have a chance still but it all depends on how I do and day on MEPS.

[@miguelbelmares2526]

+miguel belmares say***

[@SpicyTamale]

+miguel belmares so what happened? it's been 8 months now

[@LxryLV]

Do I have to go to buds ? For this

[@raytravis5]

No, BUDS is for SEALs.

[@ribitt06]

Ahhh nope

[@maxkol4380]

Do these guys do Combat Diver School?

[@David_Bang_]

MaxKol no, a combatant diver is SEAL. In the army, sf goes to a combat diver school.

[@christianblake88]

cant corpsman go to SAR school?

[@toddegg25]

You are not a PJ (Pararescueman) unless you enlisted in the Air Force in which case you are STILL not a PJ until you make it through the PJ Training pipeline which is one of the most extreme in the military (higher attrition rate then Navy SEALs). Good luck though, but trust me, don't claim you are something until you have earned it. TRUST ME.

[@Slushflush]

And actually, 90 % fail in the Norwegian Special Force FSK (Forsvarets Spesialkommando).

[@Oops4663]

I want to do this when I'm older

[@Orvellrednbacer]

The Norwegian Marinejegers are essential the Norwegian Navy SEALs.

[@duck4STDS]

@crazygirl13121 The formal term is Aviation Rescue Swimmer AIRR

[@MintyVL]

There are no officers in SAR?

[@mako2350]

NO!!!

[@sajewell]

@waterhead001 Thanks! and so i've been told but pt every day and being in shape just makes the workouts like every day routine ya know. and thank you will do!

[@ianlock]

Does anyone know average time serving as a Navy rescue swimmer?

[@Reedster49]

I'm sure you can find that information yourself, just look it up.

[@douglas_fir]

6 years

[@robertnuckles773]

IANLOCK 6 years is your service time for this. However alsmost two years of it is school and training.

[@TWSURFSNOW]

@xAquaFire1x good luck aircrew school is a joke but airr is hard, i got med discharge in rss school

[@rooknado]

This is definitely 13 years old because the military's always 10 years behind, hahaha the music!

[@Sabex4]

What The song Name ? :/

[@camopaint0707]

nice music

[@tshields7985]

3:24 walking on water?

[@Orvellrednbacer]

Yeah that is very true but SEALs are highly motivated to be warriors and that is why Olympic athletes fail the course becasue they are and were not motivated to be an elite maritime warrior.