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x SF med · 09-12-2006, 13:15

KCCP-
Basic lifesaving (level 1 lifeguard, pool lifeguard) requires the applicant to be able to swim 500m in a given time period, something like 12-15 minutes, if I rermember correctly ( I did level 1, level 2, and level 3-ocean, plus was a competitive swimmer prior to enlisting) - if a person is a weak swimmer, they just wasted the course fee by failing the initial test.

We are trying to get these guys ready to get ready - the opportunity to fail is already inherent in SFAS and the Q - why compound it by having them waste money.

Guys, find a buddy who is a strong swimmer, and have him work with you, it's a much better idea than taking a lifesaving course that alread yassumes you are a very strong swimmer.

Now back to you KCCP -
1. no SA -10
2. no idea what you are talking about -15
3. giving advice that should come from BTDT / QPs -20

So until you have completed the Q, or at least made it through most of the Q - shut the hell up about the training, ok? Sorry you got MD'd 4 months in to the Q, but you never got qual'd. The people giving advice here all have qualified Team time, and know what it's like to have buddies who are weak swimmers initially, and most of us have helped buddies, Teammates get ready for SF MarOps - you have not.

you owe 5,000 pushups and 23,000 flutter kicks - get started.

09-12-2006, 13:15	#53
x SF med Quiet Professional Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In transit somewhere Posts: 4,044	KCCP- Basic lifesaving (level 1 lifeguard, pool lifeguard) requires the applicant to be able to swim 500m in a given time period, something like 12-15 minutes, if I rermember correctly ( I did level 1, level 2, and level 3-ocean, plus was a competitive swimmer prior to enlisting) - if a person is a weak swimmer, they just wasted the course fee by failing the initial test. We are trying to get these guys ready to get ready - the opportunity to fail is already inherent in SFAS and the Q - why compound it by having them waste money. Guys, find a buddy who is a strong swimmer, and have him work with you, it's a much better idea than taking a lifesaving course that alread yassumes you are a very strong swimmer. Now back to you KCCP - 1. no SA -10 2. no idea what you are talking about -15 3. giving advice that should come from BTDT / QPs -20 So until you have completed the Q, or at least made it through most of the Q - shut the hell up about the training, ok? Sorry you got MD'd 4 months in to the Q, but you never got qual'd. The people giving advice here all have qualified Team time, and know what it's like to have buddies who are weak swimmers initially, and most of us have helped buddies, Teammates get ready for SF MarOps - you have not. you owe 5,000 pushups and 23,000 flutter kicks - get started. __________________ In the business of war, there is no invariable stategic advantage (shih) which can be relied upon at all times. Sun-Tzu, "The Art of Warfare" Hearing, I forget. Seeing, I remember. Writing (doing), I understand. Chinese Proverb Too many people are looking for a magic bullet. As always, shot placement is the key. ~TR Last edited by x SF med; 09-12-2006 at 13:19.
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