CWST

Combat Water Survival Training is conducted every semester, this training prepares cadets for LDAC and, more importantly, in case of any water emergency, the ability to overcome and survive.

• 10 Minute Swim – Cadets need to show their proficiency to swim for an extended period of time by swimming for 10 continuous minutes without assistance.
• Rifle Swim – Cadets are required to swim 25 meters in full BDUs with a rifle and a LBE.
• Don & Ditch – Cadets with LBE and a rifle in hand were required to submerge underwater and release all their gear before they reemerged.
• Tread Water – Cadets needed to show their ability to stay in deeper water by treading water for 5 minutes.
• Diving Board – While blindfolded, cadets walked off a 10 meter diving board with a rifle into deep water. Without losing control of their rifle, cadets had to resurface and swim to safety with their weapon.

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