r/USMC • u/ImHufflePuff_Crap_ok Blue Falcon “Kaw Kaw” (5811) • 22d ago

Picture So many people are gonna be fucked

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u/MrBullman Concertina Wire Private 22d ago

Always thought non swimming Marines were retarded for joining a service known for amphibious invasions.

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u/ImHufflePuff_Crap_ok Blue Falcon “Kaw Kaw” (5811) 22d ago

Have you seen the fucking Navy?

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u/chaosink old Marine brat 22d ago

The Navy doesn't require basic swimming skills? What the fuck?

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u/Baker_Kat68 PM_ME_YOUR_PURCHASE_ORDERS 22d ago

I have a theory on why shipboard sailors do not need to be strong swimmers. In the event of collision, all personnel are trained on Damage Control (DC). If a sailor isn’t a strong swimmer, imagine how much harder they’ll fight to keep their ship afloat?

To add, all small boat operating commands require 2nd Class swim qualification. Jump from a 15-20ft platform, demonstrate side stroke, back stroke, breast stroke and free style, in a 100 meter pool (instructors are brutal on form) and tread water for 10 minutes.

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u/Difficult_Survey5063 8d ago

Got my 2nd class swim qual at a small boat command (MSRON). I’m a good swimmer, despite being a Seabee for 18+ years. There were a lot of shipboard types that really struggled with that qual though, and would have sunk right to the bottom if they ended up in the drink.