Stew Smith (Navy SEAL) published a great article on learning the Combat Swimmer’s Stroke that ncludes a breakdown of the movements, video demonstrations, and a 5-day program for training. This is a great swimming stroke to learn for people who are training to pass physical fitness screening tests that involve swimming (e.g. PST for BUD/S slots), or someone who is just looking for an effective and fficient swimming stroke that can be used for a sustained period of time, including in open water. Check it out the ful article and videos HERE!
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COMBAT SWIMMER STROKE: MOVEMENTS, DEMO & PROGRAM Leave a comment
SURVIVOR ATTITUDE Leave a comment
“His ability to keep calm kept him from burning through his limited oxygen supply. It was literally all about attitude. The gentlemen stated that he constantly recited a Psalm given to him by his wife to stay calm. Human beings have an incredible ability to control their mental and physical state when properly motivated. Singing songs and reciting memorized poems or bible verses can significantly alter our mindset in a very mechanical way. You can sort of ‘Fake it until you make it’ if you know what to do.” Read this amazing story of a Nigerian man who intentionally used his attitude to limit his oxygen consumption and survive three days in a sunken boat. You can read the full SOFREP article HERE. You can also watch video footage of the rescue in the following video:
MARINE CORPS EMERGENCY EGRESS TRAINING VIDEO Leave a comment
Cool video on emergency egress (exiting a vehicle) training! Practice makes the incredible possible, including exiting a sunken helicopter in full gear with blacked out goggles on. Never underestimate the power of practice, or yourself!
USAF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES “MODULAR EGRESS TRAINING SIMULATOR” Leave a comment
USAF Special Operations Command released footage of the Modular Egress Training Simulator (a.k.a. “The Dunker”) today. The simulator recreates in a controlled environment the types of challenges spec ops airmen will confront if their helicopter goes down in water. Like other versions of water survival and drownproofing, the key is to remain calm and reflexively put into action what lots of hours of training has ingrained in them. Check it out…hold your breath when the camera goes under the surface…and see what can be learned from this experience.
USAF SERE RECRUITING VIDEO – AWESOME! Leave a comment
Warning, this video is extremely motivating! USAF Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) School! Watch it HERE.
DELANEY’S DAILY P.T. – SEPTEMBER 26 Leave a comment
S.E.R.E. TRAINING TROPICS PHASE Leave a comment
U.S. Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School released an awesome video on their Tropics training phase! Check it out!