What if you arent a strong swimmer? Do they assist you during basic training?
2007-03-13 15:07:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I dcouldnt swim a lick before I enlisted, I still don;t swim well but i swam decent enough to pass sqim quial, swim qual is more of survival swimming at least back when i went thru it in 90, I wouldnt worry about tit too much
2007-03-13 15:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by lethander_99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to pass your swim qualification before leaving boot camp. They do make the poor swimmers go to a type of swim class until they pass, but I would go to the YMCA or something on your own before getting to boot camp. I wouldn't want to learn something like that under pressure I don't think. You have enough stress in boot camp, swimming should not be on the list of more stuff to worry about. The YMCA has an outstanding swim program for teaching anyone of any level how to swim. Look into it.
2007-03-13 16:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u dont have to swim 5 miles to become a Marine!! where did that come from? i know Marines who left boot camp unqualified swimmers
2007-03-13 16:58:27 · answer #3 · answered by Beaujock 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before you finish training you will swim 5 miles with gear.
2007-03-13 15:21:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would reccomend it but its not really a requirment...there are people in boot camp that couldn't swim at all but i still wouldn't recomend going with no experience.
2007-03-13 15:20:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't believe so. The Coast Guard would be a different story, but you should be okay for the Marines.
2007-03-13 15:15:51 · answer #6 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No but you will B4 you leave Basic Training
2007-03-13 15:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by 1st Buzie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if you can't swim when you get to water survival training they will teach you what you need to survive.
2007-03-14 04:53:51 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No!!!! Many marine specilties require no swimming ability at all. For example, communications, aircraft support, supplies, administration, clerks, truck drivers, infantry, armor, technical support, computer support, and many more.
2007-03-13 15:14:18 · answer #9 · answered by Paully S 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no you dont they will teach you to be a very good swimmer along with other surival tattics
2007-03-13 15:19:50 · answer #10 · answered by badger_dale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋