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My step-son is currently a senior and seriously considering enlisting in the Navy and wanting to be a rescue swimmer. He has not had formal swim training, but is a good athlete (currently wrestling) and in good shape (as a wrestler). I want him to receive some training before he tests to do as well as he can. I'm looking for some advice on the value of the test results (beyond passing) and any general feedback on the process and program. I would really like to talk to someone that has an unbiased opion and info. The recruiter is not quite but almost a car salesman and my confidence level in his responses and he has a slanted view, away from being a rescue swimmer.

Thanks in advance,
Joe

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Joe,
You definitely have the recruiter figured out. You have to be a good salesmen to make a good recruiter. I have had several work for me and they always had a good story about why it wasn't done. Any way to your step son.

As long as he continues working out and includes a good portion of cardio in his workouts (I recommend running) he will be fine as far as the test goes. Check out your local Y and see if they have swim lessons and get him in an adult class. They are going to teach him all the finer points.

Back to the recruiter. Understand, his job is to fill the jobs the Navy tells him he needs to fill. He gets points for putting people in based upon their ASVAB score. The higher the score, the more points. And, they can only put in so many people with low scores, so if your son scores low, he may not get in when he wants to. So if your son wants to do well on the ASVAB, check out your local bookstore for a study guide. This is probably more important than the physical test.

Anything else, let me know.
The better he does on ASVAB the more likely he would get his choice of rates. Mind you, the military has an excess of recruits right now--- they are very picky right now. Whatever happens......get it in writing......
my son just went to boot camp the 16th he signed the 6 year contract needed to become rescue swimmer. he was in DEP (delayed entry program) for 4 months after he graduated. you can find qualifications for fitness on Navy web site. good luck
Thanks for the feedback. Should we talk to other recruiters? Am I locked into one, by location? How will we know when we are getting the straight scoop from a recruiter, especially when it comes to when he would go to the school, are there chances that he may never get in and how how will I even know what the right questions are to ask to get "it" in writting?

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