I work for a County Sheriff's Office and I did Dive Team tryouts. It was a lot more physical than I had antisipated. I started with a 400 yard swim non stop with no aids (no fins, mask, snorkel) in under 13 mins. then had to float with face out of water for 15 mins. Next came an 800 yard with aids and had to do under 20 mins. Finally my mask was blacked out and I had to do an under water obstacle finding my way with a line over or around several submerged objects. To end with In a four square grid setup on the floor of the pool I had to locate by feel a penny, handcuff key, paper clip, 9mm ammunition round and a small screw driver.
I think I did well except the 400 yd swim, I have not done much surface swimming lately and it showed I was beat.
I should hear if I got on the Team tomorrow or next day, If I can make it on I am looking forward to the extra training and classes that will be available to me.
Wish me luck, lease:
Wildbill
I think I did well except the 400 yd swim, I have not done much surface swimming lately and it showed I was beat.
I should hear if I got on the Team tomorrow or next day, If I can make it on I am looking forward to the extra training and classes that will be available to me.
Wish me luck, lease:
Wildbill