A MINIMUM OF THIRD CLASS IS REQUIRED FOR PROGRESSION IN THE PROGRAM

Swim Skills Assessment:  

• Shallow Water swim - 15 yds in water chest deep  
• Deep Water swim - 15 yds in water over the head  
• Tread water for 1 minute  
• Prone Float for 1 minute  

 
Third Class Swimmer:  

• Successful completion of Swim Skills Assessment  
• Deep Water jump - from a minimum height of 5 feet  
• 50-yard swim - demonstrating front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke, elementary backstroke  
• 5-minute Prone Float  
• Shirt and Trouser Inflation  

 
Second Class Swimmer:  

• Successful completion of Third Class Swimmer
• 100-yard swim
• 25 yds front crawl
• 25 yds breaststroke
• 25 yds backstroke
• 25 yds elementary backstroke  
• 5-minute Prone Float Back Float