Yep

Im 17 and looking at joining the royal australian navy doing something similiar, mine warfare operator into clearance diving hopefully.

Attached to MCM10 1983 till 1992. Clyde division Ton sweepers initially then the Msfs Edats. Hats off to anyone who does this job. As they say your only a minesweeper once. All mechanical and influence sweeeping. Hard graft but loved it.

@@sagesheridan691 good luck correct branch to join we work for a living lol. Am 55 now and would give anything to go back to sea in sweepers.

I was a marine engineer and diver at the former sussex division RNR between 1979 to 1993. Served on both coniston class mine sweepers and hunters. And after 1986 served on msf River class minesweepers. And was on th RN trials crew based in lowestoft for this class. They were all good crews and shipmates, great runs ashore from scotland to gibraltar.

nope. no 53D in use anymore. all MH53E models now.

Nick Lionberger im enlisting when im 17

How'd you prepare

Wonder how it went for you guys ^^

Kay Ess in training they send you to a different classs a week behind

Practice. Just hold your breath for a little longer each time you swim and you'll get used to it.

Joey Davalos breathe deep in and out for like 15 seconds, it expands your lungs to hold air for approximately 2-3 mins

I’m prior Coast Guard I can hold for 2.5 minuets

I can hold my breath for 4 minutes

You are actually allowed to breathe during the one minute drown proofing.

Sorry man but I think you're screwed. From what I know you gotta be between 17 and 27

That's what it was when I was in back in the '90's. 17-27

In some cases you can get a waiver to join. If you're serious about it talk to a recruiter.

41 is the age cut off, you still have time

chris foulk uhm I'm sorry it's 27 and if your going to a school it's 31 so hurry

Consult a doctor

first step is to contact a recruiter, he/she will tell you if your medical history will disqualify you or not(I would guess that you are OK, but just a guess)

Hey you're in JROTC too? That's pretty cool. It's pretty rare to find one of us online. Anyways learning to swim is actually really easy. I actually just learned how to over the summer and basically it's all about knowing how to control your lungs and every limb of your body

Haze Goon I grew up in Miami Florida I've been swimming since day one.

+Eiahfou I'm in JROTC first year

Did I just find my JROTC people??

Elizabeth Samson. Graduated from HIGH school graduated from JROTC

0:50 Also very interesting training.

Izzy Lebasi what's the name of the song

Off Duty Til You Pass Your Recertification

Stay Entertained

They will pull your quals....So if you are qualified in 5 things and only two require the egress, you will only be qualified to do 3 things at your unit. You will most likely be put on a physical fitness program until you pass.