All Things Combat Diver (merged)

[Startrupper]

I'm always reluctant to post out of fear of missing a related thread.. but I'll give it a shot.

Could any combat divers or clearance provide some training tips to aspiring combat diver candidates in order to help prepare them for the course/prelim?

I've received tips such as;
- swim with clothes on
- be able to hold your breath for 2 minutes or more while working underwater
- tread water with bricks
- run 5km everyday
- stop weight training and focus on endurance training

I've seen the divers run in excess of 17km, just for morning pt in Gagetown! Any advice will be greatly appreciated!!

Chimo.

 

[Kat Stevens]

Flutter kicks, lots of flutter kicks. And pushups. And chin-ups. Run lots. Swim lots, clothes/weights/straight jackets not required, spend a lot of it under water. If your unit runs a prelim they’ll beast you into shape, but better shape you’re in before, the easier it is.