I saw the same shit at Parris Island. We had "swim week" about a month into boot camp. You had to use all sorts of swimming techniques, often while wearing your BDU and carrying a pack with a few rocks in it.
There was a drill instructor who would play the role of "the shark" during some training exercises. You'd be trying to get across the pool using only a sidestroke, with a sack of rocks strapped around your body pulling you down... then BAM, he grabs you and starts trying to drown you. Before they started doing this, they demonstrated precisely what they wanted you to do in order to get free- a technique to get out of a headlock in the water.
They also taught us that you should elbow or headbutt a person who you're trying to rescue if they're panicking. I remember seeing this in a movie and thinking "wow they actually got that right". A swift pop to the nose is enough to stun most people, especially if they're not expecting it. From there, you can get a good hold on them and start making your way to safety.
BloodyComet 1 points 3 months ago
I saw the same shit at Parris Island. We had "swim week" about a month into boot camp. You had to use all sorts of swimming techniques, often while wearing your BDU and carrying a pack with a few rocks in it.
There was a drill instructor who would play the role of "the shark" during some training exercises. You'd be trying to get across the pool using only a sidestroke, with a sack of rocks strapped around your body pulling you down... then BAM, he grabs you and starts trying to drown you. Before they started doing this, they demonstrated precisely what they wanted you to do in order to get free- a technique to get out of a headlock in the water.
They also taught us that you should elbow or headbutt a person who you're trying to rescue if they're panicking. I remember seeing this in a movie and thinking "wow they actually got that right". A swift pop to the nose is enough to stun most people, especially if they're not expecting it. From there, you can get a good hold on them and start making your way to safety.