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“In case of doubt, push on just a little further and then keep on pushing”
General George S. Patton, Jr. Leadership, Quotations from the Military Tradition, Robert A. Fittion, 1990

MISSION
The primary mission of the Pararescue and Combat Control Initial Qualification Training Course (IQT) is to recruit, screen, and train airmen for the Pararescue/Combat Control career specialties. This is the beginning of your Pararescue/Combat Control career. It is our job to ensure that you have the dedication, initiative, and physical, academic, and mental attributes our jobs demand. It is your job to meet every challenge head-on through completion. Pararescuemen and Combat Controllers perform missions in high stress combat environments, and lives depend on our ability to function despite fatigue or injury. Throughout this course, you will stress your personal limits through demanding mental and physical training in order to test your abilities. You will only succeed by giving 100% during each and every training event.

INTRODUCTION
You are about to begin the most challenging undertaking of your life. As a potential Pararescueman or Combat Controller, the road to success begins here at the Pararescue/Combat Control (PJ/CCT) IQT Course. It is a pre-requisite for all other courses that you must complete before becoming a Pararescueman or Combat Controller. It will not be easy. This course is intense! As are all of the follow-on pipeline schools. Upon graduation you will be well prepared to meet any challenge the “pipeline” throws at you. Whether it is Combat Divers Qualification Course (CDQC), Military Free-Fall school, Airborne Jump school or the PJ/CCT AFSC awarding schools at Kirtland or Pope AFB, you will be ready. There will be times when you will have a desire to give up. That, and that alone, is the biggest hurdle you must overcome while here! Never Quit! Not giving up and continually pushing yourself beyond an individual comfort zone for the benefit of the team is what this is all about. The biggest question you will face (and how you answer it determines your success or failure) is “What happens when you face adversity?” If you look at adversity as a challenge instead of a threat, then you are on your way to success.

“War is highly competitive; we are trying to train people to endure the hardships and strain of war and we would be doing ourselves and our country a disservice to adopt measures which would soften the fiber of men in uniform.”
Admiral Robert B. Carney
Leadership, Quotations from the Military Tradition, Robert A. Fittion, 1990

IQT is broken down into two distinct phases. Phase I is primarily a selection phase. It is also a training phase where you will learn the basics to successfully complete the tasks required. Your success depends on your determination. For those who make it to Phase II, this is primarily a training phase. You will hone those skills learned in Phase I and complete your progression through a series of evaluations that test physical and academic abilities the entire ten weeks. Few people ever experience the feeling of accomplishment you will feel when you graduate.

PHASE I - SCREENING
Screening is made up of two factors: your ability to pass the evaluations given in this phase, and without question, your own self-selection by continuing training. The majority of those individuals, who eliminate themselves, do so in the first week of training. They lose the focus of why they are here, having difficulty seeing past training elements that exist in this phase, and lose sight of their long-term goals. Phase I is made up of three skills demonstration areas as depicted in Figure 1. It is a difficult and intense phase.

Click to view Phase 1 Diagram

“Fatigue makes cowards of us all”
Vince Lombardi
Leadership, Quotations from the Military Tradition, Robert A. Fittion, 1990

PHYSICAL TRAINING
On the first day, you will be given the Physical Abilities and Stamina Test (PAST). This is to determine your prior conditioning and weaknesses. The PAST represents the minimum physical requirements to begin the course and progress successfully through all of its evaluations. If you cannot pass the PAST, you are not ready for this course and will not be authorized to start. The first week of training will be one of high intensity and full of “personal attention” by the instructor cadre. You must be capable of completing the skill requirements individually while functioning within a team. Teamwork begins here from the moment you start. The objectives you will achieve include:

Increase in your calisthenics abilities
Satisfactorily pass progress checks and evaluations
Demonstrate effective and efficient water confidence skills
Significant reduction in rest during evaluations
Significant increases in team capabilities

ACADEMICS
You will be introduced to both medical and aquatic curriculum. You will be expected to learn this information quickly and be capable of comprehending much of it later in Phase II so that you can successfully apply it in practical situations. Those academic areas include:

Basic Anatomy
Medical Terminology
Nutrition
Hydration
Metrics
Dive Physics
Dive Tables
Dive Terminology
Career Field History
Air Force Core Values

You will receive homework every day and the instructor cadre will quiz you throughout your training day to make sure you are progressing academically as well as physically. How you function within a team plays as much a significant role in academics, as it does in physical training. Again, individually you must be able to pass the academic evaluations, but as a team, you should help each other make that a certainty.

“Living with stress, knowing how to handle pressure, is necessary for survival”
Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale
Leadership, Quotations from the Military Tradition, Robert A. Fittion, 1990

FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE
Without mixing words, since you probably have heard all about it anyway, Field Training Exercise is your “gut check.” By that we mean, do you really want to be here and eventually wear the beret of a pararescueman or combat controller. Most importantly it is testing your ability to persevere through rigors that will be introduced to you throughout your training and, at times, operational experiences. The goal is to expand your comfort zone, so that you are comfortable with working outside it and confident in your ability. Without question, this week will be the most challenging for you while you are here. You will be challenged to the limit on your ability to overcome physical as well as mental stresses during a non-standard training day. The words “Never Quit” have not had as much meaning up to this point as they will during this week. Throughout the week, you will be given the opportunity to function as a team. You will learn how even the simplest team tasks can be adversely affected by high physical and mental stress when you have moved out of your comfort zone. More important, you will learn, hopefully, how to overcome such adversity. Do not think for a minute that you are tough enough to get through this alone. Rely on your team and never quit!

“Standards must be established and maintained in the most routine matters…”
Lt Gen Arthur S. Collins, Jr.
Leadership, Quotations from the Military Tradition, Robert A. Fittion, 1990

PHASE II - TRAINING
Those remaining after the Field Training Exercise will move on to Phase II of the course. Having successfully completed Phase I, the selection phase of your training, you will then move on to Phase II, a training phase. This phase is made up of areas where your physical skills continue to improve and your academic abilities move from basic knowledge-only, to application of that knowledge. Figure 2 provides an overview of Phase II. Many of the skills you learn and hone here will be applied in the Pipeline.

Click to view Phase II Diagram

Something we hear all the time from students who succumb to the standards set forth in this phase is that they needed more time. There is not enough time to relearn some tasks so, get it right the first time. If you need help or do not understand something, ask. Ask a teammate or an instructor but whatever you do, ask! Failing to understand what is required of you in the academic curriculum or falling just short in the physical evaluations puts you at risk of elimination from the course. Decrease that risk by getting the extra help you need to be successful.

PHYSICAL TRAINING
Your physical conditioning will continue in Phase II. In this phase, each week is considered a training week that begins with an evaluation in timed distance runs and swims, calisthenics, and water confidence drills. You will be tested on what you have learned in the pool during your water confidence training. The objectives given in Phase I expand to include: Progression through the increasing standards, as measured by six evaluations Early recognition and remediation of weak areas Ultimate passing of the final physical evaluation

ACADEMICS
In this phase you move from knowledge based academic requirements to practical application. For example, your knowledge of dive physics will be tested as you use dive tables to compute such things as the time interval needed between dives so that your repeat dive is a safe dive. Of course you will get detailed training and experience in this area when you get to CDQC at Key West, FL but you will be expected to understand and use it here. Academics are a requirement that you must pass. If we would offer advice, it would be to utilize the academic strengths of the individuals on your team to help those who need it. Study every night and on the weekends! Set up group study sessions! You will be given a series of homework, academic evaluations, and continually quizzed by the instructor cadre daily.

TEAMWORK SKILLS
Your performance is a very subjective thing. It is understandable that you will repeat mistakes made early on with regard to teamwork exercises and events. As training progresses, your team should make fewer mistakes. One indicator of that is the number of times you get dropped for pushups or flutterkicks. Ideally, if you perform flawlessly as a team, you would not be dropped at all. But, like all trainees, you are bound to make mistakes and it is up to the instructor cadre to remind you of our high standards and discipline. Just remember that it is the team that got you through this more than it was you yourself.

INSPECTIONS
Without a doubt, inspections will continue throughout your career. Either performed by the Military Training Leader or the instructor cadre. Inspections and military discipline when neglected, result in poor overall military bearing and degraded unit performance. Inspections are a training tool where attention to detail starts. Inspections have a direct relation to an operational environment. Your room, gear and uniforms need to be in outstanding readiness. They reflect your pride and enthusiasm as well as your ability pass high standards.

SOME FINAL COMMENTS
Concerning disciplinary matters: All students are treated fairly. Do not compare yourself to one of your fellow teammates. All students have different records and histories and in that regard will be handled differently. We get paid to make decisions when they need to be made and that is exactly what we do. Focus on graduating, work your butt off, get in the best physical/mental shape you can, and move on to the next school. If you let small issues sidetrack you from your short-term goal - (Graduation) - then this will be a difficult time for you. If you stay focused, stay motivated, study, give 110%, and help your teammates, then we will see you at graduation! Good luck!

SIGNED
BRYAN H. CANNADY, Capt, USAF
Commander, Combat Training Flight

CHAPTER 1 1
PARARESCUE/COMBAT CONTROL COURSE POLICIES 1
LEAVES 1
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 1
POVS 1
DORMITORY STANDARDS 1
MEALS 1
TROOP MOVEMENT AND SINGING 1
SICK CALL 2
EXCEPTIONS 3
ISSUED MEDICATIONS/SELF-MEDICATION 3
INJURIES 3
APPOINTMENTS 3
MISSED TRAINING 3
UNIFORM 4
DUTY SCHEDULE/HOURS 4
CHAPTER 2 5
SAFETY STANDARDS 5
GENERAL 5
ROPE CLIMB 5
RUN TRAINING 5
CALISTHENICS 6
WEIGHT TRAINING 6
POOL TRAINING 6
CHAPTER 3 7
TRADITIONS 7
CADRE RESPECT 7
CADRE HALLWAY 7
DROPS 7
EXITING/ENTERING SCHOOL GROUNDS 8
ROPE CLIMB 8
THE RAIL/TELEPHONE POLE/ZODIAC BOAT 8
THE TEAM ROPE 8
ROPE COMMANDS/PROCEDURES 9
TEAM CARTOONIST 10
RECORD BOARD 10
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS 10
Superintendent’s Award 10
Honor Graduate 11
MOTIVATIONAL TRAINING AIDS 11

CHAPTER 4 12
POLICY VIOLATIONS/CORRECTIVE PROCEDURES 12
GENERAL 12
COUNSELING 12
Academic 12
Physical 12
Attitude 12
Setback/Elimination/Quitting by Action (QBA) 13
Setback 13
Elimination 13
Quitting By Actions (QBA) 13
Formal Review Board (FRB) 13
CHAPTER 5 14
TEAM LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES 14
AUTHORITY 14
GENERAL GUIDELINES 14
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 15
CHAPTER 6 16
PHYSICAL /WATER EVALUATIONS 16
GENERAL 16
PHYSICAL OBJECTIVES 16
Run 16
Pull-ups 16
Sit-ups 17
Fin Swim 17
Water Confidence Evaluation Objectives 17
Buddy Breathing 17
Treading Water 18
Underwater Knot Tying 18
Drown Proofing 19
Equipment Recovery 19
Weight Belt Swim 20
Clump Retrieval 20
Week 8 Final Physical Reevaluation. 20
Week 8 Final Water Confidence Reevaluation. 21
CHAPTER 7 22
EVALUATION STANDARDS 22
EVALUATION CRITERIA 22
Calisthenics 22
Runs 22
Distance Swims 22
Rucksack March 23
10 Mile Run 23
50 Meter Underwater 23
Water Confidence Evaluations/Progress Checks 23,24

CHAPTER 1 PARARESCUE/COMBAT CONTROL COURSE POLICIES

This chapter outlines the policies of the Pararescue & Combat Control Initial Qualification Training Course, and serves as a briefing guide for newly assigned students. This course is very physically and mentally demanding and policies are set in place to ensure you stay focused, determined, and healthy. All students will be held accountable for knowing, understanding, and adhering to all information in this booklet. Disobeying course policies is grounds for dismissal from the course.

LEAVES

Emergency leaves are granted immediately Number of days taken determines if the student will continue in training or be setback For guidelines on completing the AF Form 988, Leave Request/Authorization, contact your Military Training Leader No ordinary leave will be granted to students until graduation from Scuba school unless setback and approved by physical training remediation and rehabilitation (PTRR) proctor.

CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
No drinking authorized

POVS
No POVs authorized

DORMITORY STANDARDS
Dormitory standards will be IAW 37TRG instruction 32-1 All detail areas will be completed to inspection standards prior to 0600 hrs., unless otherwise specified

MEALS
Students will eat meals in the designated dining hall. During ancillary/physiological training, all students are authorized to sign for meals, unless on BAS. Students will go to breakfast and lunch as a class. Breakfast and lunch are mandatory formations on training days.

The following is a list of unauthorized attire at any military dining facility. Civilian attire that is not neat, clean, or does not present a proper image Any combination of military and civilian attire Attire that advertises profanity, obscene gestures, or racial slurs Excessively short shorts, sleeveless shirts (i.e. tank tops, muscle shirts, or shirts with the sleeves removed) Open toed shoes Earrings, body piercings, tongue studs

NOTE: Clean athletic clothing is authorized for breakfast and lunch on training days.

TROOP MOVEMENT AND SINGING
When in uniform (except for students with a valid medical running waiver or in their blue‘s), all students will double time in formation, or as individuals when transiting anywhere on base during the duty day When transiting on Air Force installations, formations will normally be aligned in columns of two instead of columns of four. However, if the team size is greater than 50 students, then columns of four will be used--this will prevent an excessively long formation and better control Singing during movement is required at all times, unless it is going to disturb another group, i.e. basic training formations. Either lower the volume or stop singing altogether. Profanity, obscene language, or sexual innuendoes will not be used while singing in formations When approaching an intersection, the team leader has two options. If the intersection is clear of any traffic or waiting vehicles, the team leader calls out, "Road Guards Out." Students running at the front of the formation will sprint to the intersection, insure the intersection is clear, and then proceed into the road to stop traffic. Once the formation has passed through the intersection, road guards will fall in the rear of the formation. If the intersection is not clear of traffic, the team leader will halt the formation until the intersection becomes clear. Once the intersection clears, follow the guidelines above When approaching another formation, the team leader must determine whom, in numbers, has the larger flight. The smaller flight must always give way to the larger flight. If there is any doubt to the size, give right-of-way to the other flight. Make sure the team is not going to be moved out into traffic or where free passage would otherwise be disrupted

SICK CALL
If a student feels ill at the beginning of a duty day, go to sick call. The following rules apply to sick call.
NOTE: You must have a valid reason to go to sick call!
Students can obtain a sick call appointment by calling 2-2626. Students will go to sick call wearing blues (exception: when at pool or otherwise directed by an instructor). Flight surgeons are available Tue, Thurs, and Fri 0700-0800, bldg 242 Immediately upon completion of sick call at bldg 6612, the student will return to bldg. 242 or return to the pool if the team is there Report in Give the unit (yellow) copy of the waiver or other paperwork to the class proctor, inform him of your status and make a copy for the MTL’s Keep a copy (pink) of the waiver with you at all times. Place it in a waterproof pouch to keep it dry During the rest of the training day, sick call is permitted only in an emergency. Students will receive approval from the class proctor, director of training, or the instructor in charge of the next training event before departing to any sick call. The class leader must notify the class proctor or any other instructor if an emergency situation exists, and the student will follow the same procedures as outlined above Outside the normal training day, Wilford Hall Medical Center Emergency Room is the only facility for medical emergencies. The MTL’s will immediately be notified of the situation, and students that are sick or injured needing assistance will either find an escort prior to departing or call an ambulance. If you go to Wilford Hall or are seen by any medical authority you must be seen by the Flight Surgeon on the next duty day. A student placed on quarters for bed-rest is exempt from all details. He will remain in bed, except for meals, until taken off quarters. Anyone too sick to train will stay in bed through the remainder of that day and night. The day room is NOT a bedroom. Students with medical waivers for any exercises are still required to get up at the regular time and report to the team leader. Those on waivers will attend all scheduled training sessions and be present for role call. When their name is called, instead of answering with “Hoo-Yah,” they will respond with “Waiver.” Students on running or calisthenics waivers will then be released to perform details. Those on pool waivers will stay and assist with team equipment unless told otherwise by the instructor in charge of the event. If a student is needed for CQ/ACQ duties the team leader will utilize personnel on waivers instead of members who are in training. A student will not do any exercise restricted on his waiver. It is your personal responsibility to be sure that all instructors are advised of a waiver condition! If a student feels well enough prior to the release date of the waiver, and desires to train again, he must return to sick call to be removed from his waiver. No one comes off a waiver without a doctor’s evaluation and order. If additional physical problems occur, the student will report back to sick call.

EXCEPTIONS
There are only two reasons a student does not train when not at sick call: Excused by the class proctor or the instructor running the event A valid waiver

ISSUED MEDICATIONS/SELF-MEDICATION
The Flight Surgeon may prescribe medications for your injury or illness, and you are to follow the instructions exactly as written with these medications You will not use another students medications or buy over-the-counter preparations to self-medicate for injuries or ailments

INJURIES
In order to standardize our policy of injuries and rehabilitation, there will be no exceptions to the following guidelines. If you are injured, you must go to sick call during the designated sick call hours (unless an emergency), to see a flight surgeon If you cannot run, swim, or perform calisthenics, you must have a waiver that allows you to miss that area of training. If you're hurt, rest will decrease the chances of it becoming more serious. If the waiver exceeds one week, the student must receive a blue consult card which authorizes rehabilitative therapy Immediately upon returning from sick call, advise your class proctor of your condition. If the waiver is going to put your missed training days over the limit, you will be evaluated for continuation in training. All aspects of your student record will be reviewed in consideration of rehabilitation therapy, set-back, or elimination from the course Rehabilitative therapy while continuing in training will only be permitted for students who have completed sufficient training time to establish credibility. A detailed review of the student's training record will be held, and evaluation done by the class proctor and the director of training You will be required to complete the weekly physical evaluations regardless of a rehabilitative therapy schedule. They will effect your standing in class the same as the other students Physical therapy is not automatic. Each individual will be evaluated separately, based upon his student record. If the condition is not resolved with physical therapy, then there will be further review by the class proctor, Director of Training, and Superintendent

APPOINTMENTS
Students will check with the class proctor and team leader prior to making any appointments that conflict with training Prior to attending any appointment, you must advise your team leader and sign out in the appropriate log. Upon returning from appointments, students will report in and advise the class proctor, assistant class proctor, or any other cadre if primary and assistant are not available of your status Advise team leader of your status Failure to meet an appointment is a UCMJ offense (Failure To Go)

MISSED TRAINING
It is crucial for you to attend all training sessions to keep up with the training program. No missed training for students who have not completed Phase I (IQT superintendent will have final say in continuation of students who miss any portion of Phase I) If you miss more than 2 runs, 2 calisthenics, 3 water confidence, 2 swim training, or 2 of the following training events (weight training, obstacle course, grass/guerrilla drills) your standing in the class will be assessed by a records review and input by the cadre. Students that miss portions of academic classes will be assessed by the instructor teaching that class. After the review you will be considered for Probationary Continuation Elimination from current class Setback or eliminated from course Progress checks are counted as part of the training sessions, therefore, missing a progress check counts as a missed training event

UNIFORM
The team leader or assistant class leader will dictate the uniform for each training event. The whole team will wear the same uniform and maintain uniformity during all mandatory formations. The PT uniform is: Shorts, T-shirts, and running shoes. Physical training uniform will be kept in good repair. Only all white socks are authorized to wear with the PT uniform Watch cap, sweat pants, and sweatshirt will be worn as the weather dictates

NOTE: The PT uniform will be worn during physical conditioning, details at the school, or as directed by the class proctors or MTL’s. With instructor approval the PT uniform can be worn to: the flight surgeon if training dictates, attending physical therapy, or eating at the dining hall. The PT uniform is never worn to an official appointment or other activity on-base, not specified above

DUTY SCHEDULE/HOURS
All PJ/CCT students will use this schedule as a guide. Instructors will advise class leader of training hours.
Morning wake-up
Mandatory breakfast
Dormitory clean-up
- Monday - Saturday, as per MTL’s standard
- Sunday, general clean-up
- Sunday evening, all students will participate in clean up of the dorm, and the team leader is ultimately responsible for the cleanliness of the entire facility. (Further guidance concerning specific team leader duties and responsibilities can be found in 37TRG Instruction 32-1). Training
- Students awaiting training: Monday - Saturday as determined by the PTRR proctor
- IQT course student: Monday - Saturday as determined by class proctor
- All students: Sunday, no scheduled training
Mandatory Lunch:
- Monday - Friday
Saturday Training:
- Students are used for swim training and PAST counters or as determined by class proctor and PAST instructor evaluator.

CHAPTER 2
SAFETY STANDARDS

This chapter outlines the policies on Safety Standards, and also serves as a briefing guide for all newly assigned students. All students at the Pararescue/Combat Control IQT Course will be responsible for reading, understanding and knowing all information here.

GENERAL
Whether training or on your personal time, safety is essential in decision-making. Our training includes some inherently dangerous activities; therefore, strict attention to student and instructor safety is paramount. Safety is a matter of exercising common sense and good judgment. Only students who exhibit good, sound judgement and decision-making skills are selected. The following guidelines will be adhered to without exception: Horseplay of any kind will be not be tolerated! If a fire or a safety hazard exists, evacuate and notify an instructor immediately If a problem arises during off-duty hours, and can’t wait until the following duty day, advise the MTL In an emergency, call 911, give the location and nature of the emergency, then report this immediately to an instructor/MTL

ROPE CLIMB
All students in Phase I and II training are required to climb the rope after finishing a run (except evaluation days). No student may use the rope climb at any other time without an instructor’s supervision. The following precautions will be used: Spotters (2 each) are posted at the bottom of each rope prior to anyone’s climbing and are required to closely observe the student who is on the rope If you feel you’re going to fall, yell "Falling” and hold firmly onto the rope. “Do not let go of the rope!” Keep feet and knees together to minimize the risk of injury Do not "slide" down the rope If an instructor decides a student is unable to safely climb to the top and make it back down, he will instruct the student to stop climbing and to climb back down

RUN TRAINING
The team leader is to ensure each man is properly stretched, warmed up, and hydrated, prior to and after the run. If a formation has eight or more members, road guards are required when crossing any street or passing through an intersection Students will carry flashlights when running in low light or darkness or dictated by the lead instructor When approaching an intersection or a street, the instructor will designate how many road guards will be needed and signal the locations (if needed) The instructor will command, "ROAD GUARDS OUT", and the appropriate number of students from the front of the formation will sprint to their locations Road guards will run in place while facing on-coming traffic with right hand extended and palm toward the traffic Road guards will stay in position and stop traffic until the formation has passed through the area then catch up to the formation and fall to the rear of the group If a vehicle refuses to stop, move out of the way If you are injured during the run, immediately notify an instructor

CALISTHENICS
The team leader will ensure each member is properly stretched, warmed up and hydrated prior to and after calisthenics. Do each exercise in proper form. If you've been injured during calisthenics, notify an instructor.

WEIGHT TRAINING
The team leader will ensure each member is properly stretched, warmed up, and hydrated prior to and after weight training.
Students will have towels to wipe off the machines
Students will always wear shoes in the weight training area
Students will never use weights without an instructor present
Students will always have a spotter when using the free-weights
If you've been injured during weight-training, notify the instructor

POOL TRAINING
The team leader will ensure each member is properly stretched, warmed up, and is hydrated prior to and after the swim. All posted pool rules will be enforced No student will use the pool without an instructor present or a lifeguard on duty during open pool hours. If a student uses the pool during open-swim times, they may only use the equipment issued to them. No weight belts in the pool when a lifeguard is on duty If a near-drowning occurs, use a pole, a rope, or life-ring buoy Call 911, giving location and nature of injury Notify an instructor immediately

CHAPTER 3
TRADITIONS

This chapter outlines the traditions of the Pararescue/Combat Control IQT Course, and serves as a briefing guide for newly assigned students. All students will be held accountable for knowing, understanding, and adhering to all information in this booklet.

CADRE RESPECT
The following are exceptions to normal USAF Customs and Courtesies, and are intended to display respect to the instructors’ position, and instill discipline among the students. These are mandatory and will be followed while at the school. Unless another instructor or an officer (not trainee officer) is already present, when an instructor enters the area students will call the area to attention. Students will remain at attention until told to "Carry on" by the instructor, then go to parade rest and exclaim "Hoo-yah” This applies 24 hours a day unless the student is involved in a detail and compliance would be unsafe or unfeasible. Students entering an area where an instructor is already present will complete his task unless told otherwise. Students on morning details in cadre hall are not required to call the area to attention unless an officer enters the area While addressing an instructor or officer, the student will be at the position of attention

CADRE HALLWAY
This is the instructor's area. At no time, other than official duties, will any student be in cadre hallway. Students will obtain permission before entering cadre hallway in the following manner: At the position of attention at the intercom outside cadre hallway, loudly announce “Rank (your name) Plus (number of people with you) To See (persons name) Or (type of business). Stating detail alone is not acceptable Wait at parade rest for permission to enter the office areas. If you have not been acknowledged within two minutes, ask the CQ if the instructor is present. CQ will go to that instructor and announce your presence

DROPS
The primary purpose for drops is to correct a student or teams deficiency, and counsel him on the proper procedure while contributing to evaluation performance improvement. When directed to "Drop" by an instructor, immediately assume the starting position for that day’s drop exercise and begin performing the required number of repetitions.

Monday and Thursday :
IQT students will perform 50+1 evaluation form pushups.
SAT students will perform 35+1 evaluation form pushups.

Tuesday and Friday:
IQT students will perform 75+1 evaluation form flutter kicks.
SAT students will perform 50+1 evaluation form flutter kicks.

Wednesday:
IQT students will perform 25+1 squat jumps.
SAT students will perform 15+1 squat jumps.

Only the instructor that drops a student or students can “Recover” them EXCEPTION: The commander, superintendent, or director of training may take over the drop and recover you. The sequences for drops are as follows: Instructor sounds off with, "Drop." immediately assume the starting position for that day’s drop exercise and begin performing the required number of repetitions When the student has completed the specified number, he performs one more for teamwork. When the student returns to the up position, he sounds off with, "Teamwork”, and remains in the exercise start position, indicating to the instructor that he is finished with his repetitions When the instructor says, "Recover", the student will snap to attention He remains at attention until the instructor says, "Carry-on", then snaps to parade-rest and sounds off with "Hoo-yah"
NOTE: When dropped at the pool, the student will always perform flutter kicks.

EXITING/ENTERING SCHOOL GROUNDS
When students exit or enter the grounds of this facility, either individually or as a team, you will perform the appropriate calisthenic required for ins and outs noted below. Numbers will be that weeks evaluation standard plus one. This applies day or night, weekends, and holidays. When exiting the building slap the NEVER QUIT sign above the door and sound off with “Never Quit.” NOTE: The only exception to this policy will be on evaluation days. Ins-and-outs will be waived for team members only on evaluation days, and only until the calisthenics portion of the evaluation is complete. Students exiting course grounds will perform:
Chin ups on even days:
Pull-ups on odd days.
Students entering course grounds will perform:
Standard push-ups on even days.
Dips on odd days.

ROPE CLIMB
The rope climb is used to build upper-body strength and encourage teamwork. The following procedures are used to climb the rope: The team lines up in two columns, in rest position, facing the ropes. The two front students to the ropes, untie them, and hold taut for the climbers. The next two students mount their individual ropes
NOTE: Always monitor the progress of the climbers.
The climbers match their rate to reach the top at the same time. Once at the top, all team members will count “One, Two, Three” ring the bell and yell "Team Work" The climbers then match their descent rate, and when 3 feet off the ground, stop and hang freely with feet off the rope, while the team counts ”One, Two, Three.” On the count of “Three” the climbers will release the ropes, land, and go to parade-rest, sounding off with "Hoo-yah" Holders will run down the middle of the formation and go to the end of the line Repeat until all members of the team have made the climb
NOTE: An instructor must be present prior to any student climbing the rope.

THE RAIL/TELEPHONE POLE/ZODIAC BOAT
The purpose of these training aids is to emphasize the importance of teamwork, and will be assigned whenever the team functions ineffectively as a single unit. The rail/telephone pole/zodiac will be carried to mandatory meal formations, building #111, or as the class proctor dictates Proper safety and common sense rules apply when transporting any of these motivational/training items, such as the rail during lightening

THE TEAM ROPE
The purpose of the rope is to instill the importance of functioning as a single unit. The rope has been held by thousands of students who have struggled to work together. Some who have gone on to the career fields have sacrificed much for their teams, some have given their lives and that is why it is important that all students show the proper respect and care for the rope. The rope will be carried anytime the class travels around base on official business, except on cadre-lead runs. Rope length carried by the team will be at the proctor's discretion. The following rules apply to care and use of the rope. The rope will be displayed prior to an event and bagged by the entire team prior to the end of the scheduled training day The rope will never touch the ground except when displayed The rope will never be left unattended, except when displayed at the school The brass will never be touched, and always be polished In the event of inclement weather, the rope will remain bagged, or bagged immediately

ROPE COMMANDS/PROCEDURES
The following are guidelines used in bagging, unbagging, and transporting the rope:
Unbagging the rope. The starting position is the team formation in columns of two's, with the team leader adjacent to the first rank. The rope bag is centered and to the front of the element leaders. The commands/responses are as follows:
Team Leader: "Team"
Team: "Ready"
Team Leader: "Attention, Face Center, Face." The columns move to face toward each other. Team leader moves to the rope bag and opens it
Team Leader: "Brass." Team leader hands the end of the rope to the two front students, who in turn pass it down the formation. The team will be staggered, evenly spaced, side stepping to fully extended the rope Team Leader neatly folds the rope bag, places it under his arm, and returns to his original position
Team Leader: "Face Foreword, Face." The formation then makes the appropriate facing movements, so they are again in two columns. The team leader checks that the team is evenly spaced
Team Leader: "Forward"
Team: "Hoo-yah"
Team Leader: "March," then "Double Time"
Team: "Hoo-yah"
Team Leader: "March"
Marching. Follow the guidelines IAW Chapter 1, Troop Movement Arrival at destination. Upon arrival at your destination, the following rope procedures apply
Team Leader: "Quick Time"
Team: "Hoo-Yah"
Team Leader: "March"
Team Leader: "Team, Halt"
Grounding the rope
Team Leader: "Ground Rope." The team immediately squats while stretching the rope, and loops the ends with the brass resting on the rope. Each loop should turn opposite of each other
Team Leader: "Ready, Up." The team stands facing forward at attention
Bagging the rope
Team Leader: "Face Center, Face." The columns make facing movements toward each other. The team leader marches to the front of the formation and opens the bag
Team Leader: "Bag The Rope." The first team member immediately hands the Team leader the end of the rope and squats down to hold open the bag. The second team member helps by guiding the rope into the bag
Team Leader: "Face Front, Face." The formation makes a facing movement so they are again in a column of two's.
Team Leader: "Cover," then "Fall Out." If at the dinning hall and preparing to go into eat, command the first two team members to carry the rope bag into the dining hall. Then, "Column of Files From The Right/Left, Forward, March." The team then marches into the dining hall leaving one team member to guard the rope
Doubling the rope. If the team is small, the rope can be doubled over when carried. The brass ends will be in the back of the formation. The team will not be staggered in this formation

TEAM CARTOONIST
It’s the team leader’s responsibility to select a team member as the team cartoonist. The artist is released from other morning details. The theme of the cartoonist's art is to promote good humor about an idea or event that occurred during the previous training day, and should reflect an imaginative description of the event. There are few restrictions placed on the cartoonist, except all drawings will be done in good taste and humor. Foul language is not acceptable.

SKIT
It's the team leader's responsibility to prepare a skit to be viewed by the cadre after each physical evaluation. The theme of the skit is to promote good humor about an idea or event that occurred during the previous weeks training and should reflect an imaginative description of the event. There are few restrictions placed on the skit, except it will be done in good taste and humor. Foul language is not acceptable.

RECORD BOARD
The record board is a listing of the individual records achieved through weekly PT evaluations. It’s there for two reasons: to recognize the individual achievements of those students who have gone before you and to symbolize the personal commitment to excellence. The following criteria applies to have your name placed on the record board:
Must be a documented accomplishment with an instructor present, counting, and/or keeping track of the time. Entry must be verified by student affairs Must be a graduate of the Pararescue/Combat Control IQT Course

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
The course continues to recognize the superior accomplishments of the students in training. Two formal methods used are the Honor Graduate and Superintendents Awards. To graduate this course is an enormous accomplishment for all students, but special recognition is given those students who have demonstrated a desire to set a higher personal standard than required by formal evaluations. The following criteria apply to each award.
Superintendent’s Award
Given to the student who best exemplifies the traits that build team work and morale through esprit-de-corps, informal leadership, military bearing and enthusiasm
The recipient of this award is determined by a closed vote of their peers and by the cadre. This is not a popularity contest Those selected for this award have demonstrated over and above their peers, an ability to consistently lead by example, using the traits indicated above

Honor Graduate
Given to the student who has accumulated the most points totaled from academic and physical evaluations, minus those of administrative actions taken against him. The following is a breakdown of the point distribution system.

Academic Evaluations
Metrics Block Test
Dive Physics Block Test
U.S Navy Dive Tables and Dive Terminology Block Test
Medical Terminology Progress Check
Physical Evaluations
Water Confidence Evaluations
(No score for failures)

NOTE: Point distribution will be briefed by student affairs

Administrative
These items will cause deductions from your overall score:
Setback in training - ineligible
An Article 15, non-judicial punishment - disqualified
A letter of reprimand - minus 500 points
An unsatisfactory letter of counseling - minus 100 points
Each missed training event - minus 50 points
An outstanding letter of counseling - positive 100 points

MOTIVATIONAL TRAINING AIDS
The purpose of these training aids is to emphasize the importance of teamwork, and will be assigned whenever the team functions ineffectively as a single unit When assigned a class token to carry or wear, the student will have that item in his possession or within arms length at all times during duty hours

CHAPTER 4
POLICY VIOLATIONS/CORRECTIVE PROCEDURES

This chapter covers policy violations and corrective procedures, and explains actions available to the cadre and class leaders for maintaining discipline and improving student performance. All students are responsible for reading, understanding, and following the information provided.

GENERAL
As stated, the mission of this course is to screen and train airmen who personally and professionally exemplify the standards demanded in the Pararescue and Combat Control career fields and is achieved through demanding physical and mental elimination processes. Learning and living the self-discipline of military life is a key element to succeeding in the screening, because without commitment to discipline, we would not be capable of defending the greatest nation in the world. To maintain a martial spirit and unit pride, your adherence to the policies of this course is demanded without exception. This chapter outlines the policies for violations and corrective procedures so you are well informed of the consequences of your actions.

COUNSELING
Our counseling program is used for documenting student performance and guide students toward positive goals. Official counseling sheets (AF Form 174) are used by the cadre to document a student’s breach of discipline, failure to maintain AF standards of conduct. They are also used to recognize motivation and dedication in training. The following are reasons for receiving a counseling sheet:
Academic
Failing a test.
Failure to complete an assignment
Outstanding performance, obtaining 100 percent on a written examination
Physical
Failure to meet a specific daily standard
Failure to meet a specific weekly standard
Performance during any phase of training
Mental
Disobeying rules and standards (Integrity Violations)
Missing formation
Missing appointments
Safety violations
Actions which effect the overall motivation of the team
Recognize motivation and dedication in training
NOTE: The superintendent may remove any student from training who consistently exhibits a poor attitude
Setback/Elimination/Ringing Out
Setback
NOTE: The superintendent determines setbacks after a thorough record review. It is a privilege and is never guaranteed! Only the highest caliber students will be given the opportunity of a setback. If you are setback in Phase II you will not have to complete Phase I again but must maintain at a minimum week 4 standard.
Elimination
Students are determined to be unsuitable for continued training by either the course Superintendent or the Formal Review Board. Students can be eliminated from training for: Verbalizing “I quit”, "I don’t want to be here anymore”, “I self eliminate”, "I can't or I won't" or otherwise indicates to an instructor that he no longer wishes to continue in training thus declaring his unsuitability for the career field. As a common practice, students, when initiating this self-elimination clause, will be given two choices by the instructor to "ring out" or continue training (a third choice is allowed in the interest of safety-initiated by the instructor or student-this action constitutes follow-up with medical authorities to determine suitability for training). The following are addition examples for elimination:
Receiving an offered setback for failure to progress but refuses to continue
Being medically disqualified by the flight surgeon or specialist
Receiving excessive safety violations that jeopardize him and or the team
Receiving three letters of counseling for unsatisfactory performance in any similar area and can’t overcome his training weaknesses after specialized assistance
Failing to meet the entry PAST or course standards. Setback in lieu of elimination is considered for those students where it is determined that extra time is likely to help them overcome weaknesses - it is not a guarantee
Failing to progress in training after multiple setbacks
Committing an offense under the UCMJ or violation of course policy, which demonstrates the refusal to uphold the standards of excellence, required by the Air Force and these career fields. This includes integrity violations.
Ringing Out
Students, who refuse to participate in training when capable, will "ring out" with a siren identifying them for self-elimination from PJ/CCT training. All student's who eliminate, at soonest allowable time, report to the Flight Commander or designated representative in blues for an interview. You will fill out a Form 601, immediately outprocess PJ/CCT school (turn in gear, Form 601, out brief with Superintendent), and immediately outprocess PJ/CCT dorms. Exceptions will be made during the Field Training Exercise (FTX).
If you quit you will not be reinstated. We will sustain your decision! Formal Review Board (FRB)
The purpose of a Formal Review Board is to review a student’s status in the course and determine if that student should continue in training or be eliminated. Students that quit or indicate to an instructor that they do not want to be a PJ/CCT will not require a FRB.

CHAPTER 5
TEAM LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES

This chapter outlines the policies regarding specific Team Leaders responsibilities and establishes the procedures for appointing team leader/assistant team leader. Every student is responsible for reading, understanding and knowing the duties, responsibilities, and authority of students placed in leadership roles, and will be held accountable for all the information contained within this chapter.

AUTHORITY
Enlisted class-leaders derive their authority from AFR 39-6, "The Enlisted Force Organization"
Officers derive their authority from the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
Team leaders are extensions of the cadre, therefore their directions must be followed and supported by their team

GENERAL GUIDELINES
Student team leaders will participate in all student activities. The following are guidelines to be followed without exception by all students in leadership positions.
Team leaders are forbidden to render physical punishment or assign drops to other students
Team leaders are in a position of authority, and will be treated with the respect due their rank and/or position
Team leaders must earn the respect and support of their team to be effective
Team leaders will report significant events, incidents, and trends to the class proctors and MTL’s
Team leaders will:
Be the only member of the class authorized to wear a watch. If setback and in PTRR you may wear a watch.
Conduct frequent team meetings to insure your team members understand policies and expectations of them
Maintain open and continuous communication with the instructors and MTL’s, insure all course standards are met
Counsel immediately. If a negative or positive trend is detected, let the student(s) know you are in charge, what you expect, and what action will be taken to change or continue the trend
Document everything. When you counsel an individual, make a note of that counseling on an AF Form 174, Individual Record of Counseling. Be sure the assistant class leader is aware of the counseling history Refer when necessary. Not all counseling sessions need to be referred to the cadre, and may actually degrade your position with the team if done unnecessarily. However, failure to take action will also degrade your authority and ability to lead. Immature team members may use this weakness to take advantage of the situation, leaving you ultimately responsible. Be aware, and always refer if:
Continued counseling fails to correct a trend
Individual(s) display recurrent negative attitudes
The event is significant
Violence is involved
Drinking is involved
A course policy violation occurs
The event would disgrace this course
It’s an emergency

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
There are many unwritten duties that go with the position of team leader and the following lists some of your primary duties. Team leaders will: Insure the order, safety, and good conduct of the class, and continue in this role throughout the training pipeline Know the location and reporting times of all formations and the locations of all students (leaders obtain this information from the instructors). Ensure that all students fall out for all formations, unless excused Ensure that all physical conditioning programs (except pool) are completed when a instructor is not available
NOTE: This is only applicable to PTRR status (SAT’s) and during Grad status.
Conduct formations, movements, etc. Team leaders will familiarize themselves with AFR 50-14, "Drill and Ceremonies," for proper formation movement, and are responsible that road guards are posted and safety requirements are met at all times
Assign and supervise all student details, making sure standards are met, and all personnel equally share duties. Leaders will assign bay chiefs, if necessary, to ensure all details, both inside and outside of the dormitories are accomplished
Post a weekly CQ schedule that includes all students. Designate two students for each duty period. During the start of a class and there are no setbacks to work CQ, ensure the cadre are aware of this so other means are taken to provide adequate coverage.
Take all necessary actions in emergencies. Team leaders will know who to notify and what action to take during emergencies, and will immediately notify the class proctor, or someone in the chain of command, of the situation
Make written reports/checks/inventories
At the minimum, team leaders will accomplish the following:
- Team status and facilities report. Monday - Friday, a written report, advising the status of the team and any discrepancies with the facility, will be given to the class proctor by 0630
- Cleaning supply inventory. On Wednesdays, team leaders will conduct an inventory of cleaning supplies and report shortages to the supply NCO
- Team fund review. If there is a team fund, the team leader will review the team fund ledger weekly, account for all funds, and sign the review with the class proctor

CHAPTER 6
PHYSICAL/WATER EVALUATIONS

This chapter outlines the Physical/Water Evaluation procedures and policies. It also serves as a briefing guide for newly assigned students in the Pararescue/Combat Control IQT Course. All students will be held accountable for reading understanding and knowing the information contained in this chapter.

GENERAL
On Mondays you will be given an evaluation in running, calisthenics, and swimming. On Tuesdays you will be given an evaluation on water confidence. Arrive at each of these evaluations mentally and physically prepared to do your best. Physical conditioning is accomplished by doing your best during the weekly training. You will be given points for performance over the minimum standards, which will be used to determine the training decisions, and honor graduate status. The following criteria is used for the weekly evaluations:
Missing an evaluation due to medical waiver, sick call or any other reason is an automatic failure of all areas missed
If a student fails any event during an evaluation, he will complete the remainder of the evaluation.
To pass a weekly evaluation, a student must:
complete the minimum calisthenics repetitions in the allotted time determined by that week of training standards
Calisthenics are evaluated separately. Repetitions will be counted by an instructor, and must be completed in proper form
Failure of the same calisthenics exercise in two consecutive evaluations will be grounds for elimination.
Successfully complete the run in the allotted time. Failure of two consecutive run evaluations will be grounds for elimination
Complete the distance swim in the allotted time. Failing two consecutive swim evaluations will be grounds for elimination
Complete each water confidence exercise:
buddy breathing
drown proofing
equipment recovery
weight-belt swim
underwater knots and treading water.
Each task is evaluated separately. Failure of any water confidence task in two consecutive evaluations will be grounds for elimination from your current class

PHYSICAL OBJECTIVES
Run
Wearing a PT uniform and no watch, a student will run the required distance of a measured course on flat terrain, without assistance and under the maximum time limit. Throughout the run, the student will be updated on the distance remaining and told to increase his pace if he is lagging behind the maximum time. There will be a 30 minute break prior to starting calisthenics
Calisthenics are performed in the order listed. There is a 3-minute rest between each exercise.
Pull-ups
Wearing a PT uniform and no watch, the student will perform the minimum number of pull-up repetitions specified within one minute, without assistance The student is required to use only his arms, chest, and back muscles to accomplish the pull-ups. The exercise begins from a dead hang, arms fully extended, with hands placed approximately shoulder width apart, and the palms of the hands facing away from the body On the command "go," the student will pull himself up so that his chin is over the top of the bar and level and he is looking forward, then return to the starting position (count of 1 repetition) Kicking, swinging, jerking, or breaking form at any time during the exercise, is unauthorized and will be called by an instructor, disallowing that repetition from count When the time limit is complete, the student will hang from the bar until told to recover If you fall off the bar the count will stop with the last repetition, and you must remount the bar Breaking form at any time during the exercise, is unauthorized and will be called by an instructor, disallowing that repetition from count
Sit-ups
Wearing a PT uniform, no shoes, and no watch, on a mat on flat terrain, the student will perform the minimum number of sit-up repetitions, within 2 minutes The student may use only his upper abdominal and hip flexor group muscles for sit-ups, and will begin the exercise laying flat on his back, fingers interlaced together behind his head, elbows flat on the mat, feet together, and with legs bent 90 degrees at the knee Another student will hold the feet of the exerciser in place, with his hands securely gripping the exercisers feet only. Holder may not provide any other advantage to the exerciser On the command "go," the student raises his upper body at the waist to break an imaginary vertical plane created from the base of the neck down to the base of the spine, then immediately return to a supine position with the shoulder blades touching the mat (count of 1 repetition) There is no rest position during this exercise, and the hands must remain laced in back of the head. The pelvis must remain flat on the mat, and the knees bent at 90 degrees at all times. Breaking form at any time during the exercise is unauthorized and will be called by an instructor, disallowing that repetition from count When time expires, the student will go back to the starting position until told to recover
Push-ups
Wearing a PT uniform, no shoes, and no watch, on a mat on flat terrain, the student will perform the minimum number of push-up repetitions, within 2 minutes.
Starting position is hands placed comfortably apart, feet together; the legs are extended and remain straight along with the back.
Count one, lower the body until the upper arms are parallel to the ground.
Count two; return to the starting position. The rest position is with the buttocks raised or in the starting position.
Hands and feet must remain in contact with the ground. If you raise your buttocks you must return to the starting position before beginning the exercise.
Breaking form at any time during the exercise is unauthorized and will be called by an instructor, disallowing that repetition from count When time expires, the student will go back to the starting position until told to recover
Fin Swim
Wearing a bathing suit, T-shirt, mask, fins, booties, and no watch, the student will swim the required distance of a measured pool without assistance and under the maximum time limit. There is no rest during the swim! The leading arm/trailing arm using the legs only in a flutter-kick motion to move through the water. The body position for this technique will be prone to slightly on the side, with one arm leading out in front and the other remaining at his side

Water Confidence Evaluation Objectives
Buddy Breathing
Wearing a bathing suit, a T-shirt, booties, a mask, and sharing a snorkel with another student, in a swimming pool at least 9’ deep, the student will perform budding breathing, while experiencing varied degrees of instructor intensity (Mild, Moderate, and Full) for the prescribed time limit.
The students will be evaluated separately for their ability to remain calm underwater
Students may not struggle or fight with the instructor during the underwater exercise
When evaluated as a team, the students ability to remain calm and assist each other’s breathing by passing the snorkel between them, is assessed Each student will limit breathing on the snorkel to 2 breaths before passing the snorkel to their buddy
One surface breath is authorized
MILD
Mild intensity is defined as buddy breathing with masks on or off, splashing, and frequent checks of their grips on each other and the snorkel by the instructor No breaths taken away
MODERATE
Moderate intensity is defined as buddy breathing with all aspects of mild intensity plus dunking under the surface No more than one breath taken away before a breath is given
FULL
Full intensity is defined as buddy breathing with all previous aspects of intensity plus rolling, and dunking to the bottom of the pool No more than two breaths taken away before a breath is given
Treading Water
Wearing a bathing suit, and T-shirt in a swimming pool at least 9’ deep, a student, will tread water in the pool for the required time, without assistance. The student will tread with his feet only, keeping his ears out of the water and hands above the level of the wrist clear of the water at all times. He may not float on his back, must keep his eyes on the deck instructor at all times, and must remain in close proximity to the starting position (4 x 4 foot square) Swimming around is unauthorized and will result in a failure. The student will be given one verbal warning to adjust his position. If he is unable to correct or it happens again, the student will fail the exercise. The student can use the egg-beater kick or any treading kick to perform this exercise, however the egg-beater is the most preferred method because of its efficiency.
Underwater Knot Tying
Wearing a bathing suit, a T-shirt, booties, and BCM, the student will in a swimming pool at least 9’ deep, using two, 1 meter-long ropes tie a series of knots underwater using the girth hitch, inside bowline, and square knot, without assistance. Each knot series will be evaluated individually. No more than one error is allowed on each set within the series ( i.e. Amn Smith ties the square knot incorrectly, he must re-tie the square knot correctly and the remaining knots in the one knot series correctly in order to pass). The student will use a clear water surface dive and a controlled ascent without pushing off the bottom when tying all knots. All knots will be exact, with the tails of the knots no shorter than 4 inches long. Improper hand placement on the BCM constitutes a failure.
NOTE: Looking upward, the student must blow out his air while surfacing and maintain proper hand placement on the dump valve of the BCM. (Failure to do so is a safety violation).
Drown Proofing
Wearing a bathing-suit, using velcro hand/leg cuffs in a swimming pool at least 9’ deep, perform bobbing, floating, traveling, flips, and mask retrieval. Students are paired up, with one student testing and one acting as a safety. The exercise begins with the student standing on the deck of the deep end of the pool, his hands and feet bound. His safety stands behind him to monitor his pool activity. The instructor will command “Enter the Water”, where the student immediately enters the water, turns to face the safety and begins to bob. The bobbing technique is sinking to the bottom of the pool, bending the knees and pushing off the bottom, exhaling until the surface is reached. When the head breaks the surface, a breath is taken, and begin the process again for the pre-determined amount of time. The second task is floating. The student inhales as much air as possible into his lungs, then tucks his chin into his chest, bends forward at the waist and relaxes. When air is required, the head is raised from the water, a deep breath taken, then return to the float position. Students may not touch the bottom or sides of the pool and are required to stay in a 4 X 4 foot square. The third task is traveling. The student will dolphin kick for 100 meters without touching the bottom or sides of the pool. The dolphin kick is performed on the stomach, body bent at the waist, with the head moving up and down in the water for breaths, using the legs to propel the student across the surface of the pool in an undulating motion. The fourth task is flips. Once the travel is complete, the student begins bobbing again. Within five bobs, do an underwater front flip. Within another five bobs, an underwater backward flip is done. After both flips are completed, the student will submerge to retrieve with his teeth, the mask, thrown by the instructor to the bottom of the pool. He then does five more bobs After all five tasks are completed, the instructor calls “Time”, and the safety will assist the bobber out of the water. The student must accomplish all of the above tasks in sequence and without panicking, or he will be scored unsatisfactory for the exercise.
Equipment Recovery
Wearing a bathing suit, a T-shirt, mask, fins, booties, BCM, and a 8 or 16lb weight belt, in a swimming pool at least 9’ deep, the student will, in two separate dives, ditch and don his equipment , without assistance The student will stand fully equipped in chest deep water until the command "Move To The Deep End" is given. At that time, the student will move to the deep end of the pool keeping his head above water, and tread water for the required time. Upon the command "Ditch Your Equipment," the student will first check that the water is clear below by placing his face in the water, then dive head first to the bottom (clear water surface dive), remove fins, weight belt, and mask, in that order, and arrange it in the following order: fins together side by side and pointed to the deep end wall of the pool, mask on top of the fins faceplate down and parallel, weight belt placed over the mask and fins without twists, securing mask and fins. The metal ring of the mask will lie on top of both fins. After ditching his gear, each student will perform a controlled ascent without pushing off the bottom and proper hand placement on the BCM while blowing out his air and extending a clenched fist over his head.
NOTE: Looking upward, the student must blow out his air while surfacing and maintain proper hand placement on the BCM. (Failure to do so is a safety violation).
Upon reaching the surface, the student will give a verbal and visual "OK" signal and await the command "Recover Your Equipment” At that command, the student will perform a surface dive to his equipment, secure the mask in his teeth or around his neck, don the weight belt, then fins, then the mask, clear it, and perform a controlled ascent without pushing off the bottom and using proper hand placement on the BCM while blowing out his air and extending a clenched fist over his head. Upon surfacing, the student will not touch any gear, give a verbal and visual "OK" signal and move to the side of the pool, keeping head and mask above the water with arms outstretched in front of him when instructed. At the side of the pool, he will pull himself out of the water, sit with his hands interlaced on top of his head and arch his back. All equipment donned must have no twists nor any water in the mask covering the nose piece.
NOTE: Looking upward, the student must blow out his air while surfacing and maintain proper hand placement on the BCM. (Failure to do so is a safety violation).
Weight Belt Swim
Wearing a bathing suit, mask, , T-shirt, a weight belt, booties, BCM, and fins, in a swimming pool at least 9’ deep, the student will swim continuously in a circle for the prescribed time limit, without assistance. Begin the exercise holding onto the wall in the deep end and when instructed to move away from the wall the student will begin swimming (time begins). There are two methods of using your arms to assist your weight belt swim. The UDT recovery stroke is a stroke in which the student must swim with one arm extended in front and the other arm in the recovery swim motion. The UDT recovery stroke requires the trailing (top) arm to come forward through the water (not out of the water) until both arms are outstretched, shoulder width apart. The top arm pulls downward to the hip, then the lower arm pulls downward to the lower hip. Both arms recover to the outstretched arm position again. Swimmers breathe, as the lower arm is pulling downward, lifting the head to get a breath. Once both arms are at the student’s side, he must recover both arms out in front at the same time to begin the sequence over again (four count rhythm). The student may swim with one arm extended out in front (similar to the leading arm/trailing arm stroke), but may use the other arm in the UDT recovery swim motion. The UDT recovery stroke requires the trailing arm to come forward through the water (not out of the water) until the hands are together, then pulls back through the water (half a free-style swim stroke), while lifting the head for a breath. NOTE: At no time during the swim may the sides or the bottom of the pool be touched. To reconfigure any gear it must be done while swimming, treading or on the bottom of the pool. The student must swim on his side only, not on his belly, back or vertical in the water. To prevent himself from swimming on his belly or back, the student will not switch the leading arm out in front when using the recovery stroke. If the student begins the swim with his left arm extend as the guiding arm, then he must maintain that arm in front throughout the swim. He is also required to swim in the designated area. Touching the wall, switching sides, swimming on back or belly, will result in a warning. If the student fails to correct the problem after the warning, or purposefully grabs the side of the pool, he will be failed immediately.
Clump Retrieval
Wearing a bathing suit, T-shirt, and booties in a swimming pool at least 9’ deep, On the command “Retrieve The Weight”, the student will visually scan the water in front and to the side of him, do a giant stride entry and swim directly to the clump and pick it up (may rest it on the shoulder), squat down and push vigorously off the bottom and ascend too the surface. At the surface the student will extend the arm with the clump weight over his head and sound off with his last name, class number and Hoo-Yah without assistance before placing the weight on the bottom of the pool

Week 8 Final Physical Reevaluation.
A student who fails any area in the final physical evaluation will be reevaluated. A run and/or swim failure will be reevaluated with another run and/or swim. If the failure was in a calisthenics exercise, you will be required to perform a 3 mile run at 21:00 followed by all calisthenics up to and including the one that was failed.
Week 8 Final Water Confidence Reevaluation.
Any student who failed an exercise in the final water-confidence evaluation will be reevaluated in the exercise up to and including the one that was failed.

CHAPTER 7
EVALUATION STANDARDS EVALUATION CRITERIA

Calisthenics
The repetitions listed are minimums only. Students will be given 2 minutes to complete as many repetitions as possible of each exercise (1 minute for pull-ups). Points are awarded for successful completion of each calisthenic and repetitions over the minimum standard.

Week	PUSH UPS	SIT UPS	PULL UPS
1	50	55	8
2	50	55	8
3	55	55	9
4	55	60	9
5	60	65	10
6	60	70	11
7	65	70	12
8	70	75	13

Runs: The run times listed are maximums. Points will be awarded for run times under the maximums listed.

Week	Distance	Max Time
1	2.5 Miles	17:30
2	3 Miles	21:00
3	3 Miles	21:00
4	4 Miles	28:00
5	4.5 Miles	32:00
6	5 Miles	35:30
7	5.5	39:00
8	6 Miles	45:00

Distance Swims
The swim times listed are maximums. As with the run, points will be awarded for swim times under the maximums listed.

Week #1 1000 meter fin swim 20:00 maximum
Week #2 1500 meter fin swim 30:00 maximum
Week #3 1500 meter fin swim 30:00 maximum
Week #4 2000 meter fin swim 40:00 maximum
Week #5 2500 meter fin swim 50:00 maximum
Week #6 3000 meter fin swim 60:00 maximum
Week #7 3500 meter fin swim 70:00 maximum
Week #8 4000 meter fin swim 80:00 maximum

Rucksack March
10 Mile 45lb rucksack march will be completed prior to graduation. 10 Mile Run

The 10 mile graduation run will be completed at an eight minute pace.

50 Meter Underwater
A 50 meter underwater will be accomplished prior to graduation.

Water Confidence Evaluations/Progress Checks Points are awarded for successful completion of each water confidence task.

Week #3 * Underwaters, 5 each w/2:30 interval, 25 meters
* Mask and Snorkel, 15 meters, front
Buddy Breathing, 1:00 2 way w/mild intensity
Treading Water, :45
Weight Belt Swim, 4:00 min. w/8 lb

Week #4 * Underwaters, 5 each w/2:30 interval, 25 meters
*Mask and Snorkel, 15 meters, front
Buddy breathing, 1:30, 2 way w/mild intensity
Treading Water, 1:00
Weight Belt Swim, 4:00 w/8 lb
Drownproofing: Bobbing, 5:00, Hands / Feet Tied, Float, 2:00,
Travel 50m, * Flips/Mask Recovery

Week #5 * Underwaters, 5 each w/2:00 interval, 25 meters
* Mask and Snorkel, 20 meters, front
Buddy breathing, 1:30, 2 way w/moderate intensity
Treading Water, 1:30
*Equipment recovery, :15 treading before ditch
Weight Belt Swim, 4:00 w/16 lb

Drownproofing: Bobbing, 5:00, Hands / Feet Tied, Float, 2:00,
Travel 75m, Flips/Mask Recovery)

Week #6 * Underwaters, 5 each w/2:00 interval, 25 meters
* Mask and Snorkel, 20 meters, front
Buddy breathing, 2:00, 2 way, w/moderate intensity
Treading water, 1:30
* Underwater knots, 1 knot per dive
Equipment recovery, :30 treading before ditch
Weight belt swim, 5:00 w/16 lb

Drownproofing: Bobbing, 5:00, Hands / Feet Tied, Float, 2:00, Travel, 100m, Flips/Mask Recovery (Test out ))

Week #7 * Underwaters, 6 each w/2:00 interval, 25 meters
*Mask and Snorkel, 25 meters, front
Buddy breathing, 1:30, 2 way, w/full intensity
Treading water, 2:00
Underwater knots, 2 knots per dive
Equipment recovery, :45 treading before ditch
Weight belt swim, 6:00 w/16 lb
*Equipment Tread,:30, tanks, BC, w/8 lb
Drownproofing: Bobbing, 5:00, Hands / Feet Tied, Float, 2:00, Travel, 100m, Flips/Mask Recovery (Re-evaluation as required)

Week #8 *Underwaters, 6 each w/2:00 interval, 25 meters
*Mask and Snorkel, 25 meters, front
Buddy breathing, 2:00, 2 way, w/full intensity
Treading water, 2:30
Underwater knots, 3 knots per dive
Equipment recovery, 1:00 treading before ditch
Weight belt swim, 7:00 w/16 lb
*Equipment Tread, 1:00, tanks, BC, w/16 lb

NOTE: * denotes progress checks instead of evaluations