Here's a try ...
The Combat Swim Stroke (CSS). Also known as the Combat Sidestroke, or Combat Swimmer Stroke. It's a funky kind of sidestroke they apparently require Navy Seals to learn.
The Combat Swimmer Stroke is a relaxing and very efficient swim stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke. The CSS is a mix of sidestroke, freestyle and breaststroke. The combat side stroke allows the swimmer to swim more efficiently and reduce the body's profile in the water in order to be less likely to be seen during combat operations if surface swimming is required.
Apparently there's a requirement to be able to do 500 yards in 12:30 or less. I run into guys training this every so often.
Instructional vid. There's a pretty good underwater sequence beginning at about :45
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This guy does his whole 500 in 6:45. Not a bad time!
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Here's a try ...
The Combat Swim Stroke (CSS). Also known as the Combat Sidestroke, or Combat Swimmer Stroke. It's a funky kind of sidestroke they apparently require Navy Seals to learn.
The Combat Swimmer Stroke is a relaxing and very efficient swim stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke. The CSS is a mix of sidestroke, freestyle and breaststroke. The combat side stroke allows the swimmer to swim more efficiently and reduce the body's profile in the water in order to be less likely to be seen during combat operations if surface swimming is required.
Apparently there's a requirement to be able to do 500 yards in 12:30 or less. I run into guys training this every so often.
Instructional vid. There's a pretty good underwater sequence beginning at about :45
4lUHudMN1TU
This guy does his whole 500 in 6:45. Not a bad time!
spayN2MtF_8
