Army Combat Fitness Test 1K Meter Swim

The Army Combat Fitness Test consisting of six events will be official for all Soldiers in October. Soldiers who are limited from performing the 2 mile run due to a documented medical condition may perform one of three alternate cardio events in lieu of the 2 mile run. One of the alternate cardio events is a 1,000 meter swim in 25 minutes. The swim would be performed 10 minutes after the 3 rep maximum deadlift and the sprint, drag, carry event. What do you recommend as a training and conditioning program for the 1K meter swim? More info on the swim event here https://youtu.be/C22lSycp21g
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  • Hi Maintain! Are you a first time swimmer, or do you have any experience in the water? Also, how long do you have until you will attempt the Test? At a straight pace you have 2.5 minutes or 150 seconds to complete each 100m.
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  • Hi Maintain! Are you a first time swimmer, or do you have any experience in the water? Also, how long do you have until you will attempt the Test? At a straight pace you have 2.5 minutes or 150 seconds to complete each 100m.
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