Video by Sgt. Nathan Rivard
C Troop Combat Water Survival Testing
172nd Public Affairs Detachment
March 23, 2013 | 1:28
C-Troop, 1-172nd Cavalry, Vermont Army National Guard performed Combat
Water Testing at Norwich University in Northfield, VT. The test had soldiers entering the pool in three different stages. In one stage they would have to drop their gear and rifle before exiting the pool. In the second stage they would remove a blindfold before exiting the pool. In the final stage they would swim the length of the pool, 25 meters, with their weapon before exiting the pool. All of the soldiers passed the testing. Available in high definition.
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