Essentials of Military Water Confidence: Strategies for Water Based Selection

Book Synopsis: In the world of military selection, water is known as “The Great Equalizer.” Some of the best athletes and toughest warriors on land have been crushed when thrown into challenging water events. While superior fitness and mental fortitude can get you through nearly any challenge on land, the water is a completely different beast. To thrive, it’s not enough to be a good swimmer. That’s only the beginning. In this book, Dr. Allan explores his Five Pillars of Military Water Confidence: Underwaters, Treading, Equipment control, Floating, and Finning. For each pillar, he takes a detailed look at the technique requirements and offers programming suggestions tailored for novice, intermediate, and advanced candidates. Beginning with his two specialties, Underwaters and Treading, Dr. Allan shares the keys to maximizing your efficiency including form cues, drills plus how to troubleshoot your way out of any existing bad habits. These aren’t the only skills you’ll need to thrive at any water-based selection course (BUD/S, A&S, Basic Reconnaissance, Combat Diver, Rescue Swimmer, Law Enforcement, and others). But mastery of these pillars will provide the foundation for you to meet any challenge in the water and bring you one step closer to getting selected.