Rescue Swimmer School Graduation ?

Posted by Danny Maxwell on August 19, 2010 at 1:24pm

Hi All, my son Tom appears to be set to graduate from RSS on 9/2/2010.  He's at the end of his third week right now and so far so good, he says the real rough stuff is over.  We want to make reservations to go to his graduation but my question was will they hold to that graduation date or will they change it based on the performance of what's left of his class?  Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

 

Danny

You need to be a member of Navy Dads to add comments!

Join Navy Dads

Tags: 9/2/2010, Advice about Rescue Swimmer Graduation, Navy Rescue Swimmer, Rescue Swimmer, Rescue Swimmer School Graduation, United States Navy Rescue Swimmer
Email me when people reply –
Follow

Replies

  • Danny Maxwell September 5, 2010 at 8:07am
    Thanks for the reply Dave, I would agree with you and Scott that they want him to pass, he just has to work a little harder which I know he will do. Thanks again for your support.
    Danny

    David Wells said:
    Of course we have experience with this.. My son got set back a week for a rescue jump in Pensacola Bay, the instuctor was holding his breath and the son called for the Stokes Stretcher, breathing problems call for the rescue sling (faster). Set back is no reason for shame, that only means they want him to learn a bit more.

    Danny Maxwell said:
    Hi All, we spoke with our son Tom a couple of days ago and he told us he got rolled back for two weeks, he made one mistake on one of his multi-rescues and that was it. He passed the medical portion with no problem. Needless to say he feels terrible about it but he is more determined than ever to pass this time.
    Any of you have any experience with this? He said that only two out of his class passed the entire final.
    thanks
    Danny
  • Danny Maxwell September 5, 2010 at 8:05am
    David Wells said:
    Of course we have experience with this.. My son got set back a week for a rescue jump in Pensacola Bay, the instuctor was holding his breath and the son called for the Stokes Stretcher, breathing problems call for the rescue sling (faster). Set back is no reason for shame, that only means they want him to learn a bit more.

    Danny Maxwell said:
    Hi All, we spoke with our son Tom a couple of days ago and he told us he got rolled back for two weeks, he made one mistake on one of his multi-rescues and that was it. He passed the medical portion with no problem. Needless to say he feels terrible about it but he is more determined than ever to pass this time.
    Any of you have any experience with this? He said that only two out of his class passed the entire final.
    thanks
    Danny
  • Danny Maxwell September 5, 2010 at 8:05am
    Hi Scott, thanks for the reply, my son is hanging in there, he actually likes the training and all of the physical stuff, he just wants to finish and get it over with. I guess if they were really wanted to bust his chops they would've had him start over completely so I would agree with you that they think he's got the goods, thanks again for your insight.
    Danny

    Scott H said:
    Some of Billys buddies were rolled back more then once so tell him to hang in there. He will get it they will work with him as long as they see potential in him. Not to be nagative but some were not given that chance so he should fell positive they rolled him back. Only 10 out of 24 graduated with Billy and that was a big class from what I understand. Tell him to keep his spirits up it is all worth it in the end.
  • David Wells September 3, 2010 at 6:47pm
    Of course we have experience with this.. My son got set back a week for a rescue jump in Pensacola Bay, the instuctor was holding his breath and the son called for the Stokes Stretcher, breathing problems call for the rescue sling (faster). Set back is no reason for shame, that only means they want him to learn a bit more.

    Danny Maxwell said:
    Hi All, we spoke with our son Tom a couple of days ago and he told us he got rolled back for two weeks, he made one mistake on one of his multi-rescues and that was it. He passed the medical portion with no problem. Needless to say he feels terrible about it but he is more determined than ever to pass this time.
    Any of you have any experience with this? He said that only two out of his class passed the entire final.
    thanks
    Danny
  • Danny Maxwell September 3, 2010 at 11:29am
    Hi All, we spoke with our son Tom a couple of days ago and he told us he got rolled back for two weeks, he made one mistake on one of his multi-rescues and that was it. He passed the medical portion with no problem. Needless to say he feels terrible about it but he is more determined than ever to pass this time.
    Any of you have any experience with this? He said that only two out of his class passed the entire final.
    thanks
    Danny
  • Brad August 23, 2010 at 10:52am
    Danny, Romeo is longer due to the extra sonar workload, and yes they squeeze the SERE in before or during FRAC typically. Garrett's was midway through FRAC. There are two sites, Califorina mountains, or Maine I believe. Since Garrett was in San Deigo with HS-10 they sent him to Cailfornia's site. All the best to Tom when he gets there! Brad

    Danny Maxwell said:
    Hi Scott, thanks for the reply, we're going hell or high water. One quick question, Tom is going to the Romeo helo and says his A school is 36 weeks and then FRAC is six months and at some point they squeeze in SERE school, does that sound about right to you? Thanks again for your reply and your sons service.
    Danny

    Scott H said:
    Danny congrates to your son Tom for making it this far and good luck to him in these last week. My Son Billy is just finishing up his A school in Pcola in the next couple of weeks and is headed to Mayport for FRAC. I also went to his Graduation from RSS and there werent but a few parents there. Make the plans and go it will mean alot to him. Good luck to him on his journey ahead.
  • Danny Maxwell August 22, 2010 at 8:24am
    Thanks for the info Scott, two years of training sounds about right, thanks again for your insight
    Danny

    Scott H said:
    Biiliy s A school was only 19 weeks and from what I understand fromhim Frac is most of a year not sure exactly and that would include SERE. From what I understand they will train for most of 2 years that is why after they get there wings they have to sign for 2 extra years. There still alot to learn but Im tryin to pick it up. The sierra A school is much shorter




    Danny Maxwell said:
    Hi Scott, thanks for the reply, we're going hell or high water. One quick question, Tom is going to the Romeo helo and says his A school is 36 weeks and then FRAC is six months and at some point they squeeze in SERE school, does that sound about right to you? Thanks again for your reply and your sons service.
    Danny

    Scott H said:
    Danny congrates to your son Tom for making it this far and good luck to him in these last week. My Son Billy is just finishing up his A school in Pcola in the next couple of weeks and is headed to Mayport for FRAC. I also went to his Graduation from RSS and there werent but a few parents there. Make the plans and go it will mean alot to him. Good luck to him on his journey ahead.
  • Danny Maxwell August 21, 2010 at 8:50pm
    Hi Scott, thanks for the reply, we're going hell or high water. One quick question, Tom is going to the Romeo helo and says his A school is 36 weeks and then FRAC is six months and at some point they squeeze in SERE school, does that sound about right to you? Thanks again for your reply and your sons service.
    Danny

    Scott H said:
    Danny congrates to your son Tom for making it this far and good luck to him in these last week. My Son Billy is just finishing up his A school in Pcola in the next couple of weeks and is headed to Mayport for FRAC. I also went to his Graduation from RSS and there werent but a few parents there. Make the plans and go it will mean alot to him. Good luck to him on his journey ahead.
  • Danny Maxwell August 20, 2010 at 6:30am
    Hi Scott, thanks for the reply and good wishes. We're going to head down no matter what and see what shakes out. Congratulations on your son making it through, how long was your sons A school and how does he like it?
    Danny

    Scott H said:
    Danny congrates to your son Tom for making it this far and good luck to him in these last week. My Son Billy is just finishing up his A school in Pcola in the next couple of weeks and is headed to Mayport for FRAC. I also went to his Graduation from RSS and there werent but a few parents there. Make the plans and go it will mean alot to him. Good luck to him on his journey ahead.
  • Danny Maxwell August 20, 2010 at 6:28am
    Hi Dave, thanks for the reply. I'm not sure what changes they've made since your son went through, my sons class started with 24 and is now down to 10 so we'll see what happens. He said the last class graduated only five. We're going to head down anyway and take things as they come. Thanks again for the reply.
    Danny

    David Wells said:
    My son was close to graduation when he did a rescue jump from the helicopter. He did a quick exam of the 'survivor' and called for the stretcher. He got set back a week because the instructor 'survivor' was holding his breath at times to indicate a breathing problem, and if there is a breathing problem you call for the sling to get them to the helo as fast a possible. Of course, back when he graduated, less then 45% of those that started the class finished. While we were there for his graduation, a captain and rear admiral were there to find out why so many were washing out of the class. I guess they have made some changes since then (four years ago).
This reply was deleted.