Rookie

Ranger Patrol Item #1: Somersaults Demonstrate 1 forward AND 1 backward somersault in the water as a continuous sequence. Item #2: Head-up Swim Stride entry and swim 25 m or yd. head-up front crawl or breaststroke. Assume ready position. Item #3: Eggbeater Kick Demonstrate 25 m or yd. eggbeater kick on back. Item #4: Object Support Support a 2.3 kg (5 lb.) object for 1 minute in deep water. Item #5: Search Head-up approach into surface dive to a maximum depth of 2 m. Swim underwater for a least 2-3 m or yd. to recover a small object. Surface and carry object to starting point. Item #6: Removal Demonstrate an assisted removal of a conscious victim. Item #7: Stroke Development Swim front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke (75 m or yd.) each. Item #8: Lifesaving Medley