I saw a rescue swimmer jump out of a helicopter into tropical storm seas and swim 40 yards to a life raft and back to the helicopter through the rotor wash and waves 12 times saving people out of the raft and clinging to the side of it. They are a different type of human.
If it was tropical storm seas then he didn't "jump" he was lowered by the hoist. "Jumping" is a free fall deployment restricted to a max height of 15 ft in fairly calm seas. We never endanger our swimmers carelessly.
Damn. That lung capacity and stamina is no joke! People take breathing for granted. Watching this makes you realize the value of a breath. Every moment counts. Nuff respect guys.
Most people could do it it’s just a matter of putting in the effort which is still dam impressive not many people fly through hurricanes or swim in the gulf of Alaska to save someone much less want to
@@davidb8373 so you’ve gone through AST “A” school? Do you realize this program has one of the highest attrition rates in all the US military. Not to say Red Cross Lifeguard training in the early 90s wasn’t challenging, but I highly doubt it is anywhere near the difficulty of AST “A” school. Edit: also too, we only see what the camera shows us, you don’t see the 6 months of training these Coasties go through.
@@davidb8373 yeah that’s horseshit the lifeguard course has requirements of a 300 yard swim any stroke, a 20 yard tow, and 2 minutes treading water the AST schools minimum requirements to be selected are a 500 yard swim in less than 12 minutes, a 200 yard buddy tow, a 25 metre underwater swim, 50 shoulder width push-ups, 60 sit-ups, 5 pull ups, and 5 chin-ups, not to mention there nationally registered EMTs
I was in the CG from 75-79, all my years at CGAS Kodiak. The AST position wasn't created till the early 80's. Back in my time all helo crewmembers were "qualified" to do this job. We were so very inadequate compared to these new swimmers. This is the best thing that the CG has done in many years. #SemperParatus
@@deaterk Hey, I ended up getting stationed on C130's so don't directly work with the ASTs too much but still see them around. Been on a few hikes with some of them and they basically sprint up mountains lmao
The toughest 11 weeks of my life were in Cape May, NJ, Jan-Mar of 1974. Especially Ceremonial Holds weeks. A NC boy had no idea how cold it could be up there. Thanks for your service. Semper Paratus.
Really impressive, especially the taming of the freaked out victim. In real life it is very scary to save a totally freaked out person fighting you, the water, the waves, the rotor wash, and getting them into the helo. WOW. You guys are awesome. From USMC grunt, all RESPECT!!!!
When you've just jumped out of a sailboat that is on fire and sinking, and you only have a wusy little life vest cause your raft melted before you knew what was happening, nothing looks better than a brightly colored helo with some buff dude that can swim like Johnny Weissmuller getting ready to jump out of it to save your hurting butts...
Loved this video and the editing is outstanding! I just re-watched the movie The Guardian and it led me to this video. I was a lifeguard in high school and college and remember doing the rubber brick exercise but this training is 10,000 times harder. I salute you sir!
A little jealous they didn’t do this for us back in the day, but love that they do this video montage now. Congratulations and Good luck you guys, your best days are ahead of you. ASTC Revels #243 retired
When i served in the Coast Guard it was my dream to become an AST...harsh reality was the list for A-school was so long, many wait years for the call. I ended up sustaining a nasty shoulder injury....Dream faded.......Horrrahhhhhhh! still a great experience none the less...
@@johnpoppa3554 back then they waived The SN test...All we had to do was pass the MRN...At least i was able to make E3 before I was discharged! Hoorrrahhh
If a rescue swimmer had to knock me out to save me I would be okay with that. Being in water scares the hell out of me. Big respects to them resuce swimmers.
They first water rescue clip, when the guy dives under and around him i liken his approach to a shark attack hahaha. I had to watch it a few times!. Massive respect to all Rescue personnel.
@@jameson1239 Props man, it's a skill worth having aye. Little nicer then some approaches of "just knock em out". It's as predatory as it can get, looks awesome performed correctly too.
The ASM (aka now AST) program has come a loooong way. I remember when we used the Navy’s school house to train our swimmers and they weren’t EMTs. They are a small and elite group within a small and very special service.
I have been watching these training videos for years across all of the forces in the US, and from all over the world. Hands down, this is my favorite so far. Well done!
Idk if your joking or not but when you’re getting thrown around by massive waves and are fearing for your life, all reason goes out the window unless your trained otherwise. Not to mention they do a lot more than just fish people out of than fish people out of the water.
Now those are real men. As a former coastie myself, I could only wish to have been able to go into the AST rate, but my swimming skills were not very good, plus I had breathing issues. So I became a Boatswain’s mate instead. It still was an exciting job being able to help other people in the water, but in another manner. Semper P. ⚓️
Google is telling me about 3.6 meters which is slightly less then 4 meters where I’m trying this out. In a way it explains why I can’t go down on the exact 4 meter spot. I thought swimming was relaxing until I also started doing this and it really is relaxing.
Ist have years since I have seen personal contact recuse. It is not touch to todays lifeguards. Second, Are Coust Guard rescute swimmers better in the water than Seal?
It MIGHT look intimidating, any training school is easy with no distractions. The program is in place and the diet is structured. You are busy so there is NO room for contemplation. I dropped almost 50 lbs in 4 months of USMC boot camp in late 1983. I didn't miss a pepsie or burger as I was never tempted. Training becomes severe as temptations surface beyond the school. You discover the fitness level to be rare as some commands will not allow a sufficient amount of "maintenance" training element to what was "constructed". At ideal fitness, I was 185 and just over 9% bodyfat. Leaving the service, fitness became a luxury during a college "career" of night school. About 40 years later, I am stronger, 223 lbs with a bottomless gas tank. and with a PhD. It is all about the environment.
I saw a rescue swimmer jump out of a helicopter into tropical storm seas and swim 40 yards to a life raft and back to the helicopter through the rotor wash and waves 12 times saving people out of the raft and clinging to the side of it. They are a different type of human.
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If it was tropical storm seas then he didn't "jump" he was lowered by the hoist. "Jumping" is a free fall deployment restricted to a max height of 15 ft in fairly calm seas. We never endanger our swimmers carelessly.
@@silntstl Sorry I was using "jump in" in the colloquial sense. You are correct he was lowered.
Damn. That lung capacity and stamina is no joke! People take breathing for granted. Watching this makes you realize the value of a breath. Every moment counts. Nuff respect guys.
You right bro 👍!
Most people could do it it’s just a matter of putting in the effort which is still dam impressive not many people fly through hurricanes or swim in the gulf of Alaska to save someone much less want to
Red Cross Lifeguard training in the early 90s was harder than this. We had to do all of this in the pool without fins, mask, or snorkel.
@@davidb8373 so you’ve gone through AST “A” school? Do you realize this program has one of the highest attrition rates in all the US military. Not to say Red Cross Lifeguard training in the early 90s wasn’t challenging, but I highly doubt it is anywhere near the difficulty of AST “A” school.
Edit: also too, we only see what the camera shows us, you don’t see the 6 months of training these Coasties go through.
@@davidb8373 yeah that’s horseshit the lifeguard course has requirements of a 300 yard swim any stroke, a 20 yard tow, and 2 minutes treading water the AST schools minimum requirements to be selected are a 500 yard swim in less than 12 minutes, a 200 yard buddy tow, a 25 metre underwater swim, 50 shoulder width push-ups, 60 sit-ups, 5 pull ups, and 5 chin-ups, not to mention there nationally registered EMTs
I was in the CG from 75-79, all my years at CGAS Kodiak. The AST position wasn't created till the early 80's. Back in my time all helo crewmembers were "qualified" to do this job. We were so very inadequate compared to these new swimmers. This is the best thing that the CG has done in many years. #SemperParatus
Nothing but respect for ASTs, currently waiting to go to AET a school and can't wait to work alongside these guys
Eric - How about an update?
@@deaterk Hey, I ended up getting stationed on C130's so don't directly work with the ASTs too much but still see them around. Been on a few hikes with some of them and they basically sprint up mountains lmao
Thank you for all the support!
Got to hand it to the coast guard though they get the most made fun of they are badass individuals who save people
Exactly🐐
If my old wrinkled ass gets in a jam in the water, I hope one of these studs is there to save it. Mad respect, gentlemen.
The toughest 11 weeks of my life were in Cape May, NJ, Jan-Mar of 1974. Especially Ceremonial Holds weeks. A NC boy had no idea how cold it could be up there. Thanks for your service. Semper Paratus.
Really impressive, especially the taming of the freaked out victim. In real life it is very scary to save a totally freaked out person fighting you, the water, the waves, the rotor wash, and getting them into the helo. WOW. You guys are awesome. From USMC grunt, all RESPECT!!!!
The man Who saved a person’s life, as if he saved all humanity ,god blessed em
When you've just jumped out of a sailboat that is on fire and sinking, and you only have a wusy little life vest cause your raft melted before you knew what was happening, nothing looks better than a brightly colored helo with some buff dude that can swim like Johnny Weissmuller getting ready to jump out of it to save your hurting butts...
After 20 years as a Marine infantryman, if I had to choose another service and job, this would be it! Coast guardsman you guys a super cool! 😎
*me chilling eating potato chips with my feet on my desk*
I could totally do that
I know right
Where you are?
I could probably do the pool stuff the actual fitness stuff hell no
@@jameson1239 Z
Yup yup yup yup yup
Loved this video and the editing is outstanding! I just re-watched the movie The Guardian and it led me to this video. I was a lifeguard in high school and college and remember doing the rubber brick exercise but this training is 10,000 times harder. I salute you sir!
The Goat actually did it. I’m so proud of you bud! You worked extremely hard for this.
Thanks brother!
You made it ! Congratulations to all Resue swimmers of USCG this is a taught job.
A little jealous they didn’t do this for us back in the day, but love that they do this video montage now. Congratulations and Good luck you guys, your best days are ahead of you.
ASTC Revels #243 retired
Kurt Revels
Thank you very much for your service! Am 18 and going to join the U.s. Coast Guard soon 🇺🇸
These guys' lung capacity is more than the capacity of Doritos bags
Congrats!! Thank you for what you do it takes a strong group of young men to complete this mission. Well done!
with this kind of video and music, who wouldnt want to join lol.
in the background you got some sgt screaming his head off
Andrew A petty officer*
Company commander in boot camp
DANG!!!! The moves after 3:18 were impressive as they were smooth! Well done class 133-19!! Stay safe and God bless you.
I can’t stop watching these videos… These are literally the BEST MEN in the world…Who could ever crush on a movie star when REAL superheroes exist. ❤🥰
The videos show only a part of how hard these men and women work to be the elite of the USCG! Ladies and Gentlemen thank you for all you do! BZ AST’s!
@Paul they really working hard. how are you doing
You all are a special breed, thank you for your service. 👊🏼🇺🇸
Hope I never have to call these guys but glad to know these guys will come when I reach out on channel 16. Thank you for your service!
Congratulations Gentlemen! AST3 Stamper is a phenomenal example to follow. Proud of you brother.
Thanks Adam.
@@jonathanstamper8464 Glad I chose to be a storekeeper 😂😂 Semper Paratus
Congratulations 133-19, it's an honor to be of service and to dedicate your lives to something more than yourselves. So others may live.
@Cliff hey there, how are you doing
When i served in the Coast Guard it was my dream to become an AST...harsh reality was the list for A-school was so long, many wait years for the call. I ended up sustaining a nasty shoulder injury....Dream faded.......Horrrahhhhhhh! still a great experience none the less...
Yep bunch of 4 year E2s
@@johnpoppa3554 back then they waived The SN test...All we had to do was pass the MRN...At least i was able to make E3 before I was discharged! Hoorrrahhh
What fins do they use please?
@@Richwsams Rocket Fins or Jet fins made by Scuba Pro
Dave S thank you
If a rescue swimmer had to knock me out to save me I would be okay with that. Being in water scares the hell out of me. Big respects to them resuce swimmers.
I went through rescue diver training years ago. This was a great video, and I sure appreciate all that these young men do in service to our country.
Civilian SCUBA Rescue DIVER, or USCG Rescue SWIMMER?
Rescue swimmer?
They first water rescue clip, when the guy dives under and around him i liken his approach to a shark attack hahaha. I had to watch it a few times!. Massive respect to all Rescue personnel.
That’s how I was trained when I took a lifeguarding course you do it so the victim can’t drag you under
@@jameson1239 Props man, it's a skill worth having aye. Little nicer then some approaches of "just knock em out".
It's as predatory as it can get, looks awesome performed correctly too.
The ASM (aka now AST) program has come a loooong way. I remember when we used the Navy’s school house to train our swimmers and they weren’t EMTs. They are a small and elite group within a small and very special service.
I watch these vids before every workout to myself in the right mindset
Semper Paratus Brothers 88-92 , You make all Coasties Proud.
Go USGC. Smallest branch. Only elite. Thank you for your service.💪🇺🇲⚓
5:29 This is why leg day shall never be skipped. Respect 🤙🏾
Thanks boys. I'm proud of you. It's inspiring to see young people excelling, contributing, helping society. Thanks boys.
Their skill impressed me as a newbee in pool.
I have been watching these training videos for years across all of the forces in the US, and from all over the world. Hands down, this is my favorite so far. Well done!
@Nate that's my favorite too. how are you doing?
Way to go Branson!! You absolutely made Airsta Sitka proud!! Awesome Video!
Well done Avery. Bunch of bad ass men saving lives.
They are a brave man GOD bless us coast guard greetings from mexico(puerto vallarta)
It's awesome to watch them save someone they swim far under them than they snatch u up I salute you guys 🙏🙏🙏
DON'T GO IN THE OCEAN ANYMORE.
BUT GLAD THESE GUYS DO.
HOPE MY PLANE DOESN'T CRASH.
GREAT JOB Jon! Congratulations to you and your class!!!
Hats of to you gents.
I got nothing but... Damn Y'all are high speed. Geeeez. Badass!
Back in my day, we just threw a lifesaver in the water and told them to grab on...
Back in mine, we would LAND in the water and pick them up. Miss those HH52's (slow but did the job) and the H3's. Big but was a C130 w/one big rotor.
Back in your day, many more people died. Give these guys some respect. Strategies and methods evolve for good reason.
Idk if your joking or not but when you’re getting thrown around by massive waves and are fearing for your life, all reason goes out the window unless your trained otherwise. Not to mention they do a lot more than just fish people out of than fish people out of the water.
Betting these and 131-19's vids are great recruiting motivators! Great job!
Now those are real men. As a former coastie myself, I could only wish to have been able to go into the AST rate, but my swimming skills were not very good, plus I had breathing issues. So I became a Boatswain’s mate instead. It still was an exciting job being able to help other people in the water, but in another manner. Semper P. ⚓️
I love how they added biggie at the end
It gets really fun when working with Canadian SAR Techs and Air Force PJs
At 51 I would love to train with these guys and try and see if I still have what it takes..
grandioso video, hoy me levante haciendo los ejercicios!!!! gracias por la motivacion!!!! para que otros vivan!!!! hurraaaa!!!!
There is always one with a mustache
WARRIORS!!! MOTIVATORS! Semper Fidelis Gentleman, thank you
Should Still be ASM ! VICTOR 144 lives forever ! From BMs to ASTs SKs to CS we are truly ONE and Semper Paratus for life !!
That water rescue they showed was so cool
they're real Iron man! I respect you guys..
how are you
I have no idea you guys can be so funny too.. Lol! Deep respect to all of you.
This is an awesome class! This job is a very tough job. God bless you all USCG Rescue Swimmers!
Fantastic!!! You guys are the best and so is the music.
Respect for this real mens.
Coast guard is freaking BAE!!! Respect to all.
That was off the hook with an inside scoop well put together and freaking hilarious good job loved it❗️
I don't even know how to swim.
Me either. Good thing I'm not doing this. Though I do believe it is important for everyone to know how to swim so hopefully I will learn soon.
never too late to learn
Just some Balrog with internet access -Exactly 😄👍!
Time to learn
swimming is one of those skills everyone should know how to do. Like driving a bicycle or cooking basic meals
you're black ?
U.S. Navy SAR school is the second highest attrition rate program in the Navy with BUD/S SEAL training obviously being first.
Good job JR Ramos-Yap! and to all the swimmers.
This is only my 100th time watching 🔥😒😬
Frickin Awesome 💪respect for all these teams and families 🙏💪
Awesome video. Really cool techniques shown to rescue those victims in the water
Is it possible to be part of the Helicopter Rescue Swimmer being from another country?
Breath deep boys.. water also carries sound
How deep is the pool where you are going down on legs and jump up?
12 feet!
Google is telling me about 3.6 meters which is slightly less then 4 meters where I’m trying this out. In a way it explains why I can’t go down on the exact 4 meter spot. I thought swimming was relaxing until I also started doing this and it really is relaxing.
I dont wanna make this sound easy but this sounds like so much fun
i know this video is 3 years old but is weltch the same kid off of the coast guard florida videos?
Never send a navy boy to do a coastguard man's job. Greetings from the Washington coast. Semper Peratus! ⚓⚓⚓
Hats off to these guys your awesome thanks for your SERVICE guys🤘🤘🤘
Every person wishes they had done something like this with their lives. If Max Wind has a sailboat issue, thank you in advance for saving my ass!
Ist have years since I have seen personal contact recuse. It is not touch to todays lifeguards. Second, Are Coust Guard rescute swimmers better in the water than Seal?
Классные парни.....сильные, ловкие, суперские.....🌷🌷🌷🌷🇰🇿
hell yeah! Nice video Gents
Thanks man, You're a legend.
I love this training
Notorious big hypnotize 💯🇩🇿🙋🏻♂️R.I.P B.I.G
VersaClimber workout? Damn, that is hard core.
Did 4 years in the Coast Guard. But I was a Boatswains mate
Helicopters get all the attention but boats do most of the saving.
the movie the guardian made me watch these.
The editing at 3:05-3:50 is perfect!
Does anyone know if AST A school only graduates one class annually or does it run in multiple 24 week cycles each year?
Please help I have been watching this almost 10 times!
What do you need help with?
@@jonathanstamper8464 I mean the vlog is very inspiring! I wish I could become part of USCG
@@Justin87878 why cant you?
@@liamd6238 Not American... Canadian Coast Guard is totally different... the rescue program is not as sophisticated as the US's.
These guys would be good to go in any other "Special Ops" Branch of service.
Hell yea I’m shipping next wish me luck I hope I can hold the standards that these guys do
Troll Man, how you doing in the school? MRL
From France thank you
How do they equalize ear pressure during their BOBs?
They go to the swimming world war I think
Do you guys play underwater rugby? If not you should give it a try.
Not in school. But its big in the shops once you graduate!
Respect from Argentina!
Please i am from spain and i want to move to UUEE to enter in the Coast Guard, some one can explain my what i have to do please?
Awesome video this, new fan of your channel here 👏
Thank you!
It MIGHT look intimidating, any training school is easy with no distractions. The program is in place and the diet is structured. You are busy so there is NO room for contemplation. I dropped almost 50 lbs in 4 months of USMC boot camp in late 1983. I didn't miss a pepsie or burger as I was never tempted. Training becomes severe as temptations surface beyond the school. You discover the fitness level to be rare as some commands will not allow a sufficient amount of "maintenance" training element to what was "constructed". At ideal fitness, I was 185 and just over 9% bodyfat. Leaving the service, fitness became a luxury during a college "career" of night school. About 40 years later, I am stronger, 223 lbs with a bottomless gas tank. and with a PhD. It is all about the environment.
That's so cool, wish I can swim