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During the 14 weeks of basic training do you require to know how to swim

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  • Author: Anonymous
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  • Anonymous

    You do not need to know how to swim prior to joining the Army. During Phase 1 training you will be taught how to swim to the standard of passing a MST (Military Swim Test). This includes treading water for 2 mins and swimming 2 lengths of a pool.