CWST
Spring 2007

Combat Water Survival Training or CWST, is used to measure a cadet’s swimming skills as well as their ability to face unique challenges, not routinely encountered on or off campus. CWST consists of several events including, but not limited to: swimming continuously for 10 minutes, treading water for 5 minutes, jumping from the high dive (3 meters) while blind folded with a weapon in hand, swimming 15 meters with weapon in uniform, and jumping into the water and removing all gear while still submerged. Some cadets may worry about this event, or cannot perform all required tasks, but the Hilltopper Battalion realizes these fears and includes remedial swimming courses so that all cadets receive the training they need.

Cadet Captain Modesitt assists MSII Ratterman in the introductory swim group

Cadet Brown and Sanders during the 5 minute water treading section of the CWST.

A cadet prepares to jump from the 3 meter board.

Cadet Brown swims across the pool with an M-16 and an LBE.

A group of cadets treading water.

A view of the 3 meter board.

Cadets must jump from the board with an M-16 and a blindfold