What New Coast Guard Swabs Go Through On Their First Day At The Academy | Boot Camp

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Published 2020-08-23

We got an inside look at what it's like on the first day for new freshmen, known as "Swabs," at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Day one marks the beginning of "Swab Summer," a challenging seven-week basic training program all future cadets are required to complete. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all swabs entered a 14-day restriction-of-movement period, known as ROM. According to the Academy’s superintendent, all 271 swabs tested negative for COVID-19. Their training officially began on day 15, which included a physical fitness exam, haircuts, sailing lessons, and drill practice on the Academy's Parade Field. Training is overseen by the Cadre, a group of juniors tasked with leading the swabs through the seven-week program.

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What New Coast Guard Swabs Go Through On Their First Day At The Academy | Boot Camp

All Comments (21)

@AjieA 3 years ago

I’m sure the cadets are so happy that the drill sergeants can’t get in their face
@usmanrafiq3554 3 years ago

The Swabs got tested for covid with Swabs
@rickyssj7695 3 years ago

8:01 my guy got caught in 4K 😂😂😂 he will forever be a meme in his squad
@LegendaryRod 3 years ago

Yooo Those two guys in the back had me screaming they went the complete opposite direction 💀 8:03
@mhl7590 3 years ago

When is Business Insiders going to cover Air Force Academy? The have literally done every one else lol 😂
@madcatgains 3 years ago

7:58 The poor dude in the back not noticing everyone turned left...
@daslimdaddy_0542 3 years ago

4:26 sounded so sad
@bedirhanakdag 3 years ago

8:00 Aight imma head out
@BrooklynMBE 3 years ago

You know it’s fire when this narrator narrate
@diecireal6065 3 years ago

So many crazy things happening right now. Seeing these kids committing themselves to serve gives me hope. Allowing themselves to be yelled at, marching logn hours in the humid heat while wearing mask...who would put themselves through that? And one of these kids may one day save your life or the life of a parent, son, or daughter loss at sea or caught in a hurricane. Nothing but respect. Thanks Business Insider for sharing!
@PinstripeJim 3 years ago

I should've joined the Coasties. Sperry topsiders! Army just gives ya boots.
@michaelalvarez1026 3 years ago

8:03 had me dead
@evanhagen6553 3 years ago

Admiral Kelly was the CO of Cape May as an O-6 when I went to boot camp in 2012. Now superintendent of the CGA. And he still looks the same. That's impressive.
@stryker334 3 years ago

5:00 I bet school was tough as hell with a last name like that. 🤦
@Skopokes 3 years ago

8:02 that man was lost in the sauce during that pivot
@MiguelLopez-rf8lk 3 years ago

just finished army bct in Fort Leonard Wood (C co 2-48) and can safely say covid has diminished basic in so many ways; no hand-to-hand combat, no shark attack, constant field feed, etc.
@mackinzielizabeth872 2 years ago

i used to live right next to the academy about 10 years ago it was always so fun to run around on the green an run into my dad when he was working ahhh such nostalgia watching this
@Anonymous-nj2ow 3 years ago

i did my enlisted time, i think coast guards a great gig for people that need a career and aren't from rich families or just want to serve a few years. The benefits are great and you'll almost certainly travel somewhere you've never been. But it does have trade offs like not having full control where you live or for how long.
@houseorhome2774 3 years ago

The fact when the sgt yells they smell their own breath 😂😂😂
@siddharthchowdaryvunnam525 3 years ago

I swear I just had this doubt myself few hours ago. After watching some of their previous videos, but now I'm surprised how Insider's reading my mind. 😯