USCG Helicopter Rescue Swimmer AST "A" School class (133-19)
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Published 2019-09-28
Aviation Survival Technicians (AST)/Helicopter Rescue Swimmers, as they are more technically called by the U.S. Coast Guard, are called upon in extreme rescue situations.
It is little surprise that they must represent the best swimmers the U.S. Military has to offer as they deal with high seas and other challenging environments. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers have been called upon in emergency situations such as natural disasters involving heavy flooding or hurricanes in the past.
The team is currently composed of approximately 350 active-duty members. The opportunity to join the elite force is remarkably selective, as only 998 individuals have achieved high enough scores in training to become ASTs since the 1980s.
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All Comments (21)
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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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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.
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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
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me chilling eating potato chips with my feet on my desk I could totally do that
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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!!!!
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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...
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Nothing but respect for ASTs, currently waiting to go to AET a school and can't wait to work alongside these guys
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Got to hand it to the coast guard though they get the most made fun of they are badass individuals who save people
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Thank you for all the support!
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The man Who saved a person’s life, as if he saved all humanity ,god blessed em
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These guys' lung capacity is more than the capacity of Doritos bags
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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.
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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! 😎
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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!
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You made it ! Congratulations to all Resue swimmers of USCG this is a taught job.
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The Goat actually did it. I’m so proud of you bud! You worked extremely hard for this.
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DANG!!!! The moves after 3:18 were impressive as they were smooth! Well done class 133-19!! Stay safe and God bless you.
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You all are a special breed, thank you for your service. 👊🏼🇺🇸
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Congrats!! Thank you for what you do it takes a strong group of young men to complete this mission. Well done!
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Semper Paratus Brothers 88-92 , You make all Coasties Proud.
