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SWCC Training
Do any moms out there have info. about the SWCC training in Coronado. My son is out there now and is waiting for training to begin. How long is it, how rigorous is it and are they allowed any family visitation during training?
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Permalink Reply by beachmom76 on
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My husband was a SWCC before they developed the screening and training program, so I am not sure about specifics. I did find that the training program is about five months and is pretty intense. There are a few websites that have information with the training schedule and physical requirements. You can check out http://www.sealswcc.com/navy-swcc-training-stages-overview.aspx Unfortunately, the official Navy SWCC site seems to be under construction at the moment.
As far as visiting, I don't believe they have the same limitations as boot camp, but they keep the trainees busy. Since he won't be able to take leave during the training, you may only be able to see him at night. That said, having lived in Coronado for seven years, I would encourage you to make the trip. If you have never been there, it is one of the most beautiful spots in the US.
Best of luck to your son. My husband says that his hears on "the boats" were the best years of his Navy career. He frequently said he couldn't believe he got paid to do that job!
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Permalink Reply by judy r on
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Like beachmom my experience with SWCC training is over 20 yrs old. Can tell you when he is finished he will be in a tight knit community and will make some of his best buds ever. My son loved it and did it for his whole Naval career. He is retired now but the guys still stay in touch and get together when they can and he has been out for 8 yrs. John says the training is tough and hard basically a step below the SEAL training and only the best go forward. Good Luck to your son and welcome to the Community.
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Thank you both for your replies, support and to hear the positive experiences. We had to come to grips with my son's decision to be a SWCC and say to ourselves this is what he wants to do, not something we would have chosen for him. We are very proud of him but fear and hope he remains safe. I've read the training is intense but wanted some first hand experiences and some of the details as my son cannot answer some of these questions at this point. One of the reasons I wanted the info. is because we are trying to coordinate a family reunion while he is out there as my middle son will be leaving for college this year. I have been out to San Diego once and visited Coronado and it was beautiful; I loved it out there. Thanks again!
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annie I noticed there is a group for swcc moms here you might want to check it out it is called headed for swcc maybe they can answer some of your questions
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Permalink Reply by Denise-- Seabee Mom on
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http://www.navyformoms.com/group/swcc
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/headedforswcc
Here is 2 groups that can help
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