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Comment by Jodi-alumni Ship 4 on August 10, 2015 at 1:01pm

MaryMama, as mtnestr said, this where they test our boys to see how badly they want to become a rescue swimmer. Your son will be pushed hard but if he just keeps his eye on the "prize" and works really hard he can make it through. The attrition rate is high and if he does get rolled back it isn't the end of the world. He will get to try again. Just keep encouraging him and he should do alright. It will also be hard on you because he will call telling you how sore he is and how tired he is and you know there isn't anything you can do to make it better but you both will make it through. Good luck to both of you!

Comment by mtnestr on August 6, 2015 at 6:06pm

MaryMama, I certainly am no expert.  I can only tell what my son's experience was.  It is tough.  This is a part of the training where instructors really find out who is committed.  Many get rolled from this class with another opportunity to try.  My son made it two weeks and failed a test he didn't think he failed.  Many moms will tell you that pressure in itself is a test.  They say instructors watch to see how you react under the stress.  He had to wait and start all over again.  The second time through was much better.  He had been there before, knew what to expect, and was, for a while, a bit of a leader because he helped others.  He graduated from RSS in July and will start the next part of his training mid-August (he thinks). Feel free to ask anything I didn't answer....not sure I'll know, but I'll try. :)

Comment by SailorW'sWife on August 3, 2015 at 10:59pm

Can an AWS be stationed on a shore hangar? Does AWR/S have a different amount of times they're deployed?

Comment by Marianne on July 22, 2015 at 10:08pm

Hi

Comment by Marianne on July 22, 2015 at 4:40am

My Navy son is still in SERE school and my eldest just left for his 2 weeks as a Marine reservist, this military mom thing can be tough!

Comment by proudmama on July 18, 2015 at 3:08pm

mtnestr- What parent dedication! you rescue swimmer is mighty blessed to have you and your family in his life!

Comment by proudmama on July 18, 2015 at 1:37pm

For those interested in what goes on in SERE (opsec approved) it can be found in the book The Red Circle by Brandon Webb. Great book about a young man was an air rescue swimmer first who then became a Navy Seal. His name can be seen in the Rescue Swimmer building for Honorman. A good read.

Comment by mtnestr on July 16, 2015 at 10:01am

Marianne, Your son is like mine.  Mine says, "They say you come out a changed man. I can't wait!"  Gads!

Comment by Jodi-alumni Ship 4 on July 15, 2015 at 10:13am

Marianne, he will get through it and once it's over he will be so proud of himself for making it through it. I know it's nerve wracking for you but you'll do fine too :)

Comment by Marianne on July 15, 2015 at 4:22am

Hi all my son leaves this Saturday for SERE training. Although he is looking forward to it (I don't know what is wrong with that kid!) I am a nervous wreck. Keep him in your prayers.

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