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My son says he is worried about passing his swim test because he is having problems treading the water. Does anyone know about if he does not pass how long will he have to pass it before he get sent home. My heart breaks for him because he wants to pass really bad.
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Comment by lemonelephant on March 26, 2013 at 8:03pm
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Most of those who end up going to FIT do enventually pass and go on to be US Navy Sailors--those who don't go on to be Sailors are usually separated due to injuries or other reasons than the PFA. Most who go to FIT are there around 2 weeks or less. See Battle Stations-21 (BST) within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) especially the info in the paragraph that begins "If your SR has not passed all of his/her final tests, he/she will not be allowed to participate in BST until those are passed." You may also want to join that group while you are there and check out the other Pages (found under the pictures of the members). There will be a lot of information and support for you in that group as well as in your PIR group.
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Comment by daviyonmom on March 26, 2013 at 9:53pm
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Thankyou lemonelephant for the information.
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You are very welcome.
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Thank you Dwan2sTArHeaRtKmom your words of encouragement are very helpful. We appreciate your prays and return them unto you and yours.
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Comment by epicmother on April 11, 2013 at 6:24pm
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My son swims like a rock and finally passed the prone float on the third time. They have people there to train them and help them to pass.
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