Common use of Swim Test Clause in Contracts

Swim Test. (A) All candidates applying to be part of the Marine Unit will have to complete a swim test to be considered for the Unit. (B) At the conclusion of the oral board interview, candidates will be instructed to report to the pool area. Candidates will then change into their Class D Long Sleeve (Black Utility) uniform along with old laced up shoes, boots, or sneakers prior to testing. No duty belts, ballistic vests, flip-flops or water shoes will be worn during the swim test. (C) The swim test will consist of the following non-timed segments: 1. When instructed to commence the test, candidates will enter the pool fully clothed as described above; candidates will then jump into the pool and swim a distance of twenty-five (25) meters, performing any swimming style from a dead stop without aid (no pushing off). 2. When instructed to commence the test, candidates will enter the pool fully clothed as described above; candidates will then jump into the pool and demonstrate their ability to extricate oneself up and out of the water utilizing the pool’s edge. 3. When instructed to commence the test, candidates will enter the pool fully clothed as described above; candidates will then jump into the pool below the surface. Once candidates resurface, the evaluator will then toss a personal flotation device (PFD) to the candidate. The candidate must be able to tread water or use whatever method to stay afloat until successfully donning the PFD without assistance. After donning the PFD, candidates must then make their way to the pool’s edge and extricate themselves out of the water. (D) Candidates must successfully pass each, non-timed segment of the swim test to be considered a newly eligible-selectable candidate.