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Essentials of Military Water Confidence: Strategies for Water Based Selection

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In the world of military selection, water is known as “The Great Equalizer.” Some of the best athletes and toughest warriors on land have been crushed when thrown into challenging water events. While superior fitness and mental fortitude can get you through nearly any challenge on land, the water is a completely different beast. To thrive, it’s not enough to be a good swimmer. That’s only the beginning. In this book, Dr. Allan explores his Five Pillars of Military Water Confidence: UnderwatersTreading Equipment controlFloatingFinningFor each pillar, he takes a detailed look at the technique requirements and offers programming suggestions tailored for novice, intermediate and advanced candidates. Beginning with his two specialties, Underwaters and Treading, Dr. Allan shares the keys to maximizing your efficiency including form cues, drills plus how to troubleshoot your way out of any existing bad habits.These aren’t the only skills you’ll need to thrive at any water-based selection course (BUD/S, A&S, Basic Reconnaissance, Combat Diver, Rescue Swimmer, Law Enforcement and others). But mastery of these pillars will provide the foundation for you to meet any challenge in the water and bring you one step closer to getting selected. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (November 30, 2020)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 87


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.27 x 9 inches


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    • Not just a great read, but also a great resource.
I have friends that prepare young men and women for military service and different selection programs. I read this and found this to be a well written and well laid out plan on how to build confidence in the water. Most people don't spend as much time around water to build a comfort level that would make overcoming initial instincts to survive selections, and also this book is a good resource to build up personal confidence in water for those that want to improve their ability in general as most people also do not know how to tread water, how to clear a mask and snorkel underwater. There are also some workout plans that give you a structure to build off and work towards improvement. Now the most important resource I found on the Kindle version is the links to videos that allow you to see the techniques described in the text (how many books not only show you what they're talking about by letting you see it in video form?). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2021 by Ray
    • Expert advise, skills, training, well done!
Well done! Clearly an expert who knows the detailed physical and mental preparation and training needed to succeed in order to ultimately save lives.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 2, 2022 by ProSportDoc
    • Solid
Necessary for all hopeful afspecwar candidates
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 11, 2022 by wanda
    • Anyone wanting a bit of insight on how to train for AFSpecwar
While training for phase 2 I picked up this book for a bit of inside guidance for preparation. The drills surely change how I trained.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 17, 2021 by max chounlamany
    • Spot on !
Allan lays out all the water-con details, he breaks down the pool competencies and events you can encounter at selection to a precise science. Application of this knowledge has made me better subsurface. Hooyah green feet & lightning bolt !
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 7, 2021 by Ro
    • Good read
Awesome advice on techniques, mindset, and training plans.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 23, 2021 by Michael

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