Requirements June 1972 – February 1979

1. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim with your patrol, troop, or family.

2. Jump feetfirst into water over your head. Swim 100 yards with at least one reversal of direction. For the first 75 yards, use any stroke. For the last 25 yards, use a resting backstroke. Float for a minute with as little motion as possible.

3. Show water rescues in the following ways:

a. Reaching.
b. Throwing.
c. Going with support.

4. Show rescue breathing.

Requirements February 1979 – February 1989

1. a. Tell what must be done for a safe swim with your patrol, troop, family, or other group.

b. Tell the reasons for the buddy system.

2. Jump feetfirst into water over your head. Swim 100m (or 100yd.), with at least one change of direction. For the first 75m (or 75yd.) use any stroke. For the last 25m (or 25yd.), use the elementary backstroke. Right after the swim, stay in the water and float for a minute with as little motion as possible.

3. Water rescues:

a. Show reaching.
b. Show throwing.
c. Describe going with support.

4. Show rescue breathing.