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Part 1: Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards. While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.

After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading. While treading, you can only use your legs. Place your hands under your armpits. Your head must remain above the surface of the water.

After your 2-minute tread, swim 50 more yards.

Part 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.