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Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer: Standards & Pay | Combat Fitness

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Published on: 12/09/2026

Coast Guard rescue swimmer requirements, AST school, fitness standards, gear and 2026 pay, plus how to train for selection. See the full standards.

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Coast Guard Ranks: Enlisted, Officer and Insignia Chart

Combat Fitness

Published on: 07/09/2026

Coast Guard ranks run E-1 to E-9, CWO2 to CWO4 and O-1 to O-10. See the full chart with insignia, 2026 pay by grade and Navy equivalents. Check yours.

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Cold Water Stress: What It Does to Maritime Performance

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Published on: 30/03/2026

Cold water cuts strength, swimming, and cognition fast. Here's how maritime operators acclimatize, plan around the timeline, and protect performance.

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Strength-Endurance Training for Amphibious Operations

Combat Fitness

Published on: 30/03/2026

Amphibious operations demand strength and endurance at once. Here's how to train strength-endurance for the swim-to-land transition operators actually face.

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