What New Coast Guard Swabs Go Through On Their First Day At The Academy | Boot Camp

We got an inside look at what it s like on the first day for new freshmen, known as "Swabs," at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Day one marks the beginning of "Swab Summer," a challenging seven-week basic training program all future cadets are required to complete. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all swabs entered a 14-day restriction-of-movement period, known as ROM. According to the Academy’s superintendent, all 271 swabs tested negative for COVID-19. Their training officially began on day 15, which included a physical fitness exam, haircuts, sailing lessons, and drill practice on the Academy s Parade Field. Training is overseen by the Cadre, a group of juniors tasked with leading the swabs through the seven-week program. MORE BOOT CAMP VIDEOS: The 6 Most Intense Moments Of Boot Camp | Boot Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vji3NVE6058&t=2s How Coronavirus Is Changing Coast Guard Boot Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioob2BXASvc&t=13s What Canadian Mounties Go Through At Boot Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJyHOVwd3ts&t=574s ------------------------------------------------------ #Pandemic #Military #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/businessinsider BI on Facebook: https://read.bi/2xOcEcj BI on Instagram: https://read.bi/2Q2D29T BI on Twitter: https://read.bi/2xCnzGF BI on Amazon Prime: http://read.bi/PrimeVideo -------------------------------------------------- What New Coast Guard Swabs Go Through On Their First Day At The Academy | Boot Camp