text: Physical Readiness
  * Continue to hold the waistband together with one hand, while bringing the opposite arm around
  and over the same side trouser leg.
  * Change hands continuing to hold the waistband together with the other hand while bringing the
  opposite arm around and over the other trouser leg.
  Splash Method
  7-35. The splash method consists of the following steps:
  * Place trousers in front and hold the waistband open at the fly with one hand.
  * While using the scissors of frog kick to stay afloat, splash water and air toward the waistband
  opening with a downward motion of the hand, stopping the stroke at the opening.
  * Immediately gather in the waistband to maintain inflation of each trouser leg.
  * Continue to hold the waistband together with one hand, while bringing the opposite arm around
  and over the same side trouser leg.
  * Change hands while continuing to hold the waistband together with the other hand, bringing the
  opposite arm around and over the other trouser leg.
  TASK 2: BOB AND TRAVEL
  7-36. Task 2, bob and travel, consists of the following steps:
  * Sling weapon over the right shoulder, grasping the sling close to the sling clamp with the left hand
  at the chest and the weapon butt plate with the right hand. The weapon is then pulled tight to the
  back. Stand with toes on the edge of the pool deck and face toward the water. Step off the edge of
  the pool deck into the water, with the knees slightly flexed to absorb the impact upon hitting the
  bottom of the pool. Submerge to the bottom of the pool, slowly exhaling air through the nose while
  maintaining control of the weapon. Place the weapon on the pool floor.
  * Assume a squatting position and push off the bottom of the pool with both feet, extending the arms
  overhead and hands together, traveling forward at a 45-degree angle toward the surface (travel).
  Upon reaching the surface, take a full breath and rotate the hips forward, drawing the knees toward
  the chest (bob). Re-submerge to the bottom of the pool by straightening the legs and bringing the
  arms forcefully overhead with the palms turned inward, slowly exhaling air through the nose.
  Repeat the travel action, continuing to bob and travel for fifteen meters.
  TASK 3: TWO-STROKE TEST
  7-37. When performed correctly, the sidestroke and breaststroke enable the Soldier to move through the
  water quickly and efficiently. The sidestroke is one of the most efficient strokes because it allows the Soldier
  the ability to rest on top of the water. It is also the stroke used in the Collar Tow. The breaststroke is the most
  useful stroke for military swimming. It is efficient when swimming through debris and in full clothing and
  gear, and it provides good visibility.
  7-38. Soldiers enter the water at the deep end of the pool using the stride entry. They swim for the length of
  the pool or 25 meters using the sidestroke. Soldiers exit the shallow end of the pool and walk back to the
  deep end starting point. They then re-enter the water at the deep end using the stride entry, and swim the
  length of the pool performing the breaststroke. Soldiers exit the shallow end of the pool.
  COMBAT SURVIVAL SWIMMER
  7-39. Soldiers must successfully complete the following four tasks to become classified as combat survival
  swimmers. Uniform is ACUs, boots, and IOTV without plates. Soldiers carry an M16 or M4 series training
  aid for all four tasks:
  * Task 1: Equipment removal.
  * Task 2: Collar tow.
  * Task 3: 15 Meter underwater swim.
  * Task 4: 3 Meter drop and pool exit.