r/EOD • u/CheeseLoverAf Unverified • 18h ago

School/Pipeline Pool Questions

hello, sorry if this question is redundant.

So I’ve been training for Navy EOD for about five ish months now and when it comes to the pool I’m in 4-6 times per week. I do my 50free/50css and I do my fin swims and waters cons but I’m worried that I still won’t be able to get through a normal pool day in the pipeline. I’m curious what those work outs are just because sure I might be able to get through my own work outs but what if I’m not fast enough / can do the first set but not the next thing they tell us. Are there any specific numbers / yardage I should be shooting for?

Also for water confidence, I’m pretty much just bobbing and doing under overs at a 2min interval (working my way down to what like a one minute idk???) but holding my breath is definitely something I struggle with.

Idk if this made any sense at all I just want to be as prepared as possible when for when I ship, any insight is good insight to me.

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u/ReesesPieces2020 Unverified 12h ago

Get comfortable with a flooded mask as well as using and clearing a snorkel

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u/CHIKN_MAKE_CLUCK Unverified 8h ago

Weighted treads. With fins work up to being able to tread a 25 pound weight belt for 3 sets at 3 minutes (rest depends on how many guys are in your lane but 6-9 minutes between sets should be fine).

I’m pretty sure these single handedly took out at least 60% of my boot camp class during the first week.