By no means do you need to have a background in competitive swimming to become a member of special ops units like SEAL, SWCC, Recon, Pararescue, EOD/Diver and other rescue swimming and diving jobs that require water training. But being a competitive and competent recruit for jobs that require swimming demands a streamlined body position, power and speed. For land athletes new to the water, passing and exceeding the standards for swimming require a combination of technique, cardio endurance in