Are we issued shower shoes and swim-wear? Or should we bring one/both of these items?
Both have been issued for the past 5 years at least, I don't see them stopping now. It would be on the packing list otherwise since you need them for the swim test and general hygene (communal showers).
Regarding the swim test. How far do you have to swim and in what amount of time. The test is to validate the swimming class right? I heard about while talking to a cadet.
Is the test conducted in a swimming pool? Or is it administered out in the field in a lake or something?
Is 150 yards in 3 minutes really fast?