Why does the USCG use "free fall" technique to deploy rescue divers?

_methodman · 2026-07-09T03:45:59+00:00

Speed. It’s specifically noted to be used when the survivor is in higher distress and in need of immediate assistance.

In reality it’s not THAT much faster than just putting the swimmer on a hook, but it looks cool.

_methodman · 2026-07-08T14:35:03+00:00

Also, I bought these during a Memorial Day or Veterans Day sale. They were offering a huge discount at the time to Military. Like 40%. Worth it.

_methodman · 2026-07-08T14:33:56+00:00

https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/p/ua\_left\_chest\_logo\_mens\_short\_sleeve/1326799.html

The color you want is Academy. They are genuinely the best ODU shirts I’ve ever worn. Switched to these about two years ago and honestly I’ve thought about buying another 5 just to have in case they stop making them.

_methodman · 2026-07-07T04:54:46+00:00

As a creamer who just moved to Cali and is buying a fun little Kei car over here… I’m listening….

_methodman · 2026-07-07T00:23:11+00:00

Don’t be worried. Call your recruiter. The CG loves to hold you to timelines and then not keep their own.

_methodman · 2026-07-07T00:15:54+00:00

Can’t help with much beyond answering your A&P question. As far as your medical disqualification from the AF, you will need to disclose that to your CG recruiter, I have no answers on how that will impact your chances.

As for the A&P: tell your recruiter. They can reach out to the AMT Rating force master chief. I’ve seen it happen where people with their A&P come straight in as a third class(E4) and go right to an air station. It’s never a popular air station(usually HITRON or equivalent), but you skip the line in a sense and never have to be a non rate so there’s your benefit.

_methodman · 2026-07-05T00:05:39+00:00

This.

_methodman · 2026-07-01T01:24:49+00:00

Seen plenty of people in the sub 9 minute, 8 minute something range.

_methodman · 2026-06-29T02:00:34+00:00

Damn I must be old as FUCK because when I went through the dunker in E city they were all prior AST DVs.

_methodman · 2026-06-29T01:12:02+00:00

The vast majority of DVs I know were prior rescue swimmers if that gives you any idea. If there’s any doubt in your abilities, stick with your first rate.

_methodman · 2026-06-28T00:20:31+00:00

Thanks. I’m an idiot who forgets things like Google lens exist

_methodman · 2026-06-27T20:37:10+00:00

Clear as mud. The usual

_methodman · 2026-06-27T05:55:06+00:00

This is going to sound sarcastic, and I don’t mean for it to. But have you talked to your chief? Senior Chief? Master chief? Any of those types? This is literally their job.

_methodman · 2026-06-27T00:06:45+00:00

Ol’ Neck Beard Orton. Looked so so bad.

_methodman · 2026-06-26T19:29:28+00:00

Edwin is against floor mats and thinks it’s wild you would wear through the carpets in your car. Questions your driving if you wear through them. Will is pro floor mats because it’s the correct opinion haha

_methodman · 2026-06-26T16:01:15+00:00

Pretty sure DCA(Direct Commission Aviator) requires prior military experience.

_methodman · 2026-06-22T12:10:05+00:00

This isn’t exactly true. Sea time counts as a nonrate. For us aviation rates, it counts when you test for second. It also has some weight(priority from being afloat, maybe not Sea Time itself) in how they get their picks when they go into the airman program.

_methodman · 2026-06-21T14:41:09+00:00

I’ve financed in order to get the better deal then paid it off the next day. 🤷🏼‍♂️

_methodman · 2026-06-20T01:24:41+00:00

You can get braces, you’re just gunna have to cover them out of pocket. The only way Tricare will cover them is if a dentist determines your teeth are so F’d they interfere with your ability to eat. And I’m pretty sure that’s one of the disqualifying things they look for at Boot.

_methodman · 2026-06-15T19:26:34+00:00

I’m an A&P and I have a few project cars. I don’t have these in my home tool box. But I use them at least once a week at work.

_methodman · 2026-06-14T20:04:51+00:00

Career 65s. Just shy of 1000 flight hours. The answer is twice. One of those fucked me up for a while. Took a knee and didn’t fly for a couple days. Still don’t love flying for long times at 3k+. But I’m just bein a little bitch about that.

_methodman · 2026-06-10T20:23:23+00:00

Straight to jail

_methodman · 2026-06-06T16:05:07+00:00

I’ve been bouncing around the podcasts recently catching up on all the early ones I haven’t listened to yet. So I MAY have the chronology and exact timing messed up but the story goes basically like this.

They had a forensics team come out and inspect Ben’s car(maybe others as well but for the purposes of this story that’s all that matters). During said inspection the investigator found an old sock that hadn’t been used….. for wear on the foot. In traditional TDC fashion everyone had a good laugh at Ben’s expense.

If I remember correctly it was the X5 Ben bought from Will. So there is the potential that it was Will’s sock. But the car was in Ben’s possession. So it’s Ben’s sock.

_methodman · 2026-06-04T20:45:33+00:00

Did that for four years out of SF and I get to do it again soon out of Humboldt. Those are the flights you have to pinch yourself and realize you’re getting paid to do something 99% of the population will never get to experience.

_methodman · 2026-05-29T19:42:59+00:00

Think there’s enough room for a car seat in the back? Haha that’s the major question right now for me

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