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I am not sure this falls within the special operations but I am very interested in become a rescue swimmer in the SAR program. My question is that even though my vision corrects to 20/20 will my poor vision disqualify me from the program. I am not sure if I can use surgery as a swimmer and my recruiter was unable to answer this question.
Hello Robert:
I am not sure either if that would disqualify you from SAR. But I do know this, stay on your recruiter and have him find out for you. Thats his job and there is no reason why he cant find out if he tries hard enough. Don't give up. Never say quit.
Fair seas and following winds
Snake
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Answers by Expert:
Stan McElya
Expertise
I can answer most questions about naval special operations and most questions about modern special weapons and tactics. I won't be able to answer all questions about special operations in the 1960s or earlier.
Experience
Six years in SEAL Team. Light weapons expert. E-5 paygrade at the time I left the service. NEC5326
Education/Credentials
High School Grad with some college credits
Awards and Honors
Order of Kentucky Colonels
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