FAQ

Before you arrive

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Know what to expect before you train. Find answers on registration, preparation, and the weekend experience below.

Need help choosing an event? Email the OTS team.

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Our goal for ots

  • Learn from current and former cadre. Refine your technique and practice making decisions under pressure.

  • Give your preparation a clear direction. Replace guesswork with coaching that helps you focus your training.

  • Stay connected. Get guidance before, during, and after the summit.

  • Train with deliberate safety oversight. Build skills with clear standards and attentive coaching.

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  • Choose your event, review the dates and details, select your shirt size, and click Register Now. Complete your registration and waiver at checkout on this site.

    Once you’re registered, you’ll receive a text with a link to join the event chat. That’s where you can connect with the team and get ready for the weekend.

    Questions before booking? Email ots@onesready.com.

  • Bring running shoes, training clothes, towels, water and hydration supplies, snacks, warm layers, sunscreen, toiletries, and a notepad. Pool equipment includes a mask, snorkel, fins, a rashguard or tight-fitting shirt, and secure swim shorts.

    Review your event page for its lodging and event-specific packing requirements. Camping events also require a tent, sleeping bag, and flashlight.

  • Safety is built into every training session. We have safety swimmers and lifeguards present, two Pararescuemen on staff, and medical plans in place.

    Each evolution has a clear coaching purpose and defined criteria for stopping. The focus is on learning sound technique—not chasing repetitions at the expense of safety.

  • Water-confidence blocks include coached progressions in freestyle, finning, treading, underwaters, buddy breathing, drownproofing, and recovery. Sessions use small groups, feedback, and safety-managed progressions. Review the event details and contact the team before registering if you have questions about your current swimming ability.

  • Absolutely. OTS welcomes civilians and military members who are preparing to join Air Force Special Warfare (AFSW). You do not need to be in the military to attend. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and build the skills that will support your preparation.

  • We do not have a fixed minimum age. Our youngest participants so far have generally been 15. All minors must have permission from a parent or guardian, and a parent or guardian must sign the waiver at checkout.

  • Yes—and we encourage it. Parents have observed at nearly all of our events. It’s a chance to see the coaching firsthand, understand what your athlete is working toward, and support their preparation.

  • Refunds depend on when you cancel before the event’s arrival date, which is usually Friday:

    • More than one month before arrival: Full refund of your registration fee.

    • Within one month, but more than two weeks before arrival: Your registration fee minus $50.

    • Within two weeks of arrival: Your registration fee minus $100.

    The timeline is based on the arrival date, not the first training day. To request a cancellation, email ots@onesready.com with your event date and order number.