We got an inside look at what it's like on the first day for new freshmen, known as "Swabs," at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Day one marks the beginning of "Swab Summer," a challenging seven-week basic training program all future cadets are required to complete. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all swabs entered a 14-day restriction-of-movement period, known as ROM. According to the Academy’s superintendent, all 271 swabs tested negative for COVID-19. Their training officially began on day 15, which included a physical fitness exam, haircuts, sailing lessons, and drill practice on the Academy's Parade Field. Training is overseen by the Cadre, a group of juniors tasked with leading the swabs through the seven-week program. MORE BOOT CAMP VIDEOS: The 6 Most Intense Moments Of 'Boot Camp' | Boot Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vji3NVE6058 How Coronavirus Is Changing Coast Guard Boot Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioob2BXASvc What Canadian Mounties Go Through At Boot Camp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJyHOVwd3ts ------------------------------------------------------ #Pandemic #Military #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.com/ Subscribe: null BI on Facebook: https://read.bi/2xOcEcj BI on Instagram: https://read.bi/2Q2D29T BI on Twitter: https://read.bi/2xCnzGF BI on Amazon Prime: http://read.bi/PrimeVideo -------------------------------------------------- What New Coast Guard Swabs Go Through On Their First Day At The Academy | Boot Camp