How long should you demonstrate survival floating?

At least five minutes.

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  2. At least eight minutes
  3. At least five minutes ✔

Why: Survival floating must be demonstrated for at least five minutes.

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Answer: At least five minutes. Survival floating must be demonstrated for at least five minutes.

  1. Scouting America: Swimming www.scouting.org/merit-badges/swimming
    Demonstrate survival floating for at least five minutes
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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