Beginning Oct. 1, Marines will qualify under five water survival levels: Basic, Novice, Competent, Proficient and Advanced.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Marines conduct water survival and rescue drills during a Water Survival Advanced course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on June 3 ...
A new five-level qualification program will replace the current three-tier system of basic, intermediate and advanced swim qualifications.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Marine recruit jumps off a tower during water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, April 2025.