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WATER SURVIVAL PROGRAM

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Ensuring combat readiness by providing Marines the ability to survive a waterborne mishap.

Each of these training programs serve to successfully prepare and familiarize Marines with the aquatic environment they will encounter at water survival qualification. The programs are structured in a progressive manner and can prepare Marines for their upcoming water survival qualification. In order to select the correct program, first the Marine must conduct a personal and honest assessment of their own aquatic strength and attitude towards an aquatic environment.

Marine Corps Water Survival Chief

GySgt Sean Litchfield
sean.litchfield@usmc.mil
910-450-0095

Marine Corps Water Survival Lead Instructor Trainer

SSgt David Marquardt
david.marquardt@usmc.mil
910-450-0063

 

 

 

 

 

Aquatic Swimming Strokes (WSB, WSI, WSA): Elementary Backstroke (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Marine and Family Programs
Jan. 1, 2020 | 2:16
Aquatic Swimming Strokes (WSB, WSI, WSA): Elementary Backstroke (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Marine and Family Programs
Jan. 1, 2020 | 2:16
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Aquatic Swimming Strokes (WSB, WSI, WSA): Elementary Backstroke (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Floatation Gear (WSI): Walk in Shallow Water Push or Tow Gear (#4) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Floatation Gear (WSI): Swim in Deep Water Push or Tow Gear (#5) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
o Employ Floatation Gear (WSI): Secure Combat Load to Pack (#2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct Submerged Gear Shed (WSI): Modified Abandoned Ship Technique (#2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Aquatic Swimming Strokes (WSB, WSI, WSA): Whole Video (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct Submerged Gear Shed (WSB): Shallow Water Slide In Entry (#2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB & WSI): Shallow Water Feet First Entry (#1 & #3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): #1
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Under the Pack (#2 - option 2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Floatation Gear (WSI): Walk in Shallow Water Push or Tow Gear (#4) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Floatation Gear (WSI): Swim in Deep Water Push or Tow Gear (#5) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct Gear Shed (WSB & WSI): Remove Gear (#3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Full Video (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct Submerged Gear Shed (WSI): Modified Abandoned Ship Technique (#2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct a Self-Rescue (WSB, WSI, WSA): Enter from a Platform (#1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct a Self-Rescue (WSB, WSI, WSA): Orient to Surface (#2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct a Self-Rescue (WSB, WSI, WSA): Orient to Safety (#4) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct a Self-Rescue (WSB, WSI, WSA): Enter from a Platform (#1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
o Conduct a Self-Rescue (WSB, WSI, WSA): Aquatic Strokes (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): On the Pack (#2 - option 1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Under the Pack (#2 - option 2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Pack on the Side (#2 - option 3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Reverse Pack Travel (#2 - option 4) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct Buddy Assist Whole Video (Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT))
Conduct Buddy Assist: Identify Victim (Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT))
Stay on the Surface (WSB & WSI): Whole Video
Stay on the Surface (WSI): Remove Boots and Trousers (#3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Stay on the Surface (WSB & WSI): Trouser Inflation Sling Method (#2 - option 5/#4 - option 2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Stay on the Surface (WSB & WSI): Trouser Inflation Splash Method (#2 - option 6/#4 - option 3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Stay on the Surface (WSB & WSI): Trouser Inflation Blow Method (#2 - option 4/#4 - option 1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Stay on the Surface: Blouse Inflation, Primary Method (Superman) (Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT))
Stay on the Surface (WSB & WSI): Blouse Inflation Alternate Method (#2 - option 2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Stay on the Surface: Enter the Water, Deep Water (Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT))
Execute a Swim Assessment (WSB): Whole Video (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Aquatic Swimming Strokes (WSB, WSI, WSA): Whole Video (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB & WSI): Shallow Water Feet First Entry (#1 & #3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): On the Pack (#2 - option 1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): On the Pack (#2 - option 1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Under the Pack (#2 - option 2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Pack on the Side (#2 - option 3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Reverse Pack Travel (#2 - option 4) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct Submerged Gear Shed (WSB): Shallow Water Slide In Entry (#2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct Submerged Gear Shed (WSB & WSI): Whole Video
Conduct Submerged Gear Shed: Remove Gear (Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT))
Conduct a Self-Rescue (WSB, WSI, WSA): Exit Water (#5) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Conduct a Self-Rescue (WSB, WSI, WSA): Whole Video (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Rescue a Victim (WSA): Collar Tow (#5 - option 3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Rescue a Victim (WSA): Wrist Grip Escape Alternative (#3 - option 4) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])
Rescue a Victim (WSA): Double Armpit Tow (#5 - option 2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])