Master Sgt. Robert Moates, a native of Tahlequah, Okla.,
Master Sgt. Robert Moates, a native of Tahlequah, Okla., completes a rescue drill during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. Moates, from... More
Gunnery Sgt. Louis M. Cellmer pulls Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly,
Gunnery Sgt. Louis M. Cellmer pulls Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer of water survival, as part of a rescue drill during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Cor... More
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer of water survival, talks to his students during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 12, 20... More
Sgt. Mitchell Miramontes, 6th Engineer Support Battalion,
Sgt. Mitchell Miramontes, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, pulls Capt. Owen Sisbarro, director of the Marine Corps Instructor Water Survival Schoo through the water as part of a rescue drill during the Marine Co... More
Marines perform rescue drills during the Marine Corps
Marines perform rescue drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 12, 2013. The course creates instructors who can train Marines to react a... More
Marine students participate in aquatic conditioning
Marine students participate in aquatic conditioning drills by keeping a brick above water while passing it in a circle during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johns... More
Marine students attend class during a Marine Corps
Marine students attend class during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 7, 2013. More than 20 students are attending the three-week MCIWS course. Th... More
First Lt. Justin Gonnelli, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine
First Lt. Justin Gonnelli, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, pushes water down the drain after aquatic conditioning drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp... More
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. The course creates instructors who can train Marines to ... More
Cpl. Tanner Seitz, Marine Aviation Logisics Squadron
Cpl. Tanner Seitz, Marine Aviation Logisics Squadron 24, a student at Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, performs rescue techniques at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. Seitz f... More
Sgt. Michael Hesser, a 23-year-old native of Bucks
Sgt. Michael Hesser, a 23-year-old native of Bucks County, Pa., acts as a victim during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. Hesser, a bul... More
Marine students perform a practical application for
Marine students perform a practical application for head, neck and spinal injuries in the water during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013... More
Sgt. William Wickett, 2nd Radio Battalion, a student
Sgt. William Wickett, 2nd Radio Battalion, a student at Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, listens to instruction while performing rescue techniques at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March... More
Capt. John Davis, 1st Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security
Capt. John Davis, 1st Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, performs a rescue with Staff Sgt. Joseph Wells, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, as part of aquatic conditioning during a Marine Corps Instructor o... More
A Marine student takes a breath at Camp Johnson, N.C.,
A Marine student takes a breath at Camp Johnson, N.C., during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 12, 2013. More than 20 students attended the three-week MCIWS course. The course creates i... More
First Lt. Justin Gonnelli, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine
First Lt. Justin Gonnelli, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, removes his trousers while participating in aquatic conditioning drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corp... More
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. The course creates instructors who can train Marines to ... More
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer of water survival, talks to his students during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 201... More
Master Sgt. Robert Moates, 2nd Maintenance Battalion,
Master Sgt. Robert Moates, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, participates in aquatic conditioning drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 20... More
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment,
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, is pulled along as part of a rescue drill during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 201... More
Sgt. Michael Hesser, 8th Engineer Support Battalion,
Sgt. Michael Hesser, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, stretches out his calf during aquatic conditioning at the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, ... More
Keeping Afloat: Marines Fight to Earn Title as Water Survival Instruct...
Cpl. Luke Dawson, with 2nd Radio Battalion, helps Capt. John Davis, with 1st Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) Company, remove his wet suit after Open Water Rescue Training at Onslow Beach on Marine Cor... More
Cpl. Tanner Seitz, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron
Cpl. Tanner Seitz, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41, performs a rifle swim as part of aquatic conditioning during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.... More
Marine students perform a rifle swim as part of aquatic
Marine students perform a rifle swim as part of aquatic conditioning drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 2013. More than 20 stude... More
A Marine student dives into the pool with his surf
A Marine student dives into the pool with his surf board during surf water rescue practice as part of the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 2013.... More
Marine students jump in the water to swim "Hands Across
Marine students jump in the water to swim "Hands Across America" during aquatic conditioning drills at Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 2013. Th... More
Sgt. William Wickett, 2nd Radio Battalion, performs
Sgt. William Wickett, 2nd Radio Battalion, performs a rescue drill during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. Wickett, from Springfield,... More
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training Company School, Close Quarters Battle, performs a practical application for head, neck and spinal injuries during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Sur... More
First Lt. Justin Gonnelli, 3 Battalion, 8th Marine
First Lt. Justin Gonnelli, 3 Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, a student at Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, listens to instruction while performing rescue techniques at Marine Corps Base Camp Jo... More
Sgt. William Wickett, 2nd Radio Battalion, pulls himself
Sgt. William Wickett, 2nd Radio Battalion, pulls himself out of the pool during a "rescues" test in Camp Johnson, N.C., during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 12, 2013. Wickett, from S... More
Marine students keep a dive brick above water during
Marine students keep a dive brick above water during aquatic conditioning drills as part of the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 2013. More than... More
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer
Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, a Marine Corps instructor trainer of water survival, explains the proper steps for caring for head, neck and spinal injuries in the water to his students during the Marine Corps Instructor... More
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training Company School, Close Quarters Battle, a student at Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, performs rescue techniques at Marine Corps Base Cam... More
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training Company School, Close Quarters Battle, talks with his fellow students during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Cam... More
Marine students take advantage of a rare opportunity
Marine students take advantage of a rare opportunity to rest at Camp Johnson, N.C., during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 12, 2013. More than 20 students attended the three-week MCIWS... More
Marine students swim a mile during a morning exercise
Marine students swim a mile during a morning exercise as part of the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 2013. More than 20 students are attending ... More
Sgt. Grant Martinez, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations
Sgt. Grant Martinez, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, is pulled out of the water by his fellow students during a practical application for head, neck and spinal injuries during the Marine Corps I... More
Gunnery Sgt. David D'Andrea, 2nd Marine Division, performs
Gunnery Sgt. David D'Andrea, 2nd Marine Division, performs a rifle swim as part of aquatic conditioning drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C.... More
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 22-year-old native of Gresham, Ore.,
Sgt. Ian Anderson, 22-year-old native of Gresham, Ore., climbs out of the pool during Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 2013. Anderson, 1st Batta... More
Gunnery Sgt. Lisa Kulczewski, a Marine Corps instructor
Gunnery Sgt. Lisa Kulczewski, a Marine Corps instructor trainer of water survival, acts as a victim, while Sgt. Richard A. Rodriguez, a MCIWS instructor, demonstrates the proper technique for treating head, nec... More
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training
Sgt. Luke Vucsko, Marine Corps Security Forces Training Company School, Close Quarters Battle, stretches before an exercise during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp ... More
Staff Sgt. Joseph Wells, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine
Staff Sgt. Joseph Wells, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, frees himself from an instructor simulating a panicking victim in the water as part of a rescue drill during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Su... More
Capt. John Davis, a native of Southbridge, Mass., and
Capt. John Davis, a native of Southbridge, Mass., and Staff Sgt. Joseph Wells, a native of Houston, perform a rescue drill during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp J... More
Marine students perform a practical application for
Marine students perform a practical application for head, neck and spinal injuries in the water during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013... More
Gunnery Sgt. David D'Andrea, 2nd Marine Division, struggles
Gunnery Sgt. David D'Andrea, 2nd Marine Division, struggles to keep a diving brick out of the water while passing it to another student during aquatic conditioning at the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Surviv... More
Staff Sgt. Joseph Wells, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine
Staff Sgt. Joseph Wells, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment,, swims warm-up laps during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. Wells, from ... More
Sgt. Grant Martinez, Marine Special Operations Command
Sgt. Grant Martinez, Marine Special Operations Command District, performs a rescue on Sgt. Jeremiah Reilly, Marine Corps Instructor Trainer of Water Survival, during testing for the MCIWS course at Marine Corps... More
Marine students swim laps during a timed event at Camp
Marine students swim laps during a timed event at Camp Johnson, N.C., during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 12, 2013. More than 20 students attended the three-week MCIWS course. The c... More
Cpl. Luke Dawson, 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine
Cpl. Luke Dawson, 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, laughs at the instructors while doing group pushups during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Jo... More
Sgt. Ian Anderson, a 22-year-old native of Gresham,
Sgt. Ian Anderson, a 22-year-old native of Gresham, Ore., performs practical application for head, neck and spinal injuries in the water on Sgt. Michael Hesser, a 23-year-old native of Bucks County, Pa., during... More
Gunnery Sgt. Lisa Kulczewski, Marine Corps Instructor
Gunnery Sgt. Lisa Kulczewski, Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival, motivates Sgt. Mitchell Miramontes, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, during aquatic conditioning at the MCIWS course on Marine Corps Base ... More
Marine students jump in the water during graduation
Marine students jump in the water during graduation practice at Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 12, 2013. The course creates instructors who can t... More
Marine students step off of the high platform during
Marine students step off of the high platform during a graduation practice at Camp Johnson, N.C., during a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course, March 12, 2013. More than 20 students attended the th... More
Students of the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival
Students of the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course fight to keep a diving brick above the water during aquatic conditioning at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 6, 2013. More than 20 stu... More
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine
Marine students perform rescue drills during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. The course creates instructors who can train Marines to ... More
1st Lt. Mark Robinson, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment,
1st Lt. Mark Robinson, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, performs a rescue drill during the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. Robinson, f... More