Lt. Col. Michael A. Spears, commanding officer of
Lt. Col. Michael A. Spears, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, completes the two mile run during the “Aquathon” at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 29. Headquarters and ... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Daniel Markovich with Detla
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Daniel Markovich with Detla Company, The Basic School pulls 1st Lt. Jessica De Maria with Expeditionary Warfare School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, during a survivor training portion o... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct water rescue drills during Water Survival-Advanced (WSA) training on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 29, 2017. WSA is a course tha... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John C. Arias, right, an
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. John C. Arias, right, an administrative clerk with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, Force Headquarters Group, swims with a pack during a bi-annual swim qualification cour... More
U.S. Marines participate in swim qualification in the
U.S. Marines participate in swim qualification in the area 5 swimming pool Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 13, 2014. Marines are required to annually re-qualify, thus ensuring mission readiness and ensuring quick respo... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Thomas Tabisz, the sergeant
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Thomas Tabisz, the sergeant major for Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, prepares for a gear shed during Water Survival Intermediate at the Foste... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller observes a demonstration during his swim qualification test in Quantico, Va., July 24, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Olivia G. Ortiz)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico, complete
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico, complete the final testing period for Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., April 11, 2014. The Advanced Swim Qualification consisted of ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher L. Roberts, a maintenance
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher L. Roberts, a maintenance management clerk with G-4, exits a pool during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. Reserve Marines... More
The Honorable Mr. Santa Claus, Commanding Officer of
The Honorable Mr. Santa Claus, Commanding Officer of Holiday Cheer, NORTHPOLECOM, conducts basic swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. Basic water survival is a training requirement for C... More
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey T. Malone, a 20-year-old wireman
Lance Cpl. Jeffrey T. Malone, a 20-year-old wireman with 9th Communication Battalion treads water in a utility uniform during the new swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 1. Marines must stay aflo... More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force swim across the 43 Area Training Tank during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The Marines are first tested on their a... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits, with Golf Company, 2nd
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits, with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, and Oscar Co., 4th Bn, RTR, swim with equipment during Swim Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.... More
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force conduct Marine Corps intermediate swim qualifications as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2018 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan.16, 2018. Exercise Iron Fist brings t... More
U.S. Marines preform in-water exercises water survival
U.S. Marines preform in-water exercises water survival advanced (WSA) training at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 28, 2020. WSA is a course that tests Marines on their ability to swim for extended distanc... More
Lance Cpl. Anthony Silva, a basic infantry Marine with
Lance Cpl. Anthony Silva, a basic infantry Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, participates in a water survival screening at Camp Shelby, Miss., on July 19, 2020. This tr... More
Sgt. Michael Heath, with 9th Communication Battalion,
Sgt. Michael Heath, with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, jumps off a diving board during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. Marines are tested annually on their ab... More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, step into the 43 Area Training Tank during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The qualification is required annual tra... More
The Honorable Mr. Santa Claus, Commanding Officer of
The Honorable Mr. Santa Claus, Commanding Officer of Holiday Cheer, NORTHPOLECOM, conducts basic swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. Basic water survival is a training requirement for C... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Travis Grzelso, a Refrigeration
A U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Travis Grzelso, a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician assigned to Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 28, regains his breath at the edge of a pool during Water Survival-Advan... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, sign
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, sign their names in an accountability roster before conducting a swim qualification course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2015. The purpose of the course wa... More
Sgt. Lyle Marston, a Marine Corps instructor of water
Sgt. Lyle Marston, a Marine Corps instructor of water survival with 8th Communications Battalion, watches two Marines from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13.3 perform the deep-water gear sh... More
A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training
A recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conducts basic swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 4, 2020. The swim qualification is one of the... More
The Honorable Mr. Santa Claus, Commanding Officer of
The Honorable Mr. Santa Claus, Commanding Officer of Holiday Cheer, NORTHPOLECOM, conducts basic swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. Basic water survival is a training requirement for C... More
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits, with Golf Company, 2nd
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits, with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, and Oscar Co., 4th Bn, RTR, swim with equipment during Swim Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.... More
A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Instructional
A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), blows his whistle at a recruit with Company G, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, RTR, w... More
The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj.
The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black greets 4th Recruit Training Battalion Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Sigrid Rivera at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carol... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company G, 2d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company G, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, use their utility uniforms as a floatation device at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 1, 2... More
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, climbs out of a pool during Marine Corps Water Survival Training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2018. The trai... More
U.S. Marine recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, stand at the top of a 10-foot tower awaiting their turn to jump into ... More
U.S. Marines with The Basic School submerge themselves
U.S. Marines with The Basic School submerge themselves in the water during their basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2015. The course... More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force swim across the 43 Area Training Tank with a pack during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The Marines must swim 25 me... More
Corporal Bruce Russell, a 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion
Corporal Bruce Russell, a 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion military working dog-handler, swims beside his dog, Indy, in the Area 5 pool at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 3, 2018. 2nd LEB practiced aggr... More
U.S. Marines participate in swim qualification in the
U.S. Marines participate in swim qualification in the area 5 swimming pool Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 14, 2014. Marines are required to annually re-qualify, thus ensuring mission readiness and ensuring quick respo... More
Sgt. Matthew J. Medzis, a water survival instructor,
Sgt. Matthew J. Medzis, a water survival instructor, teaches Rct. Rachael E. Low, Platoon 4015, Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, how to swim during water survival training March 2, 2015, on Parris... More
A Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine
A Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, participates in the basic swim qualification course at the Area 5 Training Tank on MCB Camp Lej... More
A U.S. Marine with Deployment Processing Center Reserve
A U.S. Marine with Deployment Processing Center Reserve Support Unit East (DPC/RSU-East) conducts water survival training on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The Marines of DPC/RSU-East prepare reserve forces... More
The Honorable Mr. Santa Claus, Commanding Officer of
The Honorable Mr. Santa Claus, Commanding Officer of Holiday Cheer, NORTHPOLECOM, conducts basic swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. Basic water survival is a training requirement for C... More
U.S. Marine recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit
U.S. Marine recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, climb up a ladder to jump off of a 10-foot tower into the combat tra... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico, complete
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico, complete the final testing period for Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., April 11, 2014. The Advanced Swim Qualification consisted of ... More
U.S. Marines with The Basic School help each other
U.S. Marines with The Basic School help each other stay afloat during the basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2015. The course teache... More
The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj.
The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black observes recruits attempt obstacles on the confidence course with Depot Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. William C. Carter, at Marine Corps Recruit ... More
Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion swim across the pool
Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion swim across the pool in order to maintain readiness and renew their swim qualifications aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 16, 2015. Marines with a basic swim qualifi... More
A U.S. Marines with Deployment Processing Center Reserve
A U.S. Marines with Deployment Processing Center Reserve Support Unit East (DPC/RSU-East) exits the pool during water survival training on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The Marines of DPC/RSU-East prepare ... More
Sergeant Colton Corsetti, a 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion
Sergeant Colton Corsetti, a 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion military working dog-handler, shouts commands at his dog, Atilla, as they swim in the Area 5 pool at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 3, 2018.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Olivas, a landing support
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Olivas, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, employs flotation gear during a swim qualification course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2015. The pur... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar complete their annual swim qualifications on MCAS Miramar, California, May 20, 2020. Despite the pandemic, MCAS Miramar continues to train Marines and support... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, swim 25 meters
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, swim 25 meters during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. Reserve Marines complete their swim qualification to remain ... More
Lance Cpl. Jacob Maze, a field radio operator with
Lance Cpl. Jacob Maze, a field radio operator with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon, 4th Marine Division, participates in a water survival screening at Camp Shelby, Miss., on July 19, 2020. This traini... More
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - A Marine with Marine Aviation
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - A Marine with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 treads water during water survival training at the pool aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 16, 2017. The Marine Corps Water S... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, jump into
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, jump into a pool during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. Reserve Marines complete their swim qualification to remai... More
Cpl. Brandon Yost, a 24-year-old water survival instructor
Cpl. Brandon Yost, a 24-year-old water survival instructor from Modesto, Calif., briefs Marines with 9th Communication Battalion on new swim qualification requirements at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 1.
Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion prepare to shed their
Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion prepare to shed their gear underwater in order to maintain readiness and renew their swim qualifications aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 16, 2015. Marines with a b... More
Marines with 3rd Marine Division, Headquarters Battalion,
Marines with 3rd Marine Division, Headquarters Battalion, participate in basic swim qualification on Camp Hansen, Jan. 11, 2018. Warrant Officer Michal Ambros, a motor transport maintenance officer, and 1st Lt.... More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Michael Bandy, a motor
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Michael Bandy, a motor transportation operations chief with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, conducts the 25 meter assessment swim portion of the basic qualification course aboard Cam... More
A Marine with 2nd Radio Battalion utilizes the blouse
A Marine with 2nd Radio Battalion utilizes the blouse inflation technique in order to renew his swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 16, 2015. Marines with a basic swim qualification... More
A recruit with Mike Company, Third Recruit Training
A recruit with Mike Company, Third Recruit Training Battalion, hangs on an obstacle at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller v... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Nicholas A. Mohaupt, a
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Nicholas A. Mohaupt, a data systems chief with G-6, Force Headquarters Group, swims with a pack during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 1... More
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force swim across the 43 Area Training Tank while wearing a full pack during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The Marines m... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Agustin A. Molinanava, 26th
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Agustin A. Molinanava, 26th Marine Expeditionary supply officer, sheds gear during swim qualification Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 14, 2014. Molinanava was required to annually re-qualify, thu... More
The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj.
The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black addresses Staff Non-Commissioned Officers at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing stretch before conducting Water Survival-Advanced (WSA) training on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 29, 2017. WSA is a course that tests M... More
1st Lt. Rob Threkeld, a Marine Corps Instructor Water
1st Lt. Rob Threkeld, a Marine Corps Instructor Water Survival (MCIWS) coach with 3d Marine Division, Headquarters Battalion, Comm. Company, guides a Marine to the end of the pool during basic swim qualificatio... More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group prepare
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group prepare to shed gear in shallow water during a basic swim qualification on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 23, 2020. The Marines participated in a swim qualificat... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Morgan L. Rhinehart, an
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Morgan L. Rhinehart, an air transportation coordination office clerk with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, exits a pool during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of Ne... More
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, swims during Marine Corps Water Survival Training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2018. The training requires M... More
(From left to right) Sgt. Mike Dennison, Cpl. Erin
(From left to right) Sgt. Mike Dennison, Cpl. Erin Silverthorn, Sgt. Cooper Weyland, Cpl. Anthony Burnham, Sgt. Tony Mignogno, and Cpl. Quinn J. Hurt, instructors and students of an advanced water survival cour... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller conducts a swim qualification test in Quantico, Va., July 24, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Olivia G. Ortiz)
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force conduct Marine Corps intermediate swim qualifications as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2018 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan.16, 2018. Exercise Iron Fist brings t... More
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, conducts a 4-minute water tread during the basic qualification segment of the Marine Corps... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, float during
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, float during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. Reserve Marines complete their swim qualification to remain deployabl... More
The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj.
The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black observes swim qualification at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina, July 22, 2020. During the visit Sgt. Maj. Bla... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy M. Willetts with
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy M. Willetts with Instructional Training Company, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment (RTR), assists a recruit with Company G, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, RTR, in ... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct water rescue drills during Water Survival-Advanced (WSA) training on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 29, 2017. WSA is a course tha... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Agustin A. Molinanava,
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Agustin A. Molinanava, 26th Marine Expeditionary (MEU) supply officer, swims with a main pack as Cpl. Cpl. Jacob R. Hansen, Marine Corps water survival instructor 26th MEU, watches ... More
U.S. Marines participate in swim qualification in the
U.S. Marines participate in swim qualification in the area 5 swimming pool Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug 14, 2014. Marines are required to annually re-qualify, thus ensuring mission readiness and ensuring quick respo... More
Cpl. Joseph Guthmann, a Marine Corps instructor of
Cpl. Joseph Guthmann, a Marine Corps instructor of water survival with 8th Communications Battalion, gives instructions to a group of Marines and Sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa... More
Sgt. Philip M. West with Headquarters and Headquarters
Sgt. Philip M. West with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, completes the 500 meter swim portion of the “Aquathon” at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 29. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadr... More
Basically trained recruits must pass basic swim
Basically trained recruits must pass basic swim qualification in order to graduate boot camp. Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival (MCIWS) train recruits to swim with combat gear and confidence. In order ... More
Cpl. Kathryn Bynum with Marine Corps Base Quantico
Cpl. Kathryn Bynum with Marine Corps Base Quantico Combat Camera, takes a break outside the pool after completing a strenuous portion of the Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., Apri... More
U.S. Marine recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit
U.S. Marine recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, sit on the side of the combat training pool awaiting their turn to en... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Aircraft Group
U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Marine Corps Installation Pacific, practice rescue drills during the Water Survival-Advanced (WSA) training on Marine Corps A... More
U.S. Marines receive instructions during water survival
U.S. Marines receive instructions during water survival advanced (WSA) training at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 28, 2020. WSA is a course that tests Marines on their ability to swim for extended distan... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico, complete
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico, complete the final testing period for Advanced Swim Qualification Course at Ramer Hall, Quantico, Va., April 11, 2014. The Advanced Swim Qualification consisted of ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary W. Graves, right, an
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary W. Graves, right, an administrative clerk with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, prepares for the gear shedding portion during a bi-annual swim qualification cours... More
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, tread water during Marine Corps Water Survival Training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2018. The training requ... More
A U.S. Marine with Deployment Processing Center Reserve
A U.S. Marine with Deployment Processing Center Reserve Support Unit East (DPC/RSU-East) conducts water survival training on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The Marines of DPC/RSU-East prepare reserve forces... More
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company G, 2d Recruit
U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Company G, 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, step off the platform at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 1, 2016. The recruits entered th... More
The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj.
The 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black observes recruits on the confidence course with 4th Recruit Training Battalion Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Sigrid Rivera at Marine Corps Recrui... More
Sgt. Michael Heath, with 9th Communication Battalion,
Sgt. Michael Heath, with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, swims across the 43 Area Training Tank during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. Marines are tested annual... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller conducts a swim qualification test in Quantico, Va., July 24, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Olivia G. Ortiz)
Lance Cpl. Charles Melber, an armory custodian with
Lance Cpl. Charles Melber, an armory custodian with 9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force, swims while wearing a full pack during swim qualification at Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4. The s... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Agustin A. Molinanava, 26th
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Agustin A. Molinanava, 26th Marine Expeditionary supply officer, picks up a main pack during swim qualification Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 14, 2014. Molinanava was required to annually re-q... More
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conduct water rescue drills during Water Survival-Advanced (WSA) training on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 29, 2017. WSA is a course tha... More
U.S. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion dawn
U.S. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion dawn gear before they begin conducting water survival training at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 18, 2017. Swim qualification tests Marines on distance swimming, d... More
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force conduct Marine Corps intermediate swim qualifications as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2018 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan.16, 2018. Exercise Iron Fist brings t... More
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion,
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, jumps from a platform to simulate an overboard procedure during the basic qualification seg... More
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force conduct Marine Corps intermediate swim qualifications as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2018 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan.16, 2018. Exercise Iron Fist brings t... More
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion,
U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, tread water during Marine Corps Water Survival Training on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 7, 2018. The training requi... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, swim 25 meters
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, swim 25 meters during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. The Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program is designed... More