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. 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
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
A U.S. Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival speaks
A U.S. Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival speaks to Marines with The Basic School as they prepare to take their basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Qu... 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - A Marine with Marine Aviation
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - A Marine with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 jumps into the pool during the 10-foot diving board portion of water survival training aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 16,... 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, prepares to tread water during Swim Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Islan... 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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher M. Lane, a legal
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher M. Lane, a legal chief with Headquarters Battalion, swims with a pack during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. The Marine ... More
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - A Marine with Marine Aviation
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - A Marine with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 conducts the 10-foot diving board portion during water survival training at the pool aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 16, 2... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks with Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016. Neller visited San Diego to tour facilities and observe recruit training... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, prepare to
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, prepare to enter a pool during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. The Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program em... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Esteban Ramos, swim instructor,
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Esteban Ramos, swim instructor, Support Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, stands at the edge of the pool to ensure safe swim qualifications a... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, receive a
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, receive a safety brief before a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. The Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program emp... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit, with Co., 4th Bn., RTR,
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit, with Co., 4th Bn., RTR, treads water during a Swim Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 25, 2018. As a graduation requirement, swim qualification ar... 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 on the side of the combat training pool awaiting their turn to ... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller speaks with drill instructors at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016. Neller visited San Diego to tour facilities and observe recrui... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kody Schwartz, a
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kody Schwartz, a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, demonstrates the emergency action plan d... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, right center, walks with Marines to the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016. Neller visited San Diego to tour ... More
U.S. Marines with The Basic School simulate rescue
U.S. Marines with The Basic School simulate rescue techniques for the basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2015. The course teaches Ma... More
U.S. Marines with The Basic School jump off the tower
U.S. Marines with The Basic School jump off the tower during their basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2015. The course teaches Marin... More
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Marines with Marine Aviation
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 tread water during water survival training at the pool aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 16, 2017. The Marine Corps Water Sur... More
A U.S. Marine with The Basic School waits for instructions
A U.S. Marine with The Basic School waits for instructions during the basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2015. The course teaches Ma... More
A U.S. Marine with The Basic School grabs a rifle from
A U.S. Marine with The Basic School grabs a rifle from the bottom of the pool during the basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2015. Th... More
U.S. Marines with The Basic School shed their gear
U.S. Marines with The Basic School shed their gear during their basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2015. The course teaches Marines ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Aaron K. Miller, a career
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Aaron K. Miller, a career planner with Marine Corps Individual Reserve Support Activity, swims during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Thompson, a combat
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Thompson, a combat videographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters and Support Battalion, completes a gear shed during Water Survival Basic at the Foster... More
Recruits with Mike Company, Third Recruit Training
Recruits with Mike Company, Third Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Rob... More
U.S. Marines with The Basic School shed their gear
U.S. Marines with The Basic School shed their gear as fast as they can during the basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2015. The cours... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher M. Lane, a legal
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher M. Lane, a legal chief with Headquarters Battalion, swims with a pack during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. The Marine ... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, right, speaks to a Marine at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016. Neller visited San Diego to tour facilities and observe recruit t... 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, untie their boots after completing swim qualifications aboard Marine ... More
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Marines with Marine Aviation
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 conduct the 25-meter swim across the pool during water survival training aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on March 16, 2017. The Mari... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller,
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, center, speaks with drill instructors at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., Sept. 12, 2016. Neller visited San Diego to tour facilities and obser... More
U.S. Marine recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit
U.S. Marine recruit with Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, swims 25 meters with a combat pack under her arm during recruit swim ... More
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Installations Pacific,
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, complete their swim qualification at the Foster Aquatic Center on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 20, 2020. All Marines are required to complete the Wate... More
A U.S. Marine with The Basic School swims with a pack
A U.S. Marine with The Basic School swims with a pack across the pool during the basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2015. The course... More
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller observes recruits with Mike Company, Third Recruit Training Battalion, participate in the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zoey Grant, a water survival
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zoey Grant, a water survival advanced student with Headquarters and Support Battalion, notionally rescues a swimmer during swim qualifications at the Foster Aquatic Center on Camp Foster,... More
U.S. Marines with The Basic School stand by the pools
U.S. Marines with The Basic School stand by the pools edge as they take their basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 10, 2015. The course te... 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, Recruit Training Regiment, prepare to jump during Swim Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot... More
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Installations Pacific,
U.S. Marines, with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, complete their swim qualification at the Foster Aquatic Center on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 20, 2020. All Marines are required to complete the Wate... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival with
A U.S. Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival with The Basic School oversees Marines as the take their basic and intermediate swim qualification course at The Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.,... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, swim with
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, swim with a pack during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. The Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program employs w... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Karis Mattingly, a combat
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Karis Mattingly, a combat photographer with Communication Strategy and Operations, Headquarters and Support Battalion, submerges under water during Water Survival Basic (WSB) at the Foste... More
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, participate in the basic swim qualification course at the Area 5 Training Tank on MCB Camp Lejeu... 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
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Marines with Marine Aviation
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 prepare for the 10-second submerged gear strip portion of water survival training at the pool aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Mar... More
Simulation combat equipment awaits U.S. Marine recruits
Simulation combat equipment awaits U.S. Marine recruits conducting swim training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb., 4, 2013. M16/A4 service rifles, Kevlar helmets, and flak jackets are... More
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit, with Golf Company, 2nd
A U.S. Marine Corps Recruit, with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, jumps during Swim Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 25, 2018. As a graduation requir... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations Pacific,
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations Pacific, complete their swim qualification at the Foster Aquatic Center on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 20, 2020. All Marines are required to complete the Water... 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, exits the pool during Swim Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., ... 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, participate in the basic swim qualification course at the Area 5 Training Tank on MCB Camp Leje... 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, untie their boots after completing swim qualifications aboard Marine ... 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, Recruit Training Regiment, jump during Swim Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Isl... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, prepare to
U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve, prepare to float during a bi-annual swim qualification course at the University of New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2019. The Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program is design... More