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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Crawl Stroke

Sometimes called front crawl or freestyle. Provides speed but is not the preferred stroke for survival as it is difficult for beginners and exhausting.

Jan. 1, 2020

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T)

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Crawl Stroke

Jan. 1, 2020 | 2:25

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Crawl Stroke

Jan. 1, 2020 | 2:25

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Hotel Company Water Survival Training

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. July 22, 2025. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification in order to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jordy Morales)

July 22, 2025

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Hotel Company Water Survival Training

July 22, 2025 | 1:00

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Hotel Company Water Survival Training

July 22, 2025 | 1:00

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Golf Company Swim Qual

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. June 24, 2024. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification in order to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Emma Powell)

June 23, 2025

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Golf Company Swim Qual

June 23, 2025 | 0:24

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Golf Company Swim Qual

June 23, 2025 | 0:24

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U.S. Marines, Sailors dive into the deep end for water survival

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 1st Marine Division train to become water survival advanced-qualified at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 5-9, 2025. WSA training consists of a week-long course that includes execution of emergency activation plans, water survival and rescue scenarios, and risk mitigation employment. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Cristian Bestul, Cpl. Jaye Townsend, and Lance Cpl. Sawyer Carleton) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Real Person composed by: FineTune Music/stock.adobe.com, and Deep Ocean composed by Music Revolution/stock.adobe.com)

May 9, 2025

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U.S. Marines, Sailors dive into the deep end for water survival

May 9, 2025 | 1:47

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U.S. Marines, Sailors dive into the deep end for water survival

May 9, 2025 | 1:47

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Hotel Company Swim Qualification

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. March. 24, 2025. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification in order to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

March 24, 2025

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Hotel Company Swim Qualification

March 24, 2025 | 0:39

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Hotel Company Swim Qualification

March 24, 2025 | 0:39

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Hotel Company Confidence Course

Recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, participate in water survival training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. March 18, 2025. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification in order to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson)

March 18, 2025

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Swim QualificationERRMCRDPIBack Float

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Hotel Company Confidence Course

March 18, 2025 | 0:49

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Hotel Company Confidence Course

March 18, 2025 | 0:49

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Lima Company Swim Week

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, receive coaching during swim week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 30, 2024, through Oct. 3, 2024. Following coaching, recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water in order to progress to the next phase of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

Sept. 30, 2024

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Lima Company Swim Week

Sept. 30, 2024 | 0:34

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Lima Company Swim Week

Sept. 30, 2024 | 0:34

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2024 Fittest Instructor: Swim Event

U.S. Marine Corps fitness instructors participate in a swim event followed by a 2 mile run for the 2024 Fitness Instructor Competition held on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, April 23, 2024. The Fitness Instructor Competition challenges Marine Corps fitness instructors skills and abilities in a series of competitive events over the course of a week. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katherine Corado)

April 26, 2024

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2024 Fittest Instructor: Swim Event

April 26, 2024 | 1:06

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2024 Fittest Instructor: Swim Event

April 26, 2024 | 1:06

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MCRD Weapons Warrior Challenge

U.S. Marines conduct the Weapons Warrior Challenge on Marine Corps Recruiting Depot, Parris Island, S.C., April 5, 2024. Marines must reach every objective on foot and complete the objectives (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jordy Morales)

April 5, 2024

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MCRD Weapons Warrior Challenge

April 5, 2024 | 1:43

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MCRD Weapons Warrior Challenge

April 5, 2024 | 1:43

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Becoming Amphibious

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Feb. 5, 2024. Swim training is integral to the readiness and effectiveness of all Marines, as it ensures they are prepared for maritime operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)

Feb. 5, 2024

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Becoming Amphibious

Feb. 5, 2024 | 0:46

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Becoming Amphibious

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Combat Water Survival

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brock Portier, a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., describes Marine Corps Combat Water Survival, July 24, 2023. All recruits are required to complete swim qualification in order to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Noelia Vazquez)

July 24, 2023

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Combat Water Survival

July 24, 2023 | 0:46

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Combat Water Survival

July 24, 2023 | 0:46

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101 Critical Days of Summer - Water Safety

The animation shows basic safety tips about how to stay safe during water activities. This motion graphic was created on May 12, 2023, at Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. The animation is a product in support of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s initiative to encourage Marines to make safe decisions during water related activities. (U.S. Marine Corps motion graphic created by LCpl. Alicia Childs)

May 12, 2023

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101 Critical Days of Summer - Water Safety

May 12, 2023 | 0:55

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101 Critical Days of Summer - Water Safety

May 12, 2023 | 0:55

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Making Modern Marines

Current and anticipated threats to national security have influenced the future of warfighting for the Marine Corps. The Marines at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island work countless hours to ensure recruits receive the best training possible to prepare them for the challenges they will face on the modern battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Loriann Dauscher and Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Dec. 16, 2022

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Making Modern Marines

Dec. 16, 2022 | 16:24

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Making Modern Marines

Dec. 16, 2022 | 16:24

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Charlie Company Iron Ducks

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct remedial swim practice on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 08, 2022. “Iron Ducks” are recruits who are identified as needing additional instruction by the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival (MCIWS) before passing swim qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Randall D. Whiteman)

June 8, 2022

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Charlie Company Iron Ducks

June 8, 2022 | 1:09

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Charlie Company Iron Ducks

June 8, 2022 | 1:09

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Boot Camp Tips: Swim

A short video offering tips about boot camp. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry)

May 24, 2022

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Boot Camp Tips: Swim

May 24, 2022 | 0:23

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Boot Camp Tips: Swim

May 24, 2022 | 0:23

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Echo Company Remedial Swim

Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct remedial swim practice on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Mar. 30, 2022. “Iron Ducks” are recruits who are identified as needing additional instruction by the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival (MCIWS) before passing swim qualification. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Randall D. Whiteman)

March 30, 2022

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Echo Company Remedial Swim

March 30, 2022 | 2:04

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Echo Company Remedial Swim

March 30, 2022 | 2:04

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Mike Company Swim Qualification

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion complete the basic events of swim qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Feb. 28, 2022. Recruits are required to complete their swim qualification as a graduation requirement for recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Luis Arturo Ponce Alavez Jr.)

Feb. 28, 2022

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Mike Company Swim Qualification

Feb. 28, 2022 | 0:59

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Mike Company Swim Qualification

Feb. 28, 2022 | 0:59

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Iron Ducks

All recruits aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., are required to qualify in water survival. Recruits who fail to qualify on their first attempt are identified as iron ducks. The Marines in charge of training the iron ducks are the Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival (MCIWS). (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Nov. 30, 2021

1:45

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Iron Ducks

Nov. 30, 2021 | 1:45

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Iron Ducks

Nov. 30, 2021 | 1:45

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Service members are introduced to scuba gear

U.S. Marines and sailors stationed across Marine Corps Base Camp Butler and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma participated in a "Try SCUBA" Program hosted by the Single Marine Program and Tsunami SCUBA at the MCAS Futenma Pool, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The program served to introduce service members to scuba equipment and allow them to learn the basics should they want to obtain their scuba licenses. In order to acquire their licenses, the service members would need to attend the "Discover SCUBA" course. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ryan H. Pulliam)

Sept. 15, 2021

1:00

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Service members are introduced to scuba gear

Sept. 15, 2021 | 1:00

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Service members are introduced to scuba gear

Sept. 15, 2021 | 1:00

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Alpha and Oscar Companies Swim Qualification

Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, and Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, complete the basic events of swim qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. July 20, 2021. Recruits are required to accomplish swim qualification to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

July 20, 2021

1:16

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Alpha and Oscar Companies Swim Qualification

July 20, 2021 | 1:16

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Alpha and Oscar Companies Swim Qualification

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Patience in the Process

Two years after he first stepped on the yellow footprints, Pfc. Nathaniel Mensahsimms, with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, returned to Parris Island determined to complete swim qualification and earn his Eagle, Globe and Anchor. Mensahsimms tells the story of how he wanted to make his dad proud by returning to boot camp and becoming a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

July 2, 2021

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Patience in the Process

July 2, 2021 | 2:28

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Patience in the Process

July 2, 2021 | 2:28

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Force Fitness Innovation Video

U.S. Marine Corps, SSgt. Kevaughon Burney, a Force Fitness Instructor, describes the innovations of Force Fitness and how it helps Marines increase their physical and mental readiness at Quantico, Virginia, April 29, 2021. The purpose of force fitness innovation is to use new intuitive technology and science for physical training and teaches unit leaders new physical training techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kenny Gomez)

April 29, 2021

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Force Fitness Innovation Video

April 29, 2021 | 1:14

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Force Fitness Innovation Video

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Amphibious by Nature

Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Dec. 8, 2020. Swim qualification is one of the first graduation requirements recruits face in training. As a part of the test, recruits learn to quickly shed heavy equipment that could pull them underwater, safety leap into deep water, use issued equipment to stay afloat and keep their heads above water while wearing a full utility uniform. The target audience for this video is for enlistment applicants and future Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Johnson)

Dec. 8, 2020

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Amphibious by Nature

Dec. 8, 2020 | 0:37

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Amphibious by Nature

Dec. 8, 2020 | 0:37

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The American Dream

Pvt. Sandeep Bista, a Marine with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, reflects on his life in Southern Asia and how he came to America to be a United States Marine on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Dylan Walters and Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Aug. 14, 2020

2:12

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The American Dream

Aug. 14, 2020 | 2:12

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The American Dream

Aug. 14, 2020 | 2:12

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3rd Force Recon Embodies the Creed

U.S. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division training platoon recite the Reconnaissance Creed during annual training at Camp Shelby, Miss., July 22, 2020. 3rd Force Recon conducts annual training to increase lethality and remain ready to answer the nation’s call to go, fight, and win at any time, at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. JVonnta Taylor)

July 22, 2020

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3rd Force Recon Embodies the Creed

July 22, 2020 | 1:27

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3rd Force Recon Embodies the Creed

July 22, 2020 | 1:27

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Golf Company Swim Qualification

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the basic events of swim qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. July 21, 2020. Recruits are required to accomplish swim qualification to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

July 21, 2020

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Golf Company Swim Qualification

July 21, 2020 | 0:51

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Golf Company Swim Qualification

July 21, 2020 | 0:51

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Boot Camp Moments: Swim Qualification

A brief video of recruits during swim qualification aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Feb. 28, 2020

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Boot Camp Moments: Swim Qualification

Feb. 28, 2020 | 0:35

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Boot Camp Moments: Swim Qualification

Feb. 28, 2020 | 0:35

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Golf Company Swim Qualification

Recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the basic events of swim qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. Feb. 25, 2020. Recruits are required to accomplish swim qualification to graduate from recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)

Feb. 25, 2020

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Golf Company Swim Qualification

Feb. 25, 2020 | 0:58

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Golf Company Swim Qualification

Feb. 25, 2020 | 0:58

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Marines, sailors endure water survival advanced on Kadena

Marines and sailors endure the water survival advanced (WSA) course Jan. 27-31, 2020, on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. WSA is highest level of swim qualification Marines and sailors can earn before attending the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Brennan J. Beauton)

Jan. 31, 2020

2:04

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Marines, sailors endure water survival advanced on Kadena

Jan. 31, 2020 | 2:04

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Marines, sailors endure water survival advanced on Kadena

Jan. 31, 2020 | 2:04

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Aquatic Swimming Strokes (WSB, WSI, WSA): Whole Video (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Swim Survival Skills Training is a Marine centric logically progressive swimming skill curriculum. Specifically designed to increase Marines’ familiarity with the water environment, improve water survival qualification success rates, and reduce accidental drownings. This multi-phased training includes aquatic skills for a Marine to achieve completion in Basic, Intermediate and Advance water survival levels. The videos are part of a how-to series for completion of the checkout events in each level of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program (MCWSTP). The videos include the checkout events in their entirety & a breakdown of each component associated with each checkout event. *This video performance is the same for all levels. The difference is the required distance to swim

Jan. 1, 2020

0:39

Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Aquatic Swimming Strokes (WSB, WSI, WSA): Whole Video (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Jan. 1, 2020 | 0:39

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Aquatic Swimming Strokes (WSB, WSI, WSA): Whole Video (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Jan. 1, 2020 | 0:39

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB & WSI): Shallow Water Feet First Entry (#1 & #3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Swim Survival Skills Training is a Marine centric logically progressive swimming skill curriculum. Specifically designed to increase Marines’ familiarity with the water environment, improve water survival qualification success rates, and reduce accidental drownings. This multi-phased training includes aquatic skills for a Marine to achieve completion in Basic, Intermediate and Advance water survival levels. The videos are part of a how-to series for completion of the checkout events in each level of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program (MCWSTP). The videos include the checkout events in their entirety & a breakdown of each component associated with each checkout event. *This video performance is the same for WSB and WSI

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB & WSI): Shallow Water Feet First Entry (#1 & #3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Jan. 1, 2020 | 0:25

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB & WSI): Shallow Water Feet First Entry (#1 & #3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Jan. 1, 2020 | 0:25

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): On the Pack (#2 - option 1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Swim Survival Skills Training is a Marine centric logically progressive swimming skill curriculum. Specifically designed to increase Marines’ familiarity with the water environment, improve water survival qualification success rates, and reduce accidental drownings. This multi-phased training includes aquatic skills for a Marine to achieve completion in Basic, Intermediate and Advance water survival levels. The videos are part of a how-to series for completion of the checkout events in each level of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program (MCWSTP). The videos include the checkout events in their entirety & a breakdown of each component associated with each checkout event. *This video performance is for WSB

Jan. 1, 2020

1:34

Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): On the Pack (#2 - option 1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Jan. 1, 2020 | 1:34

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): On the Pack (#2 - option 1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Jan. 1, 2020 | 1:34

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): On the Pack (#2 - option 1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Swim Survival Skills Training is a Marine centric logically progressive swimming skill curriculum. Specifically designed to increase Marines’ familiarity with the water environment, improve water survival qualification success rates, and reduce accidental drownings. This multi-phased training includes aquatic skills for a Marine to achieve completion in Basic, Intermediate and Advance water survival levels. The videos are part of a how-to series for completion of the checkout events in each level of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program (MCWSTP). The videos include the checkout events in their entirety & a breakdown of each component associated with each checkout event. *This video performance is for WSB

Jan. 1, 2020

0:19

Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): On the Pack (#2 - option 1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Jan. 1, 2020 | 0:19

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): On the Pack (#2 - option 1) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Jan. 1, 2020 | 0:19

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Under the Pack (#2 - option 2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Swim Survival Skills Training is a Marine centric logically progressive swimming skill curriculum. Specifically designed to increase Marines’ familiarity with the water environment, improve water survival qualification success rates, and reduce accidental drownings. This multi-phased training includes aquatic skills for a Marine to achieve completion in Basic, Intermediate and Advance water survival levels. The videos are part of a how-to series for completion of the checkout events in each level of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program (MCWSTP). The videos include the checkout events in their entirety & a breakdown of each component associated with each checkout event. *This video performance is for WSB •Conduct a Self-Rescue: Whole Video (Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT))

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Under the Pack (#2 - option 2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Under the Pack (#2 - option 2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Pack on the Side (#2 - option 3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Swim Survival Skills Training is a Marine centric logically progressive swimming skill curriculum. Specifically designed to increase Marines’ familiarity with the water environment, improve water survival qualification success rates, and reduce accidental drownings. This multi-phased training includes aquatic skills for a Marine to achieve completion in Basic, Intermediate and Advance water survival levels. The videos are part of a how-to series for completion of the checkout events in each level of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program (MCWSTP). The videos include the checkout events in their entirety & a breakdown of each component associated with each checkout event. *This video performance is for WSB

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Pack on the Side (#2 - option 3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Pack on the Side (#2 - option 3) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Reverse Pack Travel (#2 - option 4) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Swim Survival Skills Training is a Marine centric logically progressive swimming skill curriculum. Specifically designed to increase Marines’ familiarity with the water environment, improve water survival qualification success rates, and reduce accidental drownings. This multi-phased training includes aquatic skills for a Marine to achieve completion in Basic, Intermediate and Advance water survival levels. The videos are part of a how-to series for completion of the checkout events in each level of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program (MCWSTP). The videos include the checkout events in their entirety & a breakdown of each component associated with each checkout event. *This video performance is for WSB

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Reverse Pack Travel (#2 - option 4) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Jan. 1, 2020 | 0:26

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Employ Flotation Gear (WSB): Reverse Pack Travel (#2 - option 4) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

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Conduct Submerged Gear Shed (WSB): Shallow Water Slide In Entry (#2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

Swim Survival Skills Training is a Marine centric logically progressive swimming skill curriculum. Specifically designed to increase Marines’ familiarity with the water environment, improve water survival qualification success rates, and reduce accidental drownings. This multi-phased training includes aquatic skills for a Marine to achieve completion in Basic, Intermediate and Advance water survival levels. The videos are part of a how-to series for completion of the checkout events in each level of the Marine Corps Water Survival Training Program (MCWSTP). The videos include the checkout events in their entirety & a breakdown of each component associated with each checkout event. *This video performance is for WSB

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Conduct Submerged Gear Shed (WSB): Shallow Water Slide In Entry (#2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

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Conduct Submerged Gear Shed (WSB): Shallow Water Slide In Entry (#2) (Swim Survival Skills Training [S3T])

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Conduct Buddy Assist – Active Drowning Victim.

Conduct Buddy Assist Active Victim - Identify the active victim that is struggling at the surface in a vertical position unable to make forward progress or tread water. - Enter the water with a waterproof pack. - Bear hug pack to chest and use a stride or slide in entry. - Swim to the victim. - Present the pack to the victim. - Tell the victim to grab the pack with both hands and do not release. - Assist the victim to safety. Ask the victim to help kick. - Exit the water.

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Conduct Buddy Assist – Active Drowning Victim.

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Conduct Buddy Assist – Active Drowning Victim.

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Conduct a Self -Rescue – Whole video

Given an aquatic environment with deep water, while wearing a combat uniform: - Enter from a platform using abandon ship technique – height 8-10’ above the water - Align toes at the edge of the platform and place hands on opposite shoulders performing a crisscross pattern. - Look up to ensure no other people is entering the water above you. - Look down to ensure that the landing area is clear. - Look straight ahead. - Step off taking a 30 inch step. During descend cross the legs - Stay in this position until descend in the water stops - Orient to the surface - Clear breathing space - Orient to safety - Exit the water

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Conduct a Self -Rescue – Whole video

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Conduct a Self -Rescue – Whole video

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Conduct Submerged Gear Shed – Shallow Water – Whole Video

Given an aquatic environment with shallow water, while wearing a combat uniform with full combat load. - Bend at the waist or knees and place face underwater - Discard rifle while face stays underwater - Remove the combat load. - Remove Kevlar by unbuckling chin strap. - Remove the Flak. - Surface and exit the water.

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Conduct Submerged Gear Shed – Shallow Water – Whole Video

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Conduct Submerged Gear Shed – Shallow Water – Whole Video

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Crawl Stroke Approach

The crawl stroke (freestyle) is the fastest approach stroke. Execution of the crawl stroke approach stroke is the same as the crawl stroke except that your head remains above the water’s surface to allow for free breathing and maintaining eye contact with the victim.

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Crawl Stroke Approach

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Crawl Stroke Approach

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Clear a Breathing Space

Given an aquatic environment with deep water, while wearing a combat utility uniform. - Wave your arms back and forth vigorously to move away fuel or debris.

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Clear a Breathing Space

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) –Clear a Breathing Space

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Employ Flotation Gear – On the Pack

Given an aquatic environment, while wearing a combat utility uniform. - Hug the pack to chest. - With the body horizontal in the water face the direction of travel. - Use any kick that propels the best.

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Employ Flotation Gear – On the Pack

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Employ Flotation Gear – On the Pack

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Employ flotation gear – Under the pack

- Hug the pack to chest while kicking on the back keeping the body horizontal and face up - The inverted Breast-Stroke kick is the preferred kick.

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Employ flotation gear – Under the pack

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Employ flotation gear – Under the pack

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Shallow water feet first entry

- Align toes on the edge of the deck - Slightly bend at the knees - Jump into the water keeping knees slightly bend until you contact the bottom of the pool or you are ready to kick and surface.

Jan. 1, 2020

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Marine Swim Advancement Training (MSAT)

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Shallow water feet first entry

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Swim Survival Skills Training (S3T) – Shallow water feet first entry

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