Video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 09.02.2025
U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Water Survival training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sep. 2, 2025. After a period of coaching, recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water in order to progress to the next part of recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Katrina Wallace)...
Video by Sgt. Dillon Buck | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | 08.21.2025
U.S. Marines and Sailors conduct the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival Course 6-25 at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Training Tank at MCAS Miramar, California, and Naval Base Coronado, California, Aug. 18-21, 2025. The MCIWS course includes aquatic conditioning, endurance swims, rescues, and training for emergencies in and out of the water. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Dillon......
Video by Cpl. Edison Lobos | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing | 07.29.2025
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force swim during water survival training on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 29, 2025. Marines are trained in water survival to combat in austere environments, keeping with their amphibious nature (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Edison Lobos)...
Video by Staff Sgt. Cristian Bestul, Lance Cpl. Sawyer Carleton and Cpl. Jaye Townsend | 1st Marine Division | 05.09.2025
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.......
Video by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Johnson | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 03.24.2025
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)...
Video by Lance Cpl. Brant Cushman | Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools | 03.06.2025
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Water Survival School go through week one of the Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival course at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, North Carolina, March 6, 2025. MCWSS trains Marines and Sailors to perform duties of Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival through instructional classes and practical application. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Brant Cushman)...
Video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 09.30.2024
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)...
Video by Lance Cpl. Paul Kalogeris | Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools | 09.19.2024
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Water Survival Schools conduct a training event at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 19, 2024. MCWSS trains Marines and Sailors to perform duties of Marine Corps Instructors of Water Survival through instructional classes and practical application. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Paul Kalogeris)...
