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Combat Water Survival

Ready for battle in the water

Combat water survival training prepares recruits for amphibious combat operations, developing confidence in the water. Whether they arrive knowing how to swim or not, this supervised training 
will teach them: 
 
• Swimming with gear and supplies 
• Rescue and aid  
• Survival strokes and techniques 
 
At minimum, all recruits train in the camouflage utility uniform. At higher skill levels, recruits train wearing full combat gear: 
rifle, helmet, flak jacket and pack.