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New water survival qualification streamlines training, enhances individual Marine

11/22/2010 By Lance Cpl. Christofer P. Baines , Headquarters Marine Corps

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Effective now, the Marine Corps has implemented a new qualification system for combat water survival. The new system enhances safety, increases effectiveness and simplifies qualification requirements.

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