The Marines will now have five water survival qualification levels: Basic, Novice, Competent, Proficient, and Advanced.

Beginning Oct. 1, Marines will qualify under five water survival levels: Basic, Novice, Competent, Proficient and Advanced.

Many non-swimming athletes struggle to pass military swimming tests, but after practicing techniques, pool skills and conditioning drills, they can become an above-average swimmer with added water ...

New guidance, effective Oct. 1, 2026, will require U.S. Marines to meet tougher swimming qualification standards. “The changes are designed to be progressive, requiring an increase in both swimming ...

When taking military swimming tests that require the breaststroke or the side stroke (also known as the combat side stroke, or CSS), you can do an underwater pullout off the wall called the ...