The Marines will now have five water survival qualification levels: Basic, Novice, Competent, Proficient, and Advanced.
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Marine Corps to ramp up swim test difficulty
Beginning Oct. 1, Marines will qualify under five water survival levels: Basic, Novice, Competent, Proficient and Advanced.
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 ...
West Coast Marines are learning how to operate attack drones in a new training course, part of a broader push to accelerate drone readiness across the force. The new fast-paced crash course packs a ...
Military leaders said personnel must be prepared for current and future operations.
The United States Marine Corps made vital strides in 2025, implementing new formations and technologies in an effort to remain ready for any conflicts that may abound. This past year forced the ...
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Two former Marines now coach clients at Iron Rig Fitness near Florence.
Marine Corps riflemen assigned to Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), load a simulated warhead onto a Neros ...
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