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.
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 ...
Bourque, Fender graduate from USMC basic training U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Joseph C. Bourque IV, son of Sandra L. Townsend of Kingsport, Tenn., and Joseph C. Bourque III of La Plata, earned the title of ...