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.
A new five-level qualification program will replace the current three-tier system of basic, intermediate and advanced swim qualifications.
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 ...
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