MCRP 7-20B.5 governs Marine Corps water survival techniques, procedures, and training standards.
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It covers survival in open water, abandoning ship, survival with a pack, life preservers, and avoiding heat loss in cold water. It teaches Marines to cross water obstacles and perform water rescues correctly and safely.
Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 8-10B.6, Marine Corps Water Survival, provides Marine Corps water survival techniques, procedures, and training standards. (paragraph 2)
Once an individual or a unit has completed the MCWSPM, this publication can be used as a refresher course before water operations. (paragraph 2)
Combat units that are confident in their ability to work in and around water can use the water to their advantage in combat, and history is filled with examples of how the proper preparation or training for survival in water reduced or averted disaster. (paragraph 2)
LCpl Mayo’s survival is a testament not only to his incredible physical courage, but also to the soundness of the lifesaving training and techniques he received during combat water survival training. (paragraph 2)