Marine Combat Water Survival

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Marine Combat Water Survival, provides Marine Corps combat water survival techniques, procedures, and training standards. This publication also teaches Marines to cross water obstacles and perform water rescues correctly and safely. This publication is the foundation for teaching Marines correct water survival techniques and procedures that are used throughout the Marine combat water survival program (MCWSP).CONTENTSChapter 1. Survival at SeaAbandoning Ship Jettisoning Equipment Abandoning Ship Technique Modified Abandoning Ship Technique Surface Burning Oil SwimSurviving With a Pack Preparing Equipment Tying Waterproof/Plastic Bags Packing the Pack Swimming With the PackStaying Afloat With a Life Preserver Inherently Buoyant Life Preservers Inflatable Life PreserversStaying Afloat Without a Life Preserver Floating With an Inflated Blouse Floating With Inflated Trousers Sling Method Splash Method Blow MethodAvoiding Heat Loss in Cold Water Individual Protection From the Cold Group Protection From the ColdDrownproofing Methods Crawl Stroke T-Method The Sweep Breast Stroke Side Stroke Elementary BackstrokeChapter 2. Water RescuesReaching Rescue Techniques Reach Reach From a Deck Arm Extension Leg Extension Wading Assist ThrowLifesaving Approaches Front Surface Approach Rear ApproachApproach Strokes Crawl Stroke Approach Stroke Breast Stroke Approach StrokeLevel Offs Front Surface Approach Single Armpit Level Off Double Armpit Level OffRescue Techniques Wrist Tow Single Armpit Tow Double Armpit Tow Collar Tow Cross-Chest Carry Tired Swimmer's AssistDefense Against a Drowning Victim Block Wrist-Grip Escape/Wrist-Grip Escape Alternative Front Head-Hold Escape Rear Head-Hold EscapeAdministering First Aid/Rescue BreathingChapter 3. Treatment of Casualties and Avoidance of Dangerous Marine LifeDrowning Symptoms TreatmentHypothermia Symptoms Survival Time TreatmentHeat-Related InjuriesBurnsCommon Medical Problems Associated with Sea Survival Seasickness Saltwater Sores Blindness/Headache Constipation Sunburn and DehydrationDangerous Marine Life Sharks and Barracudas Sea Snakes Poisonous Fish Turtles and Moray Eels Corals Jellyfish, Portuguese Man-of-War, Anemones, and Others Spiny Fish, Urchins, Stingrays, and Cone ShellsChapter 4. Negotiating Water ObstaclesTidesSurf Plunging Waves Spilling Waves Surging WavesCurrents Offshore Currents Rip Currents Littoral CurrentsBack BaysRivers and CanalsChapter 5. Fording WaterwaysSelection of a Ford Site Determine the Slope Clinometer Map Line of Sight and Pace Determine the Current Speed Measure River Width Calculate Downstream DriftThe Buddy SystemWater CrossingsCare of Weapons ISOMAT Raft Poncho Raft Construction of a Pack Raft Single-Rope Bridge High and Dry Crossings Swift Current Crossings Slow Current Crossings RemovalAppendix. Knot TyingSquare KnotBowlineHitches Half Hitch Two Half Hitches Round Turn and Two Half Hitches Butterfly Knot