U.S. Marine Corps Combat Water Survival

U.S. Marine Corps Combat Water Survival:  Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-02C, 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).  
Tablet of CONTENTS:
Chapter 1. Survival at Sea
Abandoning Ship 
Jettisoning Equipment
Abandoning Ship Technique 
Modified Abandoning Ship Technique 
Surface Burning Oil Swim
Surviving With a Pack 
Preparing Equipment
Tying Waterproof/Plastic Bags
Packing the Pack 
Swimming With the Pack
Staying Afloat With a Life Preserver 
Inherently Buoyant Life Preservers 
Inflatable Life Preservers 
Staying Afloat Without a Life Preserver 
Floating With an Inflated Blouse 
Floating With Inflated Trousers 
Sling Method 
Splash Method 
Blow Method 
Avoiding Heat Loss in Cold Water
Individual Protection From the Cold
Group Protection From the Cold
Drownproofing Methods 
Crawl Stroke
T-Method
The Sweep
Breast Stroke
Side Stroke
Elementary Backstroke
Chapter 2. Water Rescues
Reaching Rescue Techniques
Reach 
Reach From a Deck 
Arm Extension
Leg Extension
Wading Assist 
Throw 
Lifesaving Approaches 
Front Surface Approach 
Rear Approach
Approach Strokes
Crawl Stroke Approach Stroke
Breast Stroke Approach Stroke 
Level Offs 
Front Surface Approach 
Single Armpit Level Off 
Double Armpit Level Off 
Rescue Techniques
Wrist Tow 
Single Armpit Tow 
Double Armpit Tow
Collar Tow
Cross-Chest Carry 
Tired Swimmer’s Assist 
Defense Against a Drowning Victim 
Block
Wrist-Grip Escape/Wrist-Grip Escape Alternative
Front Head-Hold Escape 
Rear Head-Hold Escape 
Administering First Aid/Rescue Breathing 
Chapter 3. Treatment of Casualties
and Avoidance of Dangerous Marine Life
Drowning
Symptoms
Treatment 
Hypothermia 
Symptoms
Survival Time
Treatment 
Heat-Related Injuries
Burns
Common Medical Problems
Associated with Sea Survival 
Seasickness
Saltwater Sores
Blindness/Headache 
Constipation 
Sunburn and Dehydration 
Dangerous 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 Shells
Chapter 4. Negotiating Water Obstacles
Tides
Surf
Plunging Waves 
Spilling Waves
Surging Waves
Currents
Offshore Currents 
Rip Currents
Littoral Currents 
Back Bays 
Rivers and Canals 
Chapter 5. Fording Waterways
Selection of a Ford Site
Determine the Slope 
Clinometer
Map 
Line of Sight and Pace 
Determine the Current Speed 
Measure River Width
Calculate Downstream Drift
The Buddy System
Water Crossings 
Care of Weapons
ISOMAT Raft 
Poncho Raft 
Construction of a Pack Raft
Single-Rope Bridge 
High and Dry Crossings
Swift Current Crossings 
Slow Current Crossings
Removal 
Appendix. Knot Tying
Square Knot 
Bowline
Hitches
Half Hitch
Two Half Hitches 
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches 
Butterfly Knot