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U.S. Marine Corps Combat Water Survival
by The United States Department of Defense, www.survivalebooks.com
The United States Department of Defense
U.S. Marine Corps Combat Water Survival
by The United States Department of Defense, www.survivalebooks.com
The United States Department of Defense
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U.S. Marine Corps Combat Water Survival
U.S. Marine Corps Combat Water Survival, provides 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). Once an individual or a unit has completed the MCWSP, this publication
can be used as a refresher course before water operations.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Survival at Sea
Abandoning Ship 1-2
Jettisoning Equipment1-2
Abandoning Ship Technique 1-3
Modified Abandoning Ship Technique 1-6
Surface Burning Oil Swim.1-9
Surviving With a Pack 1-11
Preparing Equipment1-12
Tying Waterproof/Plastic Bags.1-13
Packing the Pack 1-13
Swimming With the Pack.1-13
Staying Afloat With a Life Preserver .1-15
Inherently Buoyant Life Preservers .1-15
Inflatable Life Preservers .1-15
Staying Afloat Without a Life Preserver 1-18
Floating With an Inflated Blouse .1-18
Floating With Inflated Trousers .1-20
Sling Method .1-20
Splash Method .1-26
Blow Method .1-32
Avoiding Heat Loss in Cold Water.1-36
Individual Protection From the Cold1-37
Group Protection From the Cold1-38
Drownproofing Methods 1-39
Crawl Stroke.1-40
T-Method1-44
The Sweep1-46
Breast Stroke.1-48
Side Stroke1-52
Elementary Backstroke.1-57
Chapter 2. Water Rescues
Reaching Rescue Techniques2-2
Reach 2-2
Reach From a Deck 2-3
Arm Extension2-3
Leg Extension.2-4
Wading Assist .2-4
Throw .2-5
Lifesaving Approaches .2-7
Front Surface Approach .2-7
Rear Approach2-7
Approach Strokes2-8
Crawl Stroke Approach Stroke.2-8
Breast Stroke Approach Stroke 2-11
Level Offs .2-13
Front Surface Approach .2-13
Single Armpit Level Off 2-14
Double Armpit Level Off .2-16
Rescue Techniques2-18
Wrist Tow .2-18
Single Armpit Tow .2-19
Double Armpit Tow2-21
Collar Tow2-22
Cross-Chest Carry 2-22
Tired Swimmer’s Assist .2-24
Defense Against a Drowning Victim 2-25
Block.2-25
Wrist-Grip Escape/Wrist-Grip Escape Alternative.2-26
Front Head-Hold Escape 2-27
Rear Head-Hold Escape .2-29
Administering First Aid/Rescue Breathing 2-31
Chapter 3. Treatment of Casualties
and Avoidance of Dangerous Marine Life
Drowning3-1
Symptoms.3-1
Treatment .3-2
Hypothermia .3-2
Symptoms.3-4
Survival Time.3-4
Treatment .3-4
Heat-Related Injuries3-6
Burns.3-7
Common Medical Problems
Associated with Sea Survival .3-8
Seasickness.3-8
Saltwater Sores.3-8
Blindness/Headache .3-9
Constipation .3-9
Sunburn and Dehydration 3-9
Dangerous Marine Life.3-10
Sharks and Barracudas . 3-11
Sea Snakes3-12
Poisonous Fish .3-12
Turtles and Moray Eels 3-12
Corals .3-12
Jellyfish, Portuguese Man-of-War,
Anemones, and Others .3-12
Spiny Fish, Urchins, Stingrays, and Cone Shells.3-13
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Chapter 4. Negotiating Water Obstacles
Tides4-1
Surf4-2
Plunging Waves 4-3
Spilling Waves4-4
Surging Waves4-4
Currents.4-4
Offshore Currents .4-4
Rip Currents4-5
Littoral Currents .4-5
Back Bays .4-6
Rivers and Canals .4-6
Chapter 5. Fording Waterways
Selection of a Ford Site.5-1
Determine the Slope .5-2
Clinometer5-2
Map 5-3
Line of Sight and Pace .5-3
Determine the Current Speed .5-4
Measure River Width5-5
Calculate Downstream Drift.5-6
The Buddy System5-7
Water Crossings 5-8
Care of Weapons.5-8
ISOMAT Raft .5-9
Poncho Raft 5-10
Construction of a Pack Raft5-12
Single-Rope Bridge 5-13
High and Dry Crossings .5-17
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Swift Current Crossings .5-18
Slow Current Crossings5-19
Removal .5-19
Appendix. Knot Tying
Square Knot Appendix-1
Bowline. Appendix-2
Hitches Appendix-2
Half Hitch. Appendix-2
Two Half Hitches . Appendix-3
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches Appendix-3
Butterfly Knot Appendix-4
U.S. Marine Corps Combat Water Survival, provides 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). Once an individual or a unit has completed the MCWSP, this publication
can be used as a refresher course before water operations.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Survival at Sea
Abandoning Ship 1-2
Jettisoning Equipment1-2
Abandoning Ship Technique 1-3
Modified Abandoning Ship Technique 1-6
Surface Burning Oil Swim.1-9
Surviving With a Pack 1-11
Preparing Equipment1-12
Tying Waterproof/Plastic Bags.1-13
Packing the Pack 1-13
Swimming With the Pack.1-13
Staying Afloat With a Life Preserver .1-15
Inherently Buoyant Life Preservers .1-15
Inflatable Life Preservers .1-15
Staying Afloat Without a Life Preserver 1-18
Floating With an Inflated Blouse .1-18
Floating With Inflated Trousers .1-20
Sling Method .1-20
Splash Method .1-26
Blow Method .1-32
Avoiding Heat Loss in Cold Water.1-36
Individual Protection From the Cold1-37
Group Protection From the Cold1-38
Drownproofing Methods 1-39
Crawl Stroke.1-40
T-Method1-44
The Sweep1-46
Breast Stroke.1-48
Side Stroke1-52
Elementary Backstroke.1-57
Chapter 2. Water Rescues
Reaching Rescue Techniques2-2
Reach 2-2
Reach From a Deck 2-3
Arm Extension2-3
Leg Extension.2-4
Wading Assist .2-4
Throw .2-5
Lifesaving Approaches .2-7
Front Surface Approach .2-7
Rear Approach2-7
Approach Strokes2-8
Crawl Stroke Approach Stroke.2-8
Breast Stroke Approach Stroke 2-11
Level Offs .2-13
Front Surface Approach .2-13
Single Armpit Level Off 2-14
Double Armpit Level Off .2-16
Rescue Techniques2-18
Wrist Tow .2-18
Single Armpit Tow .2-19
Double Armpit Tow2-21
Collar Tow2-22
Cross-Chest Carry 2-22
Tired Swimmer’s Assist .2-24
Defense Against a Drowning Victim 2-25
Block.2-25
Wrist-Grip Escape/Wrist-Grip Escape Alternative.2-26
Front Head-Hold Escape 2-27
Rear Head-Hold Escape .2-29
Administering First Aid/Rescue Breathing 2-31
Chapter 3. Treatment of Casualties
and Avoidance of Dangerous Marine Life
Drowning3-1
Symptoms.3-1
Treatment .3-2
Hypothermia .3-2
Symptoms.3-4
Survival Time.3-4
Treatment .3-4
Heat-Related Injuries3-6
Burns.3-7
Common Medical Problems
Associated with Sea Survival .3-8
Seasickness.3-8
Saltwater Sores.3-8
Blindness/Headache .3-9
Constipation .3-9
Sunburn and Dehydration 3-9
Dangerous Marine Life.3-10
Sharks and Barracudas . 3-11
Sea Snakes3-12
Poisonous Fish .3-12
Turtles and Moray Eels 3-12
Corals .3-12
Jellyfish, Portuguese Man-of-War,
Anemones, and Others .3-12
Spiny Fish, Urchins, Stingrays, and Cone Shells.3-13
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Chapter 4. Negotiating Water Obstacles
Tides4-1
Surf4-2
Plunging Waves 4-3
Spilling Waves4-4
Surging Waves4-4
Currents.4-4
Offshore Currents .4-4
Rip Currents4-5
Littoral Currents .4-5
Back Bays .4-6
Rivers and Canals .4-6
Chapter 5. Fording Waterways
Selection of a Ford Site.5-1
Determine the Slope .5-2
Clinometer5-2
Map 5-3
Line of Sight and Pace .5-3
Determine the Current Speed .5-4
Measure River Width5-5
Calculate Downstream Drift.5-6
The Buddy System5-7
Water Crossings 5-8
Care of Weapons.5-8
ISOMAT Raft .5-9
Poncho Raft 5-10
Construction of a Pack Raft5-12
Single-Rope Bridge 5-13
High and Dry Crossings .5-17
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Swift Current Crossings .5-18
Slow Current Crossings5-19
Removal .5-19
Appendix. Knot Tying
Square Knot Appendix-1
Bowline. Appendix-2
Hitches Appendix-2
Half Hitch. Appendix-2
Two Half Hitches . Appendix-3
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches Appendix-3
Butterfly Knot Appendix-4
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940013151437 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | www.survivalebooks.com |
| Publication date: | 07/29/2011 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 4 MB |
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