Marine Corps swim qualification tests are about to get tougher

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.

Marines getting more demanding qualification tests: What is changing

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 ...