This TM describes the Army’s water survival training program. It establishes classification levels, describes the basic skills required at each level, and sets standards for testing. It is designed to help company commanders, platoon leaders, and instructors determine the water survival ability level of their soldiers and train them to survive in water. It presents the Army’s water survival training program, which has three classification levels: Class Three – Basic, Class Two Intermediate, and Class One – Advanced. The main goal of the program is to train soldiers to meet the requirements of the Class Three – Basic level. Soldiers who achieve competency at this level should pose little threat to themselves or the unit during most operations in and around water.
