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STAY ALIVE & RESCUE OTHERS IN THE MOST DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT ON EARTH THE INDISPENSABLE MANUAL FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL, SHIPS' CREW, PROFESSIONAL & RECREATIONAL DIVERS, KAYAKERS, SWIMMERS, AND MORE. CREATED & TRUSTED BY THE U.S. MARINE CORPS. ESSENTIAL PREPAREDNESS FOR ALL SHIPS AND BOATS. COMPLETE & UNABRIDGED GIANT 8.5"x11" SIZE - LARGE, CLEAR PRINT. VITAL LIFE-SAVING KNOWLEDGE FOR ALL WATERBORNE PURSUITS Around ten people die from drowning every single day in the United States*. The danger to military personnel posed by bodies of water, whether during operations or training, is far greater and should not be underestimated. This Handbook equips the reader, military or civilian, with the ability to operate safety and effectively around water, whatever your activities. Throughout history, water has posed special challenges to Marines and Sailors during times of both peace and war. Therefore, the inherent dangers associated with waterborne operations demand that Marines and Sailors receive proper water survival training Combat units that are confident in their ability to work in and around water can use the water to their advantage in combat, and history is filled with examples of how the proper preparation or training for survival in water reduced or averted disaster. In particular, this unique Handbook covers areas of special interest and utility to those engaging in waterborne activities far from shore or assistance, such as: SURVIVAL IN OPEN WATER: Abandoning Ship - Surviving With a Pack - Staying Afloat With a Life Preserver - Avoiding Heat Loss in Cold Water - Drownproofing Methods - Survival Strokes WATER RESCUES: Reaching Rescue Techniques - Buddy Assist - Approach Strokes - Level-Offs - Rescue Techniques - Defense A