Staff Sgt. Brian A. Smith, Marine Aircraft Group 12

Staff Sgt. Brian A. Smith, Marine Aircraft Group 12 Marine Water Survival Training Program chief, demonstrates the proper placement of equipment in preparation for undergoing the intermediate portion of the water survival course at the IronWorks Gym swimming pool here Jan. 31. The Intermediate level swim qualification involved a 50-meter swim with full gear, a dive from the tower followed by a 250-meter swim, flotation techniques and shedding gear in the deep end of the pool.