Sgt. Seth Handy, an instructor of water survival, prepares to demonstrate a gear drop exercise for Marines participating in a water survival swim qualification at Ramer Hall pool Jan. 12. In a situation where a Marine could drown, the Marine’s gear must be dropped within seconds to escape. The Marine Corps’ water survival program prepares Marines to survive possible life-threatening, situations in the water. - Sgt. Seth Handy, an instructor of water survival, prepares to demonstrate a gear drop exercise for Marines participating in a water survival swim qualification at Ramer Hall pool Jan. 12. In a situation where a Marine could drown, the Marine’s gear must be dropped within seconds to escape. The Marine Corps’ water survival program prepares Marines to survive possible life-threatening, situations in the water.