This boggles my mind. Not ALLOWED to carry water?!?

And what exactly was their plan if someone was seperated from the group? Find them real fast? At the very least they should carry water and reserve it for "emergency" use. Even that sends the wrong message.

Instructors, you need to drill it into your student's heads:

Carry plenty of water. Just because you're learning where to find water doesn't mean you should bet your life on finding it.

Drink at every opportunity, every time you stop to rest, every time you blink.

To be caught without your water bottle on your person at any time is a crime worse than dealing drugs to children.

Unless they just filled it 5 minutes ago, if they are caught with a full canteen force them to chug the whole thing on the spot.

Make your students HATE the words "Alright, people - DRINK!"

The girl was found with water still in her bottle. If she rationed herself to death after two weeks of survival school, she should get her money back.