Background:

Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Teams began when the first group of volunteers was selected from the Naval Construction Battalions in the Spring of 1943. Their mission was clearing obstacles from beaches chosen for amphibious landings, as members of Naval Combat Demolition Units (NCDUs). While NCDUs distinguished themselves in Europe, they were consolidated into Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs) in the Pacific, where they sawheavy action in the Pacific during World War II, and in the Korean War. In 1962, the first SEAL Teams were commissioned to conduct unconventional warfare, counter-guerrilla warfare, and clandestine operations in maritime and riverine environments. Since then, UDTs have been redesignated SEAL or SEAL Delivery Vehicle Teams. Thus, the newly designated SEAL Teams acquired the SEAL mission and retained the amphibious support mission inherited from their UDT forefathers.

Eligibility:

The SEAL program is open to all enlisted Navy active duty members (with exception to established requirements) regardless of their rating. Once you are in the SEAL program you will be required to change your rating to one of the rates listed below, if applicable.

· Aviation Boatswain's Mate (AB) · Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) · Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Operator (AW) · Boatswain's Mate (BM) · Electrician's Mate (EM) · Engineman (EN) · Electronics Technician (ET) · Fireman Apprentice (FA) · Fireman (FN) · Gunner's Mate (GM) · Hospital Corpsman (HM) · Hull Maintenance Technician (HT) · Interior Communicationman (IC) · Intelligence Specialist (IS) · Information Systems Technician (IT)

· Master at Arms (MA) · Machinist's Mate (MM) · Machinery Repairman (MR) · Operational Specialist (OS) · Photographer's Mate (PH) · Personnelman (PN) · Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR) · Quartermaster (QM) · Seaman Apprentice (SA) · Seaman (SN) · Storekeeper (SK) · Signalman (SM) · Sonar Technician (STG) · Torpedoman's Mate (TM) · Yeoman (YN)

The 5-Step Process to Becoming a SEAL:

Step 1: First and foremost, contact your career counselor -- and make sure you meet the following requirements before you do: a. Minimum ASVAB score: VE+AR=104. For more on ASVAB scores and Navy ratings, see the ASVAB Scoring section. (Note: For ASVAB Test numbers 5,6, and 7, use WK Score) b. Minimum ASVAB score: VE+WK=104 and MC=50. (Note: Minimum ASVAB score for HM's is VE+AR or VE+WK=110) Five point ASVAB waiver (Navy Personnel Command, PERS-401D) c. Eyesight - 20/40 in one eye and 20/70 in the other eye, correctable to 20/20 Waiver: 20/70; 20/100 or better d. No color blindness e. Must be 28 years old or less Waiver: 2 years f. Be E-6 or below g. Must be a U.S. Citizen h. Applicant must meet minimum performance standards; evaluation marks should be at least 3.0 and above

Step 2: Submit the following documents -- a. "Special Request Chit" through Chain of Command requesting SEAL training. b. A completed medical package* via fax to Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWC), BUD/S Medical Department, Comm: 619-437-5248/DSN: 577-5248. The package will include: (1) SF-88 & SF-93 or DD Form 2807-1 (pages 1 through 3) & DD Form 2808 (pages 1 through 3) (2) EKG report (3) Radiology report of chest (PA & LAT) (4) BUD/S-SWCC medical screening questionnaire *Allow a minimum of 21 working days for a completed package to clear (longer if items are missing from your package). c. You must visit the SEAL webpage to request the Physical Screening Test (PST). Dates, location and screening time are updated regularly Only medically cleared candidates will be allowed to take the test. If you are deploying, the PST and interviews can be scheduled during a ship-is-in-port visit. Fill out the online form for a PST. Applicants serving overseas will also need to fill out this form to schedule a PST in your area. d. Once medical clearance and PST request has been verified, a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you and NC with the following information: (1) Date/Time (2) Location (3) Gear list (4) PST Overview

Step 3: Interviews and Recommendation You are required to bring the following to your interview: a. Completed NC worksheet b. Uniform of the day c. Military ID d. Service record e. Medical record Notes: a. Only applicants that successfully pass the PST will be interviewed. b. NO waivers/recommendations will be given for the failure of the PST.

Step 4: The Physical Screening Test (PST) a. If you fail any part of the test, you may continue the test to measure your own physical readiness. You will then be required to wait a minimum of 45 days before retesting. b. Training Time Out (TTO): If you request a training time out, you will not be allowed to continue the PST due to the time constraints of the test. However, you will be allowed to retake the test after 30 days. If you request 2 consecutive TTO's within a 90 day period, you will be required to wait a minimum of 2 years from the date of your last PST TTO. c. Drop on request (DOR): If you DOR, you will not be allowed to continue the test and will be required to wait a minimum of 1 year before requesting a retest.

Step 5: Assemble Your Initial Training Application Package Your package should include: a. Report of Applicant Screening (PST) Results b. NAVPERS 1616/26, Evaluation Report and Counseling Record (E-1 Thru E-6) for previous 3 years including any special or transfer evaluations. c. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery scores as documented on NAVPERS 1070/604, Enlisted Qualifications History. d. Commanding Officer Comments. See MILPERSMAN 1220- 210 (SEAL), 1220-340 (SWCC) for comments and recommendations. Commanding Officer should include NAVPERS 1306/7.

Step 6: Fax or mail your package Send the package to: SEALS SPECWAR Assignments (PERS 401D) 5720 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38053-4070 Comm: 901-874-2716 or DSN: 882-2716