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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.
Enlistment
Email the in-service recruiter
to determine your eligibility. Once you overcome these small obstacles
you will be on the road to Basic Underwater Demolitions SEAL training
(BUD/s). Enlistment is arranged by your
local Navy recruiter.
Transient Personnel Unit (TPU) - BOOT CAMP
2-6 weeks
For those that are new to the Navy, make the most of your time in
TPU. Learn everything you can, and excel in every way possible.
For more information, visit the Naval
Training Center Great Lakes (Navy Boot Camp) Website.
Perhaps most important, keep yourself in top physical shape. The
Physical Screening Test (PST) is a requirement of your contract.
You will be tested during the 1st week of TPU training. The Physical
Screen Test is given to ensure that all applicants for the SEAL
program display a standard level of athletic proficiency before
arriving at BUD/S. You should be in a progressive physical conditioning
program to best prepare yourself for the demands of BUD/S training.
You will be given three (3) opportunities to pass the minimum PST
score. Failure in any portion of the PST is a disqualifier. A brief
on Naval Special Warfare will be given to your TPU class.
"A" SCHOOL
Navy "A" School is where you learn the basic skills associated with
your rate. Continue to work hard and demonstrate leadership qualities.
Be sure to continue your physical training. Upon successful completion
of "A" School, you are bound for BUD/S. You must be in peak physical
condition to meet the BUD/S challenge. If you have questions contact
the SEAL Motivators. All candidates are required a re-screening
of the PST 30 days before transferring to BUD/S.
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