Navy SEALs
The United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land Teams, (S.E.A.Ls) are the Navy’s elite, special operations forces. From their earliest beginnings in 1962, the SEAL teams have been conducting missions all over the world as needed. Though not very known to the public, these forces conduct their operations year round, often in secrecy. Consistent with their title, Navy SEALs conduct their operations in every environment and are utilized for their intense skillsets which allow them to operate at such a high level.
BUD/S
Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training (BUD/S) is the beginning portion of a Navy SEALs training process. After enlisting in the Navy and reaching BUD/S, a candidate will begin with this seven-month grueling training course that is categorized into three phases. The first phase includes basic conditioning in which the candidates endure intense physical training, water competency and mental tenacity while they build teamwork. The second phase is focused on combat diving, teaching the candidates the basics in combat swimming and open and closed-circuit diving. Third phase focuses on land warfare, teaching the basics in weapons, demolitions, land navigation, patrolling, rappelling, marksmanship and small-unit tactics.
SEAL Qualification Training (SQT)
SEAL Qualification Training is a 26-week course that allows candidates to bring their skills and knowledge in Naval Special Warfare to a more advanced level of tactical training. Some of the aspects covered in this portion of training are Weapons training, small unit tactics, land navigation, demolitions, cold weather training, medical skills, and maritime operations. This last stage of training is designed to provide students with the core tactical knowledge they will need in order to join a SEAL platoon and be placed in a SEAL Team.