SEAL REQUIREMENTS

SEAL training is extremely demanding, both mentally and physically, and produces the world's best maritime warriors. Our focus during this training is based on three core pillars:

• Men of Character: The nature of our mission requires men who will uphold the Navy Core Values - Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
  
• Physical: The nature of our mission also requires men who are physically fit and capable in every environment, especially the water.
  
• Technical: Finally, maritime Special Operations require men who are intelligent and can quickly learn new tasks.
  

Naval Special Warfare Training - Following basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL, and the NSW Preparation Course, Great Lakes, IL, you will begin Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training in Coronado, CA. This six-month course of instruction will focus on physical conditioning, small boat handling, diving physics, basic diving techniques, land warfare, weapons, demolitions, communications, and reconnaissance.


First Phase (Basic Conditioning) - 7 weeks - First Phase trains, develops, and assesses SEAL candidates in physical conditioning, water competency, teamwork, and mental tenacity. This phase is eight weeks long. Physical conditioning with running, swimming, and calisthenics grows harder and harder as the weeks progress. You will participate in weekly four mile timed runs in boots, timed obstacle courses, swim distances up to two miles wearing fins in the ocean, and learn small boat seamanship.


The first three weeks of First Phase will prepare you for the fourth week, better known as "Hell Week." During this week, you will participate in five and one-half days of continuous training, with a maximum of four hours sleep total. This week is designed as the ultimate test of one's physical and mental motivation while in First Phase. Hell Week proves to those who make it that the human body can do ten times the amount of work the average man thinks possible. During Hell Week, you will learn the value of cool headedness, perseverance, and above all, TEAMWORK. The remaining four weeks are devoted to teaching various methods of conducting hydrographic surveys and how to create a hydrographic chart.


Second Phase (Diving) - 8 weeks - Diving Phase trains, develops, and qualifies SEAL candidates as competent basic combat swimmers. This phase is eight weeks long. During this period, physical training continues and becomes even more intensive. Second Phase concentrates on combat SCUBA. You will learn two types of SCUBA: open circuit (compressed air) and closed circuit (100% oxygen). Emphasis is placed on long distance underwater dives with the goal of training students to become basic combat divers, using swimming and diving techniques as a means of transportation from their launch point to their combat objective. This is a skill that separates SEALs from all other Special Operations forces.


Third Phase (Land Warfare) - 9 weeks - Third Phase trains, develops, and qualifies SEAL candidates in basic weapons, demolition, and small unit tactics. This phase of training is nine weeks in length. Physical training continues to become more strenuous as the run distance increases and the minimum passing times are lowered for the runs, swims, and obstacle course. Third Phase concentrates on teaching land navigation, small-unit tactics, patrolling techniques, rappelling, marksmanship, and military explosives. The final three and a half weeks of Third Phase are spent on San Clemente Island, where students apply all the techniques they have acquired during training.

BUD/S Training Timeline

• Indoctrination (3 weeks)
  
• Basic Conditioning (7 weeks)
  
• Diving (8 weeks)
  
• Land Warfare (9 weeks)
  
• Basic Parachute Training (3 weeks)
  
• Receive Naval Special Warfare Classification - (NEC) Code
  

Overview:

Enlisted Physical Screening Test (PST) Description

Ref: (a) MILPERSMAN 1220-150

a. The physical screening test is designed to assess the applicant's physical ability to undergo initial training. The test will be administered exactly as indicated. No waiver will be granted for failure to successfully complete the physical screening test.

b. The run/swim times and push-up/sit-up/pull-up standards are minimum standards only. Maximum effort is required for all exercises and will be reported on the physical fitness screening test form submitted with your application.

SEAL PST

Event	Allowable Time	Minimum Repetitions/Time	Competitive Repetitions/Time	Rest Period
500-yard swim using breast and/or sidestroke	12:30 Minutes	12:30 Minutes	10:00 Minutes	10 Minutes
Push-ups	2:00 Minutes	42	79	2 Minutes
Sit-ups	2:00 Minutes	50	79	2 Minutes
Pull-ups	No time limit	6 (dead hang)	11 (dead hang)	10 Minutes
1 ½ miles Run wearing boots and trousers	11:30 Minutes/Seconds	N/A	10:20 Minutes/Seconds	N/A

Training Requirements:

SEALs are qualified in diving, parachuting, and are experts at combat swimming, navigation, demolitions, weapons, and many other skills. In addition to the maritime environment, SEALs also train in the desert, the jungle, in cold weather, and in urban surroundings.

Your first assignment in Naval Special Warfare begins in Coronado, California at the Naval Special Warfare Command with Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (NSWC BUD/S) training.

NOTE: Physical Preparation Training

Due to liability reasons, we cannot provide a workout program for you. If being a SEAL is your goal, then with the resources available (i.e., books, videos, etc.), you should be able to achieve the highest fitness level possible to prepare you for the rigors of BUD/S training. Your training should prepare you to pass the Physical Screening Test with ease. You can read more about preparing for your PST swim by reading the Sidestroke Swimming guide.

lol paul are you thinking of converting over ?? I was stationed at coronado for assault boat school and o&r school seen buds class everyday

Naaaaa, but I have met a few of them in Little Creek VA at the big Navy Base there. They had some Ship board required Navy Training I had to do every so many years. It was called REFTRA,,,Refresher Training. Never liked the area tho, I always hated big Military Towns, anyone with short hair was assumed to be in the Navy. The new pic below is some College girls from Texas Tech. WOOOHOOO . DAMN !!!!

lol it's ok we would have let you say you were in the Navy