One of the first hurdles you’ll have to pass in order to become a Navy SEAL is the ridiculous 6-month BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) boot camp. Truly: good luck with that!
There are a total of eight separate SEAL teams employed by the government. They are divided into two groups: Group 1 consists of the even-numbered teams, and Group 2 is made up of the odd-numbered teams. There are also Teams 6 and 9, but these teams don’t officially exist to the government.
What is the harrowing 128-hour training week on the third week of Navy SEAL training called?
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During “Hell Week,” SEAL trainees have to survive 5 1/2 full days of training with only 4 hours of sleep during the entire process. Definitely not for the faint of heart.
Why did actor Jim Carrey once contact the Navy SEALs?
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When he was making The Grinch, Jim Carrey had to withstand long hours in the makeup chair, and contacted the Navy SEALs to understand how best to psychologically and physically prepare himself for the difficult task.
True or False: Navy SEALs are only used for marine deployments.
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Although SEALs are often seen as most skilled while in the water, they have also worked in urban, desert, and even jungle locations with ease and skill.
Which former Navy SEAL was also a contestant on the reality show Survivor?
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Rudy Boesch was actually one of the very first Navy SEALs, and his wilderness instincts were put to good use in the reality show Survivor—though he didn’t end up winning.
What is the nickname for the trident that the SEALs wear on their uniform?
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The gold trident that Navy SEALs wear is often called a “Budweiser” because of the “Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S)” course the Navy runs—but it’s also strikingly similar to the Anheuser-Busch logo, who make Budweiser.
True or False: Women aren’t allowed to become Navy SEALs.
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Before 2015, women were barred from becoming Navy SEALs, but they are currently allowed to join. In 2017, a woman entered training camp, but dropped out after one week.
True or False: Navy SEALs can trace their origins to WWII.
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The SEALs can indeed trace their roots all the way back to the Operational Swimmers in World War II, although these swimmers couldn’t rightly be called Navy SEALs.
True or False: Psychological training ISN’T a part of Navy SEAL training.
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Psychological training is very much a part of becoming a Navy SEAL. You have to be able to mentally deal with harrowing situations without showing any fear.
The highest possible rank in the US Navy is a Fleet Admiral. The highest-ranking Navy SEAL was four-star Admiral Eric T. Olson, though Olson is now retired.
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