02/03/2008 20:38:55

NO BELL HELL WEEK....wow yeah definetly team work........

12/07/2007 03:21:34

It must be clearly understood that NOT everyone that goes to BUD/s will graduate.  Not withstanding much has to be said for the individuals that screened and were approved and assigned to a BUD/s training class. 

 

I look at it this way; as a TEAM of athletes compete for Olympic Medals, despite the sometimes large number of competitors, ONLY 3 will prevail with medals.  NO MATTER WHAT!   That is not to say, in my book, that those that did not medal don't count! 

 

While it is rare that an Olympic competitor quits, some fail due to injuries or other circumstances.   In BUD/s giving it your all is extremely important, not only to prevail but to succeed to a Graduation.  However, despite the many who do give it their all, again, NOT ALL will FINISH.   Knowing your limitations and admitting to that limitation takes courage and certainly a lot of soul searching.  The term “Life after BUD/s” is a very interesting concept as THERE is LIFE AFTER BUD/s!   You, the trainee may have to admit your limitations and DOR, but you have to look at the fact that YOU QUALIFIED to be at this SPECIAL PROGRAM as a competitor.  That means you have TALENT.  So don’t look down, look up and ahead!   You have talent and certainly motivation that can be capitalized upon.  Use that energy in a positive manner.  The NAVY is full of opportunity.  While the SEAL Teams have a reputation for being tough and perhaps the best in the Military, every member of a SEAL Team, (the former UDT –Navy Frogmen included), EVERY member of these TEAMs are part a BIGGER TEAM; “THE NAVY TEAM”.   You may think that we perform our jobs as Supermen, but we rely on thousands of the NAVY TEAM to provide us help.  So even if you DOR, you have TALENT to be a vital member of this TEAM.    

 

Those competitors that put their heart and soul attempting to be successful to win an Olympic Medal, that didn’t medal, go on to be Teachers, Coaches, Trainers, Successful in many ways of life!  This is because they learned quickly to capitalize on their talents and utilize the individual drive and motivation it takes, to be a competitor.     

 

And still, some come back, … and some do medal!

11/28/2007 11:06:28

That is cool. Do still stay in contact with all those guys?

09/23/2007 23:47:10

Hi there,

      I am from Minnesota and going to join the Navy.  I want to be a SEAL!   Do you have some advice to stay motivated with training?  And any training tips for upper body and running?

 Thanks--

09/18/2007 13:00:42

When was a time you were filled with anxiety and had to perform?

 Did you perform well?

 How do you deal with failure? 

09/18/2007 12:53:48

That is awsome, no bell hell week.