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WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU JOIN THE NAVY
07/13/2008 05:30:39 / accomplished
Many young men seek my advise on what they should do, to get ready for BUD/s before they join the Navy. The question is usually phrased “what can I do to be a SEAL while in high school?” This is perhaps the most important question that has been asked of me and it is the number one reason why so many fail. Allow me to explain. Your education is perhaps the single most factors that can affect your chances of becoming a SEAL. Education builds character, maturity, and responsibility. Don’t just focus on High School, but have the goal of going to college and doing your best at all times. Many BUD/s students have 2 or more years of college and more! Those of you who have shown interest in becoming a Navy SEAL, for those that are really serious, a fire burns so intense, your insides motivates your sprit and will power. Your focus is complexly centered on accomplishing your goal. Your drive is so powerful that you can overcome physical and mental barriers thought by many as impossible. You are not the fastest swimmer, your not the fastest runner and you may not be able to be the best at physical calisthenics. But you have to be willing to put out 110 % during each evolution and during each challenge you face. The number one reason why so many fail, especially in the first few weeks of Pre-BUD/s or BUD/s is because of the lack of maturity. It’s a big word with lots of meaning. This training program will not only test your mental character and physical abilities, but it also tests your leadership, personality, integrity, loyalty, teammate compatibility, commitment, dedication, accountability and responsibility. Why, because, that is what is required to be a SEAL! So you are in High school – just what can you do before you join the Navy? Ask your parents for duties around your home, like taking out the trash without having to be told. Have your parents inspect your room and bathroom frequently with harsh penalties for failing, like 20 push-ups for each failed item graded. Like making your bed, organizing your drawers and keeping a clean room. Get a haircut; learn to keep in within Navy Regulations. Do push-ups. Do volunteer work in your community or at a local hospital. Learn how to help others, how to give of yourself. Wash your parents cars and don’t expect to be paid. Make sure you always do the best you can. Join a team-sporting group at school and learn teamwork. Also learn how important your individual contribution can help your team. Swim and run often concentrating on form and effectiveness. Hire a coach if necessary to help advise on swimming and running. Pay attention to the advise your coach provides. Do push-ups. Do pull-ups before eating each meal. Be a boy scout because they can teach you how to survive and they have outstanding achievement goals for promotion. Attend a church and learn to respect your elders. Start using “Yes sir/ No sir” “thank you”, as part of your daily vocabulary with your family and adults. Do push-ups! Be accountable for your actions. …. are you getting my point? These are just a few examples of things you can do to build a solid foundation of maturity. Don’t be expecting everything you want in life to be handed to you on a silver platter. Learn to work for things you want. Without this solid foundation of maturity, your chances of failing in the Naval Special Warfare program are extremely high. So now you have an idea of what you can do. Ask your parents to read my advice and have them add to my suggestions that can help you achieve your goals. Do you still: “Got the BURN?”…………OH YEAH!
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