Ok lets get something straight right from the beginning.     I don’t mean to shame anyone for asking me questions but this is one question that I not only have to respond but I have to make a point very clear.   Becoming a SEAL IS a JOB in the NAVY! The question asked? “I’M LOOKING TO JOIN THE NAVY AND I REALLY WANT TO BE A SEAL, SHOULD I DO THE SEAL CONTRACT OR GET THE JOB I WANT AND THEN VOLUNTEER?” 

Does anyone see the problem staring you right in the face? 

So many young men seek my advise on what they should do, like join the army first then switch to the Navy to try to be a SEAL?, or they ask “what can I do to be a SEAL while in high school?”   Let me address the first question above and then the second one – the last question will be answered in a separate Blog because it is one of the most important questions that has been asked of me and it is the number one reason why so many fail.

Those men interested in becoming a Navy SEAL, for those that got the fire lit by seeing SEALs on TV, footprints in the sand getting washed away, inspiration from someone that is a SEAL, or however you came to become interested, once that fire is lit; for those that REALLY want this challenge, then the fire that was lit is like a burn that ignites a desire so powerful that your mind focuses on whatever it takes to be complete the goal of becoming a SEAL.   Some of you already have this burn, and some are not sure and some have no idea what I am talking about.  Perhaps after you read this Blog, you will know what category you are in.  

Until recently, to be a SEAL, you had to have a Navy Shipboard Job in order to get promoted.  However, NOW since the SEAL or Special Operations designation is  a Navy Job, there is no need to get a former standard Shipboard Job.  Now don’t get me wrong, I was an Electrician’s Mate, but I went to the school after BUD/s, as that was permitted in the early 70’s.  I think it was one of the most important schools that I ever attended.  Being a member of the Navy TEAM of sailors that run, operate and fix Navy ships, submarines, and aircraft is perhaps one of the most important and vital aspects of the Navy.  It certainly is a very challenging job!  

But if you THINK, or have any inkling in wanting to do another Job in the Navy first, and then become a SEAL; your odds of completing BUD/s is ZERO.  If there were another job that you really want, then you would probably be easily persuaded to quit this training.  Why? Because you must really want this program in order to graduate above anything else!

You really have to want to be a SEAL in order to be a SEAL.  You have to focus on the goal and the steps to achieve your goal; otherwise you too will fall by the wayside.  Curiosity is great; because you have an interest in a goal, and you are not afraid try the steps to achieve this goal. There are some that are not sure what they are getting themselves into but they quickly decide which side of the program they belong.  Even being a fast runner, or a fast swimmer, or a super athlete that can do it all; it doesn’t matter – that is not why guys make it through the SEAL program.  Did I mention something about a BURN, a DESIRE so strong and powerful?

Of course I did.  If none of what I have said excites you, then consider yourself as someone who has no idea what I am talking about.  And that is where this Blog is going to end.   Now if I have excited you or in the least have sparked your curiosity you should read my next BLOG “WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU JOIN THE NAVY”

Oh by the way-

“Got the BURN?”

MEMBERS COMMENTS VIEWING 1 - 3 OUT OF 3 COMMENTS From: oldswabbie 07/17/2008 14:33:21 How bad you gonna beat Faithy? LOL .. Hey the Piss Cutter the Marines wear is better!!!! ha ha   From: FAITHY 07/15/2008 11:46:57 But if I join the Army I get a really neat Beret..! From: Shar36 07/13/2008 23:10:10 Another great job Amir!