First Phase, the basic conditioning phase, is seven weeks long and develops the class in physical training, water competency and mental tenacity while continuing to build teamwork. Each week, the View More ›
Check out Navy SEAL Justin Gabriel as he talks about how his experience on a high school swim team contributed to his later profession as a Navy SEAL. Video courtesy View More ›
BUD/S Orientation is a three-week course that introduces students to Coronado, the Naval Special Warfare Center, and the BUD/S lifestyle. During Orientation, Navy SEAL instructors introduce students to BUD/S physical View More ›
Check out instructor McKinney as he explains the importance of proper preparation before entering BUD/S. Video courtesy of the U.S. Navy SEAL SWCC and Scout Team.
This video details the most intense week of BUD/S, also known as “Hell Week”. This important week of training takes place during 1st phase and results in a very large View More ›
So you have made it through Phase 1 of BUD/S training. Time to paint your green 1st phase helmet blue and move on to 2nd phase (Dive Phase). Still think View More ›
Do you think you have what it takes to become one of the best? Check out this video (part 1) offering you a rare glimpse into the most difficult military View More ›
Here is another excellent story from my, “Have You Ever Been A Tadpole?“ series, asking readers who have been to BUD/S to come forward and share with us their SEAL View More ›
This video brings back some memories. Check out all of the obstacles that make up the BUD/S obstacle course in Coronado, CA. This obstacle course is one of the many View More ›
Awhile back, I wrote an article, “Have You Ever Been A Tadpole?“, asking readers who have been to BUD/S to come forward and share with us their SEAL trainee experiences View More ›