The U.S. Navy SEALs were established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 as a small, elite maritime military force to conduct Unconventional Warfare. They carry out the types of View More ›
Physical Screening Tests
Physically prepare to the best of your ability in advance of BUD/S. If you arrive already making Competitive Scores versus Minimum Standards, you’ll be in a much better position to View More ›
SQT – SEAL Qualification Training
Tired yet? Well the fun is just beginning. It takes about five years to train a SEAL up to a high level of competence in all skill and mission areas. View More ›
Ex-Delta Force Commander Harrell Retires
Source: Henry Cuningham Gary L. Harrell was headed for a high school algebra class when an announcement offered an attractive alternative: A pitch on Army ROTC. Harrell was not sure how View More ›
M4A1
The M4A1 carbine is the primary weapon used by SEAL operators. A shorter, more compact version of the M16A2 rifle, it was specially designed for U.S. Special Operations Forces. In View More ›
MP5
The Navy SEALs and many other elite counter-terrorist units around the world – to include the British SAS, Germany’s GSG 9, and Spain’s GEO — use the compact submachine gun. View More ›
MK23
The MK23 Mod O .45 cal SOCOM offensive handgun was developed by H&K specifically for U.S. Special Operations Command, and in 1996 was adopted as a service pistol under the View More ›
Career Paths
A career as a Navy SEAL offers unique opportunities and experiences for highly motivated people who are seeking challenges in their lives. ARE YOU THAT PERSON? The Navy SEALs foster View More ›
Behind the Scenes With a Special Ops Gunboat Crew
By Erik Sofge Photographs by Chad Hunt Published in the March 2009 issue of Popular Mechanics When the US Special Forces need safe passage along a river, they call on the View More ›
2 New Intel Units Will Support SEALs
Source: Navy Times / San Diego Business Journal NAVY TIMES Source: 2 new intel units will support SEALs Plan could call for hundreds of sailors By Sean D. Naylor – Staff View More ›