There are some pretty difficult schools and training courses in the United States military, but none has quite the reputation of SEAL sniper training. It is one of the toughest View More ›
Matthew J. Bourgeois
Specialty: Navy SEAL BUD/S Class: 162 SEAL Service: 14 years Rank: Chief Petty Officer Age: 35 Home: Tallahasee, FL Assigned: Naval Special Warfare Development Group Died: March 27, 2002 Operation: View More ›
Navy SEAL History
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 ›