Content:Introduction

History

Selection and training

Teams and structures

US Naval S.W.C

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Introduction U.S. Special Operations Forces SEa, Air and Land Detailed planning and precise

execution Missions: UW, FID, DA, CT and SR “The only easy day was yesterday” 2700 members Operation Neptune spear

History Pearl Harbor (Naval Combat Demolition Units) 1943.- Underwater Demolition Teams 1960.- Navy Seals January 1962 – first two teams

established 1963. CIA started using the seals for its

own internal operations

Selection between 17 and 29 years

old US citizens be able to pass the SEAL

Physical Screening Test at least 220 on the ASVAB be proficient in all aspects

of the English language High school education

Training BUD/S Training - 24 weeks Orientation - 3 weeks P1: Physical Conditioning – 7 weeks -> HELL WEEK P2 : Combat Diving – 7 weeks P3: Land Warfare – 7 weeks Parachute Jump School – 3 weeks SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) – 26

weeks SEAL Troop (TRP) Training

Teams and structures

US NAVAL S.W.C

April 16, 1987. United States S.O.C vision, leadership, doctrinal guidance,

resources and oversight Commander: Rear Admiral Brian L. Losey

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