U.S. Navy SEALs by Jace Roshell “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday.”
Why I chose this job Unique Most advanced military force in the world Best paid military force in the world Travel the world
Responsibilities/ Duties Direct action Warfare by – Conducting insertions and extractions Special Reconnaissance – Collect data on special reconnaissance Counter- terrorism Foreign Internal Defense
Technology/ tools Vehicles – Combat Rubber Raiding Craft – Hummer – Desert patrol vehicle Electronics/ Advanced Technology – UAV – Night Vision – weapons-/guns
Basic Requirements Male and a U.S. citizen years of age Pass physical screening test Pass dive medical physical Pass Armed Services VAP test Be eligible for secret-level security clearance
Training Prep School BUDs School – Hell week Parachute Jump school SEAL qualification training Advanced Training and team Placement First Phase PHYSICAL EVOLUTION REQUIRED TIME 50 meter underwater swim Underwater knot tying Drown Proofing test Basic Lifesaving test 1200 meter pool swim with fins 1 mile bay swim with fins 1 mile ocean swim with fins 1 ½ mile ocean swim with fins 2 mile ocean swim with fins Obstacle course 4 mile timed run PASS/FAIL PASS/FAIL PASS/FAIL PASS/FAIL 45 min. 50 min. 50 min. 70 min. 95 min. 15 min. 32 min.
Salary Enlistment – $50,000- $60,000 Promotions/ Medals – Bonus varies Missions – $150,000
Schedule State side – get up and ready – Daily workout – Eat breakfast – Run 9 miles to mess – Then sleep
High School Classes/ skills Recommended Foreign Languages – Spanish, Arabic, Latin, Chinese Recommended skills – Teamwork – Leadership
Promotions Rank – Seaman- recruit, apprentice and seaman – Petty officer- 3 rd, 2 nd, 1 st, and Chief – Chief officer- senior, master, fleet command master – Last- Master Chief Petty officer of the Navy
Additional Information Only 2,500 SEALs of 1000 don’t pass BUDs No high school classes needed No college degree needed
Related Jobs SWCC – work with Navy SEALs everyday EOD – Explosive Ordinance Disposal AIRR – Aviation Rescue Swimmer
Why be a Navy SEAL? Most advanced Military Force Challenge Yourself Best paid Military Force Travel the world
Why not be Navy SEAL? Face extreme conditions Face your fears – Flying – Swimming – Shooting
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