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How HARD is Navy SEAL Basic Underwater Demolition (BUDs) Training?
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People just do not realize the effects of pain, fatigue, cold and sleep deprivation on motivation.
It's not motivation that gets someone through BUDS. It's discipline.
@@strongbear3369 Don't mistake me. Motivation gets you into BUDS, discipline comes into play afterward to keep you there when you encounter the reality of the effects of training.
@@SBCBears No I get it. I'm Captain of my Wrestling team. I see guys motivated to get there ass kick by a good wrestler alot. Only the one who ignore the pain and have the discipline to take it come back to practice.
How about all of us are just guessing unless we’ve actually done that. Let’s at least be man enough to admit that much and stop acting as if we know. Unless one of yall are actually a SEAL which ill wager against.
people who only rely on motivation dont make it very far. When things get really tough you WILL NOT have motivation whatsoever. Motivation is inconsistent and untrustworthy. Its discipline and staying focused that gets the job done at the end of the day.,
*The Secret:* BUDS is designed to slowly deplete the nutrients that your body and mind use for resiliency. Once depleted, what remains is a candidate's basic personality traits (who you really are). These traits cannot be changed through diet, exercise, coaching, or mental conditioning. Up and until the first day of training, you've given the world your ambassador; the person you've been pretending to be since birth. *We're all crazy, guys. B.U.D.S. will reveal what flavor of crazy you are.*
How can I tell about my basic personality because it scary.
@@tachap6306 only you know.
@Andrew H There are standards that need to be met in order to stay in. I think it’s push ups pulls ups sit ups and a 4 mile run
You definitely nailed the most important trait, resiliency. Tenacity is the other trait. The last ingredient is to know when to turn off tenacity.
@Andrew H no, you would probably get medically rolled, unless you are just plain weak AF. If you were weak AF, you probably would not have lasted long enough to get medically rolled.
Anyone can be motivated when you are sitting in a nice warm room with all the normal luxuries of life at your disposal. But the minute you get out there into the suck, that motivation drops like a rock. You might think you have what it takes, but unless you've been through it you really have no idea.
Daniel W - I had bad insomnia a couple of nights ago and rolled right into the next day. By noon I felt soooo bad. First thing I thought of was buds and going 2+ days without sleep and all that cold/wet physical intensity. And then another 2+ days?
Mad respect to any guy that has the fortitude to make it through this.
Disagree. When you have all sorts of comforts, there isn't any intrinsic motivation. When you don't have comforts, there is motivation to get out of it. The difference is that if you already have motivation, the first scenario would be more productive.
only 1 way 2 find out
“There’s no such thing as a nap in BUD/S”
BUD/S students: *nap while running with boats on heads*
Nodding off is not taking a nap.
@@dereklynch5304 Did you ever get standing naps too? Lol
Vince I served in finnish military as an NCO. At the end of NCO training was this 4-day exercise similar to BUD/S hell week and SERE school (obviously nowhere near as demanding), we only had about total of 3.5 hours of sleep during that 4 days filled with physical stress and mental harassment. On the last day, and after 46 miles full of all kinds of exciting evolutions , we had a 3 mile ruck march and I remember falling asleep for a second or two while marching. I just closed my eyes real quick and realized I wasnt opening them and was kind of out of there. Fun times
D L if i may ask why did you not make it?
@@dereklynch5304 woah taking it like a man and admitting it my respect
I've heard the thoughest part is the book writing exam
It seems that you have already failed my friend
Hahaha.... If a tree falls in the woods and there's Noone around to hear it.....
Original comment right here, bet no one has heard it before 10/10
Cédric Petit most team guys despise the book writers..like seriously. My instructors ripped into them.
Because every seals is a illiterate.
Hey man I just want to say that when I started watching your channel a couple of months ago I was lazy and sloppy. But your channel really inspired me to stop being a loser and to be the best that I can be. I am in so much better shape not only physically, but mentally. Thank you so much for being an amazing teacher.
Start doing things like you have never done before such as competitive swimming, competitive running, fencing, rock climbing, competition shooting.
Start to study cars and their mechanics and so on just to see what you can learn and get good at. Many people out there might be good at something but they will never know.
Alexander, Thanks for the nice words. I am happy to have been a positive influence in your life. Keep up the good work and keep me posted.
Life is a Special Operation will do
"Who's gonna carry the boats & the logs!" David goggins
Bruh I finished my Cod campaign... I'm ready
In 1976 I was recruited to become a SEAL. I declined because I went in to Fly and thought that becoming a SEAL would eliminate my opportunity. Serving in the Navy is the most important thing I’ve ever done in my life! I regret not becoming a SEAL!
How long were u in the navy?
6 yrs for me. USN. Glad I served.
Dude me too, they wanted me to become a Seal but I told them I am the Walrus instead, I swam a lot, and I like to eat shrimp and fish, but I Really did not care for Seals and Dolphins, so I became a Walrus.
Physically, mentally, and emotionally, I did extremely well in Army Basic Training back in 1984.
I made Expert in every qualification, and maxed the PT test. I cant imagine I would have lasted the first 6 weeks of BUD/S.
Much Respect To These Guys! In 1986 Thought I Could Do This With No Problem! Long Story Short! I Became A Navy SAR From 1986-1990 And Not A Seal.
Navy SAR are also elite and considered today as Navy Special operations.
1986? So around class 150?
lol, ya, Navy SAR is not exactly YN.
I think the idea of training like you're already in is perfect. Not only it does improve your physical condition, but also test out if you actually wanna be in there, because that's gonna be your life for the next few years or more.
I remember the first time I watched this video, I do dream about join SF. But I can't do 20 push-ups, run for 1 mile, a single pull-up. At first I am certainly lack of self discipline, I would look for excuses to skip training such as "it's gonna rain", "I didn't eat enough", "I ate too much". So I manage to find one of the former member of the frog man unit in my country, and start training with him.
Rules simple, whenever he calls, always answer with a yes and show up. It's painful, but over time I start to learn how to endure the pain, the fatigue and the voice in my head keeps saying "you are gonna hurt yourself". Three month later I can do 50 push ups, run roughly 4 miles and 5 pull ups. Not much comparing to these guys but I feel so happy with the improvement. Thanks for being so honest about the reality instead of making some stupid click bait.
He mentioned that they are cold and wet much of the time. I heard on a podcast from a retired SEAL that during Hell-Week that they give them a temperature transponder to swallow so they can monitor their core body temp. They try and keep them a just above hypothermia to make them as miserable as possible. Rough!
For some strange reason even though I clicked the bell icon and not gotten the previous video notification and yes this is one of the better "non-platitudish" videos you've made; thank G-d you're doing well ...
Hirum Biffidum why did you spell God like that
@@swazilandandbotswana8856 Well a lot of Jewish people and even occasionally some Christians spell it that way out of respect for G-d :)
When I was in the marines we were in Coronado doing some amphib training. I was heading into the chow hall, outside were a group of guys wearing the green numbered helmets and white t shirts. They were waiting to go into get chow, a white pickup truck pulled up and they hosed them down with water and then relieved them for 15 minute chow time. These guys were all shivering as they went through the chow line. I'll never forget how miserable they looked
Definitely shivering most of the time in BUD/S. I remember we we're allowed to "sleep" for 2 hours during the 5 1/2 days of hell week. They sprayed us with a fire hose before the 2 hour sleep..so we actually didn't get to sleep because we were all shivering and soaking wet.
Ranger school : 15 min chow time. How cute...😢
I suspect that even if you can answer the affirmative to all of this, you STILL have no idea how tough this will be. I sincerely salute those who can actually answer the call. It amazes me to what level some human beings can rise to.
I was stationed at the Naval Anphibious Base in Coronado and watched many classes of Bud/s endure the suck and to say you have to be tough is an understatement. Yes strength is a needed requirement but I would argue mental strength is more important. If you can wrap your mind around it your body will follow but if you have doubt you will fail. Stamina is probably the second only to mental strength. If your a weight lifter but lack the stamina of continued physical exertion especially aerobic exercise ie running your ass off then you have no chance. Strong mind, strong body and tons of stamina are a must and just remember Bud/s is only the beginning.
I AM Prior Service USMC and US Army ( 1987-1998), with 1 Year and 4 Months in The Army National Guard and Army Reserve, I have had the honor and privilege to have worked alongside Navy SEALs, these Special Operations Sailors and Officers are the toughest of the tough, and Basic Underwater Demolition/ SEAL ( BUDS) is the hardest of the hard core trials and training for The Special Operations Forces of The United States Armed Forces. For any Navy Man who does successfully complete BUD/S, SEAL Tactical Training and other subsequent qualifications, and, then earn The Trident, I have 100%respect for these Maritime Commandos...... HOOYAH SUPERINTENSIFIED!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🗽🗡️⚔️💣💥🔥💀☠️🔪🔫
well written , thx
I have to hand it to anyone who even attempts this training. It's amazing how much information is available on the SEALs and SEAL training. When I went into the navy in 1971 all I knew about it was a small recruiting pamphlet about joining the SEALs. It showed guys scuba diving and parachuting. Looked like fun. I can imagine that a lot of guys who joined and went to BUDS got the surprise of their lives.
Next need video about how hard is Army SF training!
Peter Yim
He has one that already made 😁 Its SFAS, and he also has one on Ranger School and Marsoc Raiders
@@sethgaston8347 ok.
Seth Gaston SFAS isn’t training, it’s an evaluation to find guys to send to training.
He does have a video on the Q course
From what I have read from former SEAL's, they all say it's the surf torture and the bone-chilling cold that causes the most candidates to ring the bell. I don't think people fully understand just what it takes to overcome that when every fiber of your being is screaming to quit just so you can get warm.
I like that you put out fairly short videos where your voice and content presented is precise. I would like to see you put out a video every week. You are very smart and can think up things to make videos about.
Its a challenge from me to to beat the competitive officer standards..i will try my best and i will beat the times no matter how many times i will fail ,i will beat it anyways..this is my goal because i want to be a navy seal in the future..wish me luck
Seems like in US Army Green Berets the toughest part of the physical side of training is long marches with heavy rucksacks on, sleep deprivation and way lower than average food rations. How does it stack up against BUD/ S PT???.
At first it'd seem like the mental side of the candidate should be the defining success factor, wouldn't it??.
Life is a Special Operation, you've lived through one and come to know the counterpart in combined training exercises, it may even be in real world live firing scenarios, could you just yield your bare bones opinion on both physical rites of passage???.
Thanks for the great content; and don't let it be so few and far between!!!!!.
I agree with you about the Green Beret candidate training. It still gonna suck, but not as bad as BUDS. And yes, many former SEALs would say that 80-90% is mental attitude. You can never be fit enough to say that you weren't smoked at some point during BUDS. The point is to push past the pain, sleepless nights, and hunger while at the same time be a team player.
The cold water is what really separates the two
ciscon07 nah
@@ciscof4041
Not as bad as BUDS?
They are both rough and tough in completely different ways. One is primarily around special naval warfare and the other around special army warfare.
@@bighands69 Yes, i know what each special operations force does. I was referring to the BUDS first phase training probably being more physically demanding then the SFAS.
Hope that I can be a SEAL when I grow up and also thanks for the amazing content
Wish you good luck.
Stay positive and never give up.
Thanks both of you broskies, I wont let you down when I'll try it, I promise
@@zachgeary5088 yeah im gonna start running like 2-3km, and do 200 push ups per day thats my goal but thanks for the advice tho
Listen man, you can do anything. Yes some people are mentally tougher than others, it is the way they are hardwired. But you can train your mind. It won’t be easy though. Remember these two things. 1. You are not defined by what you face, but how you face it. Being able to say you kept your cool, stayed positive, helped your buddies and put the fuck out regardless oh how shitty somthing was, is a damn good thing. 2. Never quit.
One time I carried six flattened cardboard boxes down to the recycling, by myself.
You are the real hero
Don’t flatten em next time. You’ll possibly be in team 6 if you make it to the recycling bin
But, did you carry them on your head?
Pain is Temporary Glory Lasts Forever - BUD\S class 262
It’s crazy how hardcore some of these SpecOps selections are! I thought it sucked when I did Air Assault but when you see what’s needed for the Q course, Ranger School and BUDS Air Assault is just a small drop in the bucket! The only major schools I attended were Airborne School and Air Assault school but just from that I can only imagine the amount of suck factor these guys go through. But God blessed and I thank for what they do and them going that extra mile or more few hundred miles lol. But Godbless these fine young gentlemen for what they do!!! I say HOOAH!!! Lol
I’ve never heard the trident called a Budweiser 😂 that’s killer
Can you do one for MARSOC Raiders?
Thank you
he did
I don't think there is much information about their selection process
@@maxgould2461 it’s very hard to even get selected. Friend didn’t get selected. His scores were 110 push ups and sit ups. 20 pull ups 18 min 3 mile with a 7:50 swim like mine.
It also takes forever to even send in a packet. Worry about being a marine first. You got it this.
@@FwJT_ So if you wanna go SOF, the Marines isn’t the best option?
Nice video.
Wow just in time ! I’m in process in the Navy to go to BUDs about 6 months !
What were your scores? I'm getting ready to test myself, right now I did a pst (no rest between events)
Swim 9:35 also not wearing jammers, just small swim shorts
Push 75
Sit up 55
Pull up 13
Run 9:38
Chris M dude they ask for 100 not 75 for competitive lol
Even on sit up I was asked for 100 .. pull up 15 and run 8:50 to actual get a SEAL contract and also was told that it’s full in the moment.
Chris M also going Enlisted not Officer
Bryan wrong buddy I have my SEAL contract and competitive numbers are 75 and 75 in the pushups and 9:30 swim, 9:30 run you’re talking about auto qualifying numbers. Good job frog. Where are you coming from?
FYI, the current wait time for BUD/S is 3 years for enlisted and 5 years for Officers. That means you need to start your service THEN serve for those years BEFORE you begin training. Also officers have to complete SOAS before they begin their contract, that assessment is done only one week a year too…
What are you talking about bro.
I like that boat crew pic. The guy in the back isn’t sharing the load.
The likes of Navy SEAL training is more than just tough. It requires people with a very special make up that simply cannot be trained.
So that means they are looking for a very particular type of physiology just as the Airforce does for fighter pilots or NASA does for astronauts.
Not everybody can do technical or combat diving. Some people simply will lose coordination or awareness when in water even though they may be the toughest most brutal athlete that could out run anything.
bighand69 as long as they see you push yourself til you your body gives up instead of your mind your good to be a seal... you just gotta be okay with giving up what you like and push what you need to do first it builds character. But most of all if they see you pushing over your body and physical limit there’s really no way you can fail. Unless of course you hurt yourself
I agree, in large part, that it would be difficult to train (but not impossible) the resiliency and tenacity needed to be a SEAL. All of the SOCOM units are looking for the same thing, but in slightly different proportion. Rangers, SEALs, and Green Berets are different, but share a common core set of attributes.
Swedish ranger here! Really like your channel!! Damn these guys are a salty bunch, I wouldnt make it :)
As a guy that is going to screen for SEAL I am really looking forward to this. Would you also do this for SWCC and EOD?
Chris M he has a video for swcc. Are you starting pst’s yet. I’ve been doing them going for diver.
Navy eod’s are badass
Have fun with it bro. I was in BUDS class 323 and to this day it is by far the most fun I have had in my life. Unfortunately I was just one of many to wash out but the life lessons I have learned from my time in the program has completely redefined my life.
@@sgt.morninwood6660 what were your PST scores if you dont mind me asking?
@@sgt.morninwood6660 I was a later class, but I have the same perspective on it now. Even though I quit, I wouldn't say I wasted any time of my life on attempting it or training for it. The lessons, experiences, and interactions I took away from the pipeline are well worth the time and energy spent.
Thank you for another great video! I’m proud of my nations special forces! 🇺🇸
You think, you can make a video about U.S. Marshal SOG or Federal Law enforcement SOG
Nice, just love how coincidential this is with me enlisting not even 2 weeks ago and getting put in the SPECWAR program to try out for a SEAL contract hopefully I can remember this
Dmitri Butusov what r ur pst score man, when do u think ur gunna ship out too?
gino tedeschi well I’m on the lower side I’m at 12 pull-ups, 60 pushups, 1.5 miles in 11 minutes, 70 crunches in 2 minutes, and 500 meters in 11 minutes, Im 6’3 220 and I didn’t start really working out until a year ago and I have until July to earn my contract though and we workout as a group 2-3 times a week and we go pretty hard
Dmitri Butusov ah cool cool pretty decent scores, yea I’m currently in college and plan on going to buds after I graduate, my scores are pretty similar to yours
gino tedeschi nice nice you trying to go for officer?
Dmitri Butusov nah just enlisted, hbu
Got a question for you or anyone else in SOF who could comment: what sort of mentality gets people through selection? (not just BUD/s, but for all branches)
I always hear of the BUD/s failures/quitters who simply signed up for the physical challenge, but what about those who pass?
Do passing students indicate some sort of drive/desire to be a warfighter? Do they tend to exemplify any personality qualities? Does having a degree or years of work experience make any difference?
The only anecdotal evidence I know of is a highschool roided up wrestling/football player who went through SFAS but ultimately failed out. Was the ultimate PT stud kinda dude, but joined only cause it seemed like a challenge and he knew he could pass the physical aspects without fail. Can't remember what MOS he got reclassified to.
I admit it I would be ATE UP especially missing out on hot chow!!
I’m hoping to be an AIRR... yes I’m female and I need a loooot of preparation before I get to BUDS. Looks tough as hell but I will try my best!!!
The Army has frogman program as well. Not too many passed.
Are you going to do a video on Marine Recon?
Buck Dewey While that’s true, I think you could say that they’re pretty much “special operations” enough to be in SOCOM but the Marine Corps was too stubborn to let them go. I don’t see why he can’t make a video on them without providing some history on them and why they’re not in SOCOM
why they aren't part of SOCOM....the Navy already has its SEALS.
I heard even after sqt you don’t earn your trident (Budweiser) until your team members say you’ve earned it lol.
More respect than words can describe!!!
First met Seals in Airborne School in 1963. Best shape of any humans I’d ever met. Never met one since.
Great video! I’d love to see one on Pararescuemen.
The war the future is going to be an unconventional one. How about a deep dive into the 18 x-ray pipeline with an overview of the kind of man It takes to become a member of the best SOF in the world undertaking the most critical operations.
I'd suggest Zack Hughes' podcasts. He details the entire process of becoming a Green Beret as an 18X from enlistment to graduation as a Green Beret and gives tips along the ways .
flodA reltiH operators association is legit. Channels like this lead guys to take that next step to get involved with things like Zach and John do.
It seems to me like the SOF units are starting to take the main in warfare. Small, elite units with high-tech and expensive equipment...
Best sof? Nah
The war of the future will be fought by robots and drones
That salty ocean is amazing grew up in SD as a kid spent many hours in the surf at mission Beach as a kid the water is not the problem I'm not gonna let my huburous say that I won't break but i would give this my best shot and try and make it to the end
Run roughly 200 miles during BUDS!!!
My hat goes off to the most kick butt Special Operators.
BUDS is a lot more than just running and log PT. Dive/scuba training is very hard as is the diving physics, etc.
Salute!! “Ok, there You have it!!” Coupled with new logo!! SMH That level of training is incredible!!! Now, I’m even more intrigued about how “Delta Operators” function. The Seal process takes complete commitment. Never mind getting smoked or even worrying about being older. Seems like the best conditioned and educated advance the furthest.
The standards are attainable and will sharpen beyond Your limits. Wow that serious level of intensity. So now, I see!!! Salute!!!
Delta selection and Green Team are rucks> CQB> jumps. Cqb is the hardest portion that bounced the most guys. It’s harder, but completely different than buds. Ranger selection and ranger school is probably more similar to it.
Awesome breakdown thanks!
I genuinely full heartedly believe I can do this. I want to be a SEAL officer but I’m a lot of years out.
7:37 Your game controller is heavy...
Nice summary and Bless you all!
"Hurry up don't fall back, Hurry up don't fall back, Hurry up don't fall back".
Are you sure about them having to run 200 miles in 5 days? That's 1.5 marathon a day! That's a legendary achievement even with proper sleep and nutrition.
My sister was in the Army but didn't pass Basic Training due to medical reasons. The one thing her Drill Sergeants kept saying: "EMBRACE THE SUCK!"
the video is a few years old now but now jump school is part of sqt training.
Can u make a video on what each team/group of each special forces do. Example isn’t seal team 4 usually in Latin America. Do different special forces groups do different things like rangers or berets?
Anyone notice the last guy on the left carrying the boat on the head isn't carrying any weight?? LOL
Good chance he got dropped sometime later unless the guys liked him. If you can't 'run boat', you are not carrying your load and the other guys know it.
You’re the master of your own mind. Why can’t this be you? The first steps the hardest. Be uncommon amongst uncommon people
When I went through Aircrew "A" school, we would get seal drops outs, known as buds duds. And they wouldn't make it through RSS either. Most of the instructors were rescue swimmers, but we had a couple SF guys. Seal and SWCC. To graduate you had to do an 8 mile run at sub 6mins a mile pace.
At the time RSS had a higher attrition rate that buds.
I went to Aircrew school in Pensacola in 1990. RSS is a tough school and you have to love the water but nothing like Buds and you are not even a Seal after Buds. It's a long pipeline. It gets way harder after Buds.
I would've done SEALs, only if they had a split training option, the army has this, but the navy doesn't. I'll ship out soon this summer, I'll be in the military as a highschool student. I'll graduated bootcamp and get back to highschool to finish my senior year. Then I'll go to college and do army ROTC. Once my 6 year contract is done. I'll do another contract, either green berets, rangers, or some other special operations group I never heard before. ( Delta or CAG doesn't count)
Best of luck to you on your journey ahead.
Great vídeo!
Your a great help, thank you
Can you do recon marines next? Would really appreciate it.
This video seems like a good place to ask. If you could go back to when you first enlisted, would you pick the green berets again or a different SOp field?
The channel inspires to be the officer i needed
Do USMC Recon next
Push ups competitive 98
Sit ups 91
Me: *100 push ups, 100 sit ups flashbacks*
Can you do an ASVAB test video
me now: wow this would be the best
me in the morning : 5 more minutes
8:57 anyone realize the dude that is carrying literally no weight in the back of the boat???
Yet he still pulls down on the handle...
For reference: I went to Navy boot camp in Great Lakes back in October of 1988. This was before everyone could see everything by means of the Internet. I had "heard" of the Navy SEALS, but knew little in terms of details. We did not have "class 234" as a reference, because they did not allow civilians that kind of access.
At Great Lakes, one of the first things they did was sit your group down in a classroom, turn off the lights, and show you a VHS recording of SEAL training, detailing what those guys go through. Then, it was "inside info." You got to seen what civilians did not get to see.
Then, they had the nerve to turn around and ask for volunteers.
My friends, I have never been so QUIET, in my life, as I was at that moment. I was afraid to even voice the words "oh HELL no" in case they might misinterpret one of the words.
That's some crazy shit, and God Bless the crazy mother______s on OUR side who have the stones to go through it!
Hand Salute!
We didn't even get that much information in USAF basic in 1989 about PR or CC. Had I known and understood, I would have had my hand up high. The years prior I had been a full time athlete (Judo - international level) and I would have at least embraced the challenge (and probably been humbled). I knew nothing about this stuff. Mind you, I have had an amazing military career and I am approaching retirement now, but damn, I wish I had known better.
@@mpeugeot Not me. I saw the video, and they gave everyone the opportunity to take the basic physical test to see if we were worth giving a shot. But I make no bones about it. After watching that video, there was no way on God's earth that my hand was going up.
I am a big Irish guy. I was an athlete too. I played linebacker in H.S. add that to being born Irish and I am a tough f__king guy, by "regular people" standards. But I PROMISE all that, by the standards of those guys, I aint shit. I am just not that kind of a man.
And I am cool with that. There are other tings on earth at which I can be, and think I am the best. I have my place on the planet, and I am damned proud of who I am and what I have accomplished in life.
But that SEAL shit...no no no...I am not the guy for that. When it comes to THAT kind of stuff, I have NO problem telling you that those guys are my betters. Very few of them would be as good of a businessman as I was, and I will never have the physical stamina and psychological fortitude that they have.
The world needs us all, and wen all have a purpose. But there was no way in HELL I was raising my hand to ask to go and try that shit.
@@kennedymcgovern5413 many people don't have that level of insight, so I would be the last person to criticize anyone who has the ability to be that honest with themselves or others.
You are also 100% right in that being a businessman requires other strengths, but I have not met a successful entrepreneur who does not have a significant amount of psychological toughness and stamina, it's just expressed differently. That's just my opinion though.
I say that today, as an active duty Navy clinical psychologist who went to SERE school at 50 because I wanted to. I thought that was fun... LOL. Seriously. It was also great training. It has been an interesting journey since 1989 when I first enlisted.
@@mpeugeot Brother, I joined in October of 1988. So I have unique insight to be able to say that 1989 to NOW...is a LONG damned time! haha
@@kennedymcgovern5413 LMFAO well played, sir, well played!
You should do one on how hard is the CCT training
Good vid. Can you do 160th SOAR Green Platoon next??
I rang the bell 1:00 into this video - even just thinking about the minimum fitness standards made me tired 😅
I’ve always wondered...the US Navy recently identified a need for greater preparation of its Recruits/ brand new Sailors for BUD/S and implemented things such as the 800 Divisions, NSW Prep School, & even screening with a recruiter to send better prepared Sailors to BUD/S. After all, the SEALs are probably the greatest recruitment tool the US Navy has. I see the point of the Navy making these changes because Navy Boot Camp doesn’t really prepare you for such a strenuous course. I’d say it’s a really smart move.
Anyone think the Air Force should do the same because their Boot Camp is even easier than the Navy’s (no offense)? I know they have a AFSOC prep course AFTER USAF Boot Camp, but I imagine a USAF version of an 800 division DURING Boot Camp could only help Airmen even more.
lol, Air Force basic, for me, was definitely tougher than Navy Officer Indoctrination School by a large margin.
Don't get it twisted, while USAF basic appears physically easier, the demand is on increasing attention to detail and critical thinking skills. The USAF doesn't miss a beat on this.
I would even go as far as to say that I had to overcome more in USAF basic than I did in Navy SERE school (in large part due to my own personal development).
Watching this to feel better about the Crucible I'll have to deal with in the future
7 weeks! It took me 18 months to get fit i eas 8 did do some swimming jumping before.i couldnt do thst with my neighboits no sleep nect day my six year old as well iy gone 23 years.
Watched the documentary on Class 234, that was hard to watch. Taken completely out of your comfort zone and tested, thus the high attrition rate.
could you do a video like this for RASP or SOCM?
Sound make sense. I wanted to know about how hard is the 10th mountain division in US Army.
This is the only thing I plan on doing in the Navy
mad respect. i know i could not pass that. i break after 4 hours of working out without a decent nap
Leaving for BUD/S in five months but I’m aiming for auto qualifying. Just finished working out with Ken a non-active SEAL.
Neil Gonzalez if your leaving in 5 months but you haven’t auto qualed yet then your lying also you go to boot camp first bud
Ethan Kleinschmidt wtf am I lying about my contract is signed. I only have to pst for qualifying every thirty days until I ship. Obviously you don’t know your shit. I have three qualifying pst scores and I’m signed for the warrior challenge. You’re just another key board warrior. So go ahead and reply I’ll keep putting my numbers up. Good riddance.
Sounds like fun. No pain no gain
I was in BUDS class 321. Got med dropped because of a concussion 4 days before hell week. If anyone has questions ask away........
You weren't there much. What are we going to ask you, how was breakfast.
Are you gonna do a video on CAG training?
I need a nap after hearing about how hard that training is, lol
Thank you
Yes, please do Marine Recon next.
I've heard this is the most grueling and hardest training in the world but...HOLY SHIT! 🇺🇸👍💪
Baddest dudes on earth
Check out Jake Zwieg and David Goggins.
LOL, SEAL Training is an all night party... I guess that is one way to describe it. These guys are extremely resilient and just tough AF. BTW, it doesn't make all of them good people, but it's not a bad start.