Navy, me?

[sithgt6]

Re: Navy, me?

Do you plan on making the Navy a career? If not, don't bother going for SEAL -- my point is this: the only marketable job skill that you will have if you make it through training is killing -- you'll be amoung the best, but it's all you'll have to fall back on.

Do you plan on having a family? If no, good. If yes, this lifestyle will be VERY hard on a wife and kids.

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EDIT: Maybe not the only job skill -- but certainly it will be your focus.

[Soloist1]

Re: Navy, me?

As much as I hate to agree with DonF on anything, he is absolutely right. Being built physically is certainly a plus. But the SEAL's training is a complete mental thing. A family friend of mine made it all the way up to SEAL team 6. After that he was a SEAL instructor. He is definitely a unique individual. I'm guessing the secret to his success is the fact that any kind of pressure or harsh conditions he was in at any given time never seemed to effect his performance. And that was before he became a SEAL. They'll definitely try and F with your brain if you make it to training. Because that is what makes the difference between a dead SEAL and a live one. Not physical prowess.

[rjohnstone]

Re: Navy, me?

The hardest part of SEAL training is the mental stress.
The physical demands are tremendous, but having the mental focus and clarity required to survive training is key. My father is retired career Navy... 30 years.
He's a retired Master Chief and tried SEAL training twice.
He washed out both times but that does not mean he isn't a bad ass.
And killing is not the only skill you learn as a SEAL.
It's part of the job, but it's not THE job.
Some of the best engineers and project managers I've worked with are former military.

[donf]

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As much as I hate to agree with DonF on anything, he is absolutely right

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[img]/images/graemlins/eviltongue.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img].................................................. ................yank,yanks,yank.

[Soloist1]

Re: Navy, me?

Yeah congrats to your Yanks on that new Geritol sponsorship. lol

Hey Burn if you want I may be able to get the squid....I mean former SEAL to contact you regarding SEAL training questions. He's a good guy and always willing to talk to people that are interested in joining the Navy.

[Burn]

Re: Navy, me?

wow, you guys are great! I think i'd have a fair shot, and I really want it. My mom was in the Navy for 15 years, and I always thought i'd like it. Seals is a way for me to really test myself. It's one of the only things I can see being a real challenge for me. That's really not meant to be a cocky statment, either. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] I plan to train right up to bootcamp, hopefully next Winter. Yeah, bootcamps a joke anymore... Here's the newest i've heard: "they've cut back on PT because people were getting hurt" What kind of gabage is that? Aren't we trying to screen out that sort of thing in bootcamp?

[StukaJU87]

Re: Navy, me?

Yeah, the bootcamp crap is getting rediculous. They are making it too easy, although Navy bootcamp always had a rep for being easy, 2nd only to Air Force. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

I watched the "Making a Marine" special on the Discovery Channel and it barely resembled the bootcamp I went through in 1983. [img]/images/graemlins/what.gif[/img]

[fritzreiser]

Re: Navy, me?

I was a Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal diver for about 10 years. The dive training was tough, but nothing like BUDS.

I did quite a few ops with the teams and, generally, every description of BUDS included the word COLD. Cold and wet. Lots of guys roll back and/or out due to hypothermia. So, if BUDS is where you want to go, make sure you are well acclimated to long periods of being cold and wet. Lots of swimming, running and pt'ing in the surf of Coronado. Hoo Yah!

[dd3keegs]

Re: Navy, me?

Good Luck...be prepared to eat, sleep and drink the Navy. If you are lucky enough to be a NAVY SEAL, you will be the first in combat...not just squimishes. It will demand everything you have to offer. Your life and your teams life will depend on your undivided total dedication to the oath you choose to uphold. Be prepared to put aside everything to be a SEAL and serve. Not trying to scare you. Just realize it's the real deal. Not Playstation. Good luck and don't give up.

[hippietim]

Re: Navy, me?

When I worked in the defense industry I spent a lot of time around Marines and Navy folks. I used to watch SEALs train at Norfolk and worked with a bunch when I was in SWA at the end of Desert Storm. They were absolutely amazing. I worked closely with some Force Recon Marines in SWA as well - I'd have a hard time saying they weren't as badass as the SEALs. One of my best friends was an Army Ranger - again, he was a badass dude and their training was not walk in the park.

Burn - I hope you are succesful in whatever you go for and thank you for the courage to want to even try.

[horns666]

Re: Navy, me?

My old partner was a SEAL...he was a super hilarious and take care of biz kinda dude..

it did him some good..but >>I<< saved his ass.. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Good luck man!

Bill

[Emthrax]

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As long as you don't mind "seaman" written across your ass... go for it! [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

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When i'm done, I'll be able to tattoo "seaman" across yer ass without you knowin'! [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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You'll have to find me first, and THEN get past the Keith. He's military too, ya know. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

Seriously, man... this is way cool. I can tell you are excited about it. In my opinion, anyone that is interested in serving their country in any away they can should totally go for it.
It's wicked tough and a very different lifestyle, but it is very much worth it.
Just keep your head screwed on straight. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
Let us know what you decide! [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[jjw]

Re: Navy, me?

one of my mates is a BAD boy who trained troops on welsh mountainsa long...long..LOng time ago we had a discussion about training and he said the SAS training was easier outside of the hot summer months.Like other have mentioned about there SF pals he is down to earth even after the queen pinned a medal on his chest..lol.Just a regular guy.i still think you should do it the music way!

[AK47]

Re: Navy, me?

If your grades are good I highly recommend going to the Naval academy and becoming an officer. That way you have alot to fall back on in case you wash out in SEAL training, since officers and enlisted men both try out for the Navy SEALS. If I were you it would be becoming a SEAL or NAVY pilot.