Posts tagged ‘naval special warfare command’

Navy SEAL Terminology

September 21st, 2009

Like any other elite defense force in the world, the US Navy SEAL has its own terminology, which can be quite incomprehensible to a civilian. The terminology mostly used by SEALs is related to their training, courses, regimen, day-to-day work, and other aspects of Naval Special Warfare Command. Here are some of the widely used [...]

Navy SEAL Abbreviations

September 18th, 2009

One of the elite Special Forces in the world, the US Navy SEALs has their own small black book of abbreviations, which can be quite incomprehensible for civilians.  The abbreviations are related to the SEAL programs, courses, type of training, units and platoons, and much more. Here are some of the widely used Navy SEAL [...]

Navy SEAL SQT

September 17th, 2009

The last school of training for the SEAL before they get the coveted SEAL Trident!
After almost 40 weeks of hardcore training, little sleep, high physical and mental stress, only a few men make it to the final stage of training also known as SQT or SEAL qualification training. Only the best of the best reach [...]

Navy SEAL Coins

September 4th, 2009

When you think of US Navy SEALs the words that come to mind are bravery, valor, supreme sacrifice, and commitment. The US Navy SEAL is a Special Forces unit that consists of personnel who have gone through and survived some of the toughest training imaginable. Their main aim is to protect the country and their [...]

Navy SEAL BUD/S

September 1st, 2009

The worst possible environment imaginable – that pretty much sums about the motive of the US Navy SEAL BUD/S or Basic Underwater Demolition training aim. It is at the core of Navy SEAL training and has more often than not, challenged the mental and physical fitness of every SEAL recruit.
Basic Underwater Demolition
The BUD/S training is [...]