Posts tagged ‘screening test’

The Navy SEALs are the elite of the elite forces of the US Navy. Because of the exclusivity and the prestige that comes with being a Navy SEAL, it is not surprising for young men who join the Navy to at least try for the SEALs. Qualifying for the SEALs is often seen [...]

Do you want to become part of the Navy SEALs, one of the most elite groups among the military forces of the United States? There are many young men out there who are inspired to join the Navy, if not the Navy SEALs, because of the prestige that being part of the navy brings. [...]

Quick FAQ Series

September 18th, 2009

Are you interested in joining up for the Navy SEAL program? Do you want to know about Navy SEAL training? How much does a Navy SEAL get paid? What are the different types of missions that Navy SEALs participate in? Where does the SEAL training take place?
There are several questions that you would probably want [...]

Becoming a US Navy SEAL is not a walk in the park; but then if you want to become a SEAL you will need to start somewhere. There are specific requirements that you need to meet in order to enter a Navy SEAL program. The US Navy SEAL program consists of 12 months of pre-SEAL [...]

Steps to become Navy SEALs

September 18th, 2009

The US Navy SEAL qualification requirements are not just about physical screening tests, ASVAB scores, age, citizenship or gender; there is more to them! The maximum age limit for joining the SEAL program is 28, which simply means that you need to start early, maybe as early as 15 years. There are certain requirements that [...]

Navy SEAL ASVAB Test

July 29th, 2009

Navy SEAL ASVAB is the Armed Services Vocational Attitude Battery test. It is a multiple choice test. This test is conducted by the US Military Entrance Processing Command for determining the qualification of the candidate in enlisting for the US armed forces. If a person aspires to become a Navy SEAL, he should pass not [...]

A candidate appearing for the Navy SEAL trainee selection should pass the Diver/Physical Screening Test or PST. The candidate should exceed the minimum standards set for each physical activity. The minimum requirements of the PST are enumerated below.

The candidate wishing to become a Navy SEAL should swim 500 yards or 460 meters in side stroke [...]

If a person wishes to become a Navy SEAL, the candidate must meet the under mentioned criteria.

The candidate must be a US citizen.

The candidate should be a male within 18 and 28 years of age. However, 17 year old persons could be considered with the permission of their parents.

Should meet certain eyesight requirements.

Should [...]

The PST is only a test to ensure you are fit enough to start physical training as part of the SEAL training process. The PST is strictly administered with no waiver allowed and no deviation from the format. The good news is that it is fairly easy if you train but you will soon learn [...]

It takes a lot to become a Navy SEAL. It involves sheer grit, determination and a Navy SEALs workout session that is called Hell Week! Any aspiring Navy SEAL needs to go through a thorough physical screening after which a series of rigorous training schedules are conducted.
Physical Screening Test or PST
This is a mandatory requirement [...]