Posts tagged ‘seals’

The M14 Sniper Rifle is an American, selective fire, automatic rifle that uses 7.62mm rounds. In the mid-1990s, the USMC chose the modified M14, Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) for use by security teams and Scout Snipers. Since the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the M14 has been used as a designated marksman and sniper rifle. Sniper [...]

Ankle sprain is a type of injury that you can sustain when you overwork your feet and lower legs. This injury occurs when one or two ligaments in your ankle are stretched or torn. If you are aspiring to become a Navy SEAL, you need to learn how to prevent and treat ankle [...]

The Special Operations Forces of the US Navy, none other than the Navy SEALs, were first formed on 1961 specifically to address a growing need in the United States’ military forces for troops trained in unconventional warfare. Since its official inception, the Navy SEALs have been deployed to conduct sensitive missions that earned them [...]

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 [...]

The Navy SEAL Insignia

September 18th, 2009

“The Only Easy Day was Yesterday” – Navy SEAL Slogan
SEAL TEAM 1

Insignia

Size
300 personnel’s

Headquarters
Coronado, CA

Current Status
Active

Nickname
Devils with green faces, Frogmen

Areas of Operation
A complete Naval commando Unit working with UDT
Clandestine military operations
Jungle warfare
Central Intelligence Agency’s Special Operations Group (SOG)
Rescue Missions

Notable Aspects
In Vietnam War, SEAL Team One recorded 1,000 confirmed kills and almost [...]

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 [...]

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 Assignments

September 18th, 2009

The Navy SEAL is US Navy’s elite special operations group that consists of men trained in counter-terrorism and unconventional warfare, Hydrographic reconnaissance, recovery missions, special reconnaissance, and much more. Since the creation of the first US Navy SEAL unit in 1962, they have come a long way in unconventional warfare and special ops. Most of [...]

Navy SEAL Weapons

September 17th, 2009

The US Navy SEAL’s go through one of the toughest military trainings in the world but at the end of the day, if they can’t shoot their target they aren’t good enough. A soldier’s life depends on not just his/her abilities to survive hostile conditions and territory but also on their weapons. For a Navy [...]

Navy SEAL Tactical Gear (Part 3)

September 17th, 2009

U.S. Navy SEAL Close Quartered Battle (CQB)
Close Quartered Battle (CQB) is also known as Close Quartered Combat (CQC) and refers to hand-to-hand combat or a fight in which the SEALs engage the enemy at a close range.

PRO-TEC Half Head Helmet
NVG Helmet Mount

Raid Battle Dress Uniform or Flight Suit
Personal Retention Lanyard

Forearm Shot Shell Holder
Belt with Weapon [...]