Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training
Topic
Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training is a grueling 24-week selection and training course that serves as the primary assessment for candidates seeking to join the United States Navy SEALs. Conducted at the Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado, California, the program tests candidates' physical stamina, mental fortitude, and leadership under extreme stress. It is widely regarded as one of the most challenging military training programs in the world, featuring the infamous "Hell Week" during its first phase.
What experts have said about Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training
5 statements · 3 positive · 2 neutral
BUD/S is an effective method for filtering candidates under extreme pressure.
“BUDS is a genius way of filtering out the pussies. It's genius. It's the best way.”
Open the episode · #2543 - MrBallenListen at 31:17
BUD/S uses staged tests to force candidates to develop persistence through adversity.
“And they put a lot of test gates into buds to bas, basically force it upon you.”
Open the episode · #2543 - MrBallenListen at 32:55
BUD/S includes a 50-meter underwater swim on the second day of first phase.
“the 50 meter underwater swim. You do it day two of the first phase of training”
Open the episode · #2543 - MrBallenListen at 33:18
Wrestlers and water-polo players have unusually high resilience and success in SEAL training.
“Wrestlers have an incredibly high success rate in budget and water polo. Those are the two that they have determined through their studies are the grittiest, most resilient folks when it comes to SEAL training.”
Open the episode · #2543 - MrBallenListen at 39:20
SEAL training effectively prepared the team to perform during combat.
“my debrief point was, it works. The training works.”
Open the episode · #2543 - MrBallenListen at 1:10:58
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