Navy Seals
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They offer a chance to try out for buds in boot camp. They also have a 'mini-buds' type thing. You don't have to serve four years to be eligible, but you may have to commit four or more years to get the training. And no matter how 'in shape' you think you are, those guys are the best in the world at exploiting your shortcomings. (I've met several seals inmy 15 years in the navy, and dozens more guys who dropped. They are trhe ones you need to tralk to)
Good luck,
STU
Good luck,
STU
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Originally Posted by EnviroCon
Trying to figure out which of our military's special operations units is the most elite would be like trying to figure out which is the best room to stay in at the Playboy mansion.
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Woogs,
I talked to my father today to see if he had kept in touch with anyone from the Special Warfare Unit, and unfortunately no, but he did offer a piece of advice that I thought should be passed-on. His advice is to be hesitent to believe anyone who brags about having been a SEAL. Real former and current SEAL's are extremely proud of their service, but are also hummble about it. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. But for what it's worth. It sounds like you have your head screwed-on straight, college, researching a potential career choice, so I'm sure you'd make it through the course, if that's what you choose.
I talked to my father today to see if he had kept in touch with anyone from the Special Warfare Unit, and unfortunately no, but he did offer a piece of advice that I thought should be passed-on. His advice is to be hesitent to believe anyone who brags about having been a SEAL. Real former and current SEAL's are extremely proud of their service, but are also hummble about it. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. But for what it's worth. It sounds like you have your head screwed-on straight, college, researching a potential career choice, so I'm sure you'd make it through the course, if that's what you choose.
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Originally Posted by FAB150
woogs, good luck man. How old are you? When do you plan on going for this new career?
I'm Fixin' to be 19 in Nov. I'm going to the community college here right now, and am gonna try to get into A&M as a transfer student Fall '05. Then I'll spend four years in the CORP, and study prolly Ag. Development. That way I'll have a backup if a career in the Navy doesn't work out.<O
</OOne of my main concerns, that maybe one of yall might could answer, is going in as an Officer I'll only get one shot at BUD/S. I can be medically rolled back twice. so hypothetically if I get dropped ( I'm not concidering DOR an option) can I resign my status of Officer, and come back as an enlisted man to try again? <O
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Theres a few places that can be loads of fun. My grandfather served with these guys before the US entered WWII.....The Black Watch There are some serious people hangin out in kilts and bag pipes.
Certainly The SAS could find some trouble for you to get into. The UK's answer to the Seals.
Not that I mean to harp on the Scotts or Britts.
Its just that no one has mentioned them.
Yea, PJ would be a job to have.
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Even a swimmer with the coasties is a dangerous job. Who really wants to jump feet first into a hurricane or artic waters to rescue people who put themselves at risk?
Other than all that.....I'm of no help. I cant even tie my shoes correctly.
Certainly The SAS could find some trouble for you to get into. The UK's answer to the Seals.
Not that I mean to harp on the Scotts or Britts.
Its just that no one has mentioned them.
Yea, PJ would be a job to have.
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Even a swimmer with the coasties is a dangerous job. Who really wants to jump feet first into a hurricane or artic waters to rescue people who put themselves at risk?
Other than all that.....I'm of no help. I cant even tie my shoes correctly.
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I'v known, and worked with 2 former navy seals, both reminded me imensly (sp) of the other. Both were VERY hunble about what they had done, both were (are) a little whacked out in the head (just an observation, no offense to ANYONE who has served this fine country). One of them told me about the 'training' that they did at the bar... apearently he was the smallest in his platoon, and that in some way meant he was to handle the biggest guys at the bar.
And dont bother asking a SEAL about the missions that they did... all you will ever get from them is 'no.'.... no matter what you ask. :-\
And dont bother asking a SEAL about the missions that they did... all you will ever get from them is 'no.'.... no matter what you ask. :-\
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Woogs, I'm an Army Officer and I'm sure the Navy has its differences as far as the officer corps goes, but I can assure you you won't be hurting yourself taking the officer route since you'll be in college anyway. If the SEAL thing doesn't pan out you'll still have more opportunities for leading and other challenging duties as an officer. Not to mention pay and benefits are better. It's certainly worth looking into. If you decide on the enlisted route you'll be fine too, but you should thoroughly check out both options.
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Originally Posted by EnviroCon
Woogs,
I talked to my father today to see if he had kept in touch with anyone from the Special Warfare Unit, and unfortunately no, but he did offer a piece of advice that I thought should be passed-on. His advice is to be hesitent to believe anyone who brags about having been a SEAL. Real former and current SEAL's are extremely proud of their service, but are also hummble about it.
I talked to my father today to see if he had kept in touch with anyone from the Special Warfare Unit, and unfortunately no, but he did offer a piece of advice that I thought should be passed-on. His advice is to be hesitent to believe anyone who brags about having been a SEAL. Real former and current SEAL's are extremely proud of their service, but are also hummble about it.
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Originally Posted by peppy
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Other than all that.....I'm of no help. I cant even tie my shoes correctly.
Other than all that.....I'm of no help. I cant even tie my shoes correctly.
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