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Article: What it takes to become a SEAL.
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- Newsday (Melville, NY)
- Article date:
- May 6, 2007
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Byline: Martin C. Evans
May 6--It takes more than 30 months of grinding toil to become a SEAL. By far, the most grueling time is spent during Hell Week, which takes place near the end of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training.
1. INDOCTRINATION
Five weeks of learning the expectations and ways of Navy SEALS and a time to prepare physically and mentally for what's ahead.
2. BASIC CONDITIONING
Eight weeks of running, swimming, calisthenics and small-boat operations. One- to two-mile ocean swims and obstacle course work are among the daily activities. A trainee's time must continuously improve. Trainees must pass drown-proofing ...