Im leaving in 3 months and im just wondering how bad things are going to get a buds so someone fill me in with some real information.
2007-03-04 18:36:46 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The hardest I would think would be the "water proofing" where they drown you. It is just part of the course, but if you want to go on you will have to be able to do this. My husband said it was so they know what it feels like and won't panic if it happens in a real world situation. They will of course pull out out of the water and clear your lungs right after, but I don't think mentally I could do that.
Other wise, just be in the best physical shape you can when you go in. Be able to run a few miles without being winded, do lots of push ups and set ups a few times a day so that isn't a hang up once you are there. There will be enough mental road blocks to over come, you don't want to have problems with the physical stuff you can prepare for before you go.
Best of luck, and you are a brave person for even trying to do this. If you make it or not you have reason to be very proud just for getting accepted and trying.
2007-03-04 19:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by shannon_crystaln 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Realizing that there's a legion of idiots who lie to women in bars and clubs about being SEALS when the closest that they've ever been to a seal is at the aquarium.
Real SEALS don't use it as a "get chicks free card". They have actual pride and dignity about their military service. You'll see why soon.
The mental and emotional challenges are the hardest things that you'll be faced with. Your body may give out, they'll recognize this and understand it, but if your heart or mind give up, they'll see this too and they won't tolerate it for a second. Good luck in BUDS.
2007-03-04 18:56:12 · answer #2 · answered by lupin_1375 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just looked up online and one Navy Seal said the hardest part and most torturous part was the "surf conditioning." I guess it is when you lie on the beach at the edge of the water and the waves and water run over you.
I don't know where you will be training, but that California Pacific water is FREEZING.
2007-03-04 18:52:03 · answer #3 · answered by His Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, what a bunch of comedians.
I think, for me at least, would be any training involving long immersion in cold water, breath-holding, etc. I don't know any seals, only Army and Marine folks. I'd imagine the Seals are more hardcore than the Marines (no offence to the Marines) when it comes to the things that are expected of them. I wish I had some more concrete info. If you're looking to become a Seal, what's "hard" and "bad" are what's necessary for you to survive, and you shouldn't worry about it. You'll succeed or you won't. Good luck with that.
2007-03-04 18:41:43 · answer #4 · answered by Cthon 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some of the lucky ones get to go through extreme cold weather training in Kodiak Alaska... good luck with that one.
2007-03-04 20:29:41 · answer #5 · answered by lilly j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The part were u have to swim continues laps under water (usually 1 breath per lap) tru stuff.
2007-03-04 18:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lack of adequest rest and sleep. This generall wears down a p[eopn more than anything else.
2007-03-05 02:27:46 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that whole "balancing the ball on your nose while you swim across the pool" part is the worst. That and the 20 km runs.
2007-03-04 18:39:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Water training! Hope you are a good swimmer! Stamina is essential too. Good luck and be safe out there.
2007-03-04 18:40:17 · answer #9 · answered by Fireman T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
May I suggest running 20 miles every day, on 4 hours of sleep? And be wet most of the time. And cold. Good luck.
2007-03-04 18:39:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋