How do I find this out. I don't want to know specifics, just whether or not he actually was what he says.
2007-03-06 18:17:55 · 8 answers · asked by Better Pray 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Check this website...
http://cyberseals.org/authentiseal/
How to spot a phony...
He's wearing camouflage clothing decorated with multiple patches, ribbons, and tridents.
When asked for his class number, says he didn't have to go through training...went straight to SEALs from Marines, Air Force, etc.
When asked what Team he was in, says Team 6 (everybody wants to be in Team 6).
When asked for names, places, dates, etc., the wannabe says it's top secret, still classified.
Claims to have been a POW, or his entire platoon was wiped out and he was captured.
Talks about his medals, maybe even the Medal of Honor (SEALs don't talk about their medals).
He can't remember the name of his swim buddy, commanding officer, or platoon officer.
And just a few ways for you to tell:
Ask him what SEAL stands for (bet he doesn't know)
He says his records were burned up in the 1973 fire at the Records Center (NO Navy records were burned up there. Check their website at:
http://www.archives.gov/facilities/mo/st_louis/military_personnel_records/fire_1973_content.html
For Further Clarification: While there have been and continue to be SECRET MISSIONS, there are not now, nor have there ever been any SECRET SEALS. There have NEVER been any secret SEAL training classes
2007-03-06 18:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Just from life experience and common sense, probably 8 out of 10 people claiming to be Navy Seals are full of poo. You can use the web to look up details about weapons and equipment the Seals use and then ask him questions about it. Based on how he answers the questions or how he reacts you might get an idea. Ask him basic questions like what BUDS class he was in or which of the teams he was on. Ask him which weapon did he prefer to carry, sidearm, etc. Did he prefer 7.62 or 5.56 and why? What does he think of the M-14 (if he says it was heavy but worth the extra power, he's at least on the right track).
2007-03-06 18:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by paulie_biggs 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're bold enough - ask him to show you his DD-214 - a government form people get when they get out of the military. That would in the very least prove he was in the military. As far as proving he was a seal - okay - come on - these guys are elite, top notch - unbelievably well built and muscular. They are not weak and it's hard to find something wrong with them. Their brains and stature are like superhuman - they are so amazing that - if he seems human, fallable - then he's probably lying. Ask him about his experiences, photos of him in uniform with buddies. A former Navy Seal - does not look like your average Navy veteran - trust me.
2007-03-06 18:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple. Ask him what the ship's bell was for when he went through training.
The answers is this: when a SEAL recruit is ready to quit, he must walk over to a ship's bell hung next to the training office and ring it. That signifys to all that he is quitting and going back to the regular Navy.
2007-03-07 02:26:12 · answer #4 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Last I checked there were TWO websites dedicated to this.
Here is one of them and start here:
http://cyberseals.org/authentiseal/
2007-03-06 18:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://cyberseals.org/authentiseal/...
2007-03-07 21:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.veriseal.org....you can find out there
hoped I helped! :o)
2007-03-06 18:50:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have your doubts, then he's probably lying.
2007-03-07 16:32:57 · answer #8 · answered by fredonia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋