Does a prior service SEAL have to go to BUDS again if he wants to be a SEAL again?

2021-06-28T22:49:02-04:00

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2021 11:14 PM

2021-06-28T23:14:19-04:00

Here is the answer:

https://www.navyseal.com/prior_service/

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Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jun 29 at 2021 11:10 AM

2021-06-29T11:10:47-04:00

So you are asking if someone who was a Seal gets out and wants to rejoin? It's happened before sending them back through the entry level pipeline. Seal training is an MOS school. Waivers and requests would be needed and an evaluation would need to take place but it has happened before.
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-duty-called-ex-navy-seal-back-to-action-2010may02-story.html

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Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 29 at 2021 6:28 PM

2021-06-29T18:28:55-04:00

It depends on the gross profits from their book deal and/or Oakley sponsorship before reaccessions.