Posted on Jun 1, 2016
What advice/information do you have regarding BUD/S preparation and the SEAL lifestyle?
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I am currently an MA3 and I am just not satisfied with where I'm at and what I'm doing with my Navy career. Long story short, I'm somebody that wants to fight the fight, and I want to be in a position where I'm gonna do that, and frequently. I have considered going to the Marine Corps after my last two years in the Navy as an 0311 (Infantry Rifleman) but doing that, I would be demoted to a PFC (E2) and I have a wife and a baby on the way, so the Marine Corps is not my preferred route. I love to push myself and I want to fight America's battles and so someone in my platoon suggested I see about going to BUD/S and becoming a Navy SEAL. I've looked into it enough to know some of what it entails, although I understand that the instructors love to surprise their trainees to get them acclimated to being hit with the unknown as SEALs always do, but I am curious about a few things.
I know BUD/S is extremely physically demanding and I am definitely not in the shape for it right now, although I'm not in bad shape at all. I'm 20 and I get an excellent on my PRT every six months (I probably won't on this one because I've been lazy for a couple months though). I just want to know if any SEALs (prior or current) or anyone that knows enough about BUD/S can recommend a physical training regimen that I can start and be on for the next two years until I am done with my first contract and eligible to go. If I can't get into BUD/S, I would still love doing the training. Everyone in the military should be physically ready to go to war.
Secondly, I do have a family and I will consider them in every life decision I make, no matter how small. I do think living the life of a SEAL would be awesome and it intrigues me, but I also want to be a part of my kids' lives and I've been told it's a challenge to juggle being a SEAL, a father, and a husband. If someone could tell me what it's like doing that and possibly provide some tips on balancing them well, it oils be much appreciated.
Ultimately, I am a go-getter and when I want something, I find a way to capture it, and I would love to earn a SEAL Trident and be a member of America's most elite special operations group.
Thanks in advance,
MA3
I know BUD/S is extremely physically demanding and I am definitely not in the shape for it right now, although I'm not in bad shape at all. I'm 20 and I get an excellent on my PRT every six months (I probably won't on this one because I've been lazy for a couple months though). I just want to know if any SEALs (prior or current) or anyone that knows enough about BUD/S can recommend a physical training regimen that I can start and be on for the next two years until I am done with my first contract and eligible to go. If I can't get into BUD/S, I would still love doing the training. Everyone in the military should be physically ready to go to war.
Secondly, I do have a family and I will consider them in every life decision I make, no matter how small. I do think living the life of a SEAL would be awesome and it intrigues me, but I also want to be a part of my kids' lives and I've been told it's a challenge to juggle being a SEAL, a father, and a husband. If someone could tell me what it's like doing that and possibly provide some tips on balancing them well, it oils be much appreciated.
Ultimately, I am a go-getter and when I want something, I find a way to capture it, and I would love to earn a SEAL Trident and be a member of America's most elite special operations group.
Thanks in advance,
MA3
Posted in these groups: SEAL Qualification Training (SQT)
Navy SEALs
Physical Training
Military Family
Navy SEALs Physical Training Military Family
Posted 8 y ago
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Even if you make it past BUDS are you ready to be away from that young wife and new baby? Don't let all the SEAL movies and books fool you of the "SEAL life style" Its more than just drinking beer, shooting cool guns and growing beards. You say you want to "fight the fight" but do you realize that combat is 90% living in the most uncomfortable situation and conditions and only 10% action.
Your statement below shows how little you grasp of how much it takes to be a SEAL or elite special operation war fighter.
I do think living the life of a SEAL would be awesome and it intrigues me, but I also want to be a part of my kids' lives and I've been told it's a challenge to juggle being a SEAL, a father, and a husband.
Sorry for the kick in the nuts, just giving it to you straight.
Your statement below shows how little you grasp of how much it takes to be a SEAL or elite special operation war fighter.
I do think living the life of a SEAL would be awesome and it intrigues me, but I also want to be a part of my kids' lives and I've been told it's a challenge to juggle being a SEAL, a father, and a husband.
Sorry for the kick in the nuts, just giving it to you straight.
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No you don't. You don't want to be a SEAL. You want to be married and be a father. That is what you are. Congratulations, now be a dad and live for your family instead of chasing windmills.
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