elpaninaro
05-16-2002, 05:47 PM
Evening all,
My first time here, but I have been a "gonnabe" for a while now.
I was wondering what sort of chance I might have to get a look at training in person. I have some of Brian Curle's videos, but think it would be useful to get even just a glimpse of the real thing. I think in that moment I would have a clearer vision of where I want to go with this.
Based on my knowledge to date, it seems like it would be best to visit Coronado and stay at the Hotel Del for a few days and see the rock portage from the hotel, and maybe some running from the beaches. But is SEAL training really this visible to the public these days? My most up to date accounts from books are from Waller's book "Commando's" which was published in 1995. And with all that has happened since, especially 9/11, I am wondering if it is still possible to observe all that much from the Hotel Del, or even on the public beach areas.
All I want to do is be there and watch for even just a few brief moments. Out of respect for the trainees, I have no intention of taking pictures or otherwise intruding on their privacy. But a brief glimpse on site and in person would- I think- make the final difference for me in whether to go for this or not.
I do not know if I will ever attend BUDS, but I feel I have to give myself every chance to learn all I can to make a good decision. That way- whether I give it a go or just retain my tremendous admiration for the SEALs, I can be confident I did not pass up a tremendous opportunity.
I have a tremendous life outside of the military, but I guess I am at a bit of a crossroads here. And with recent events I think I could actually be useful for a change in SPECWAR. The main reason I decided to go to work 5 years ago instead of join up and try for BUDs is that there was so little going on (in my entering MBA class of 400, about 10% were former naval officers), but now I can see that there is a real need and hope that if I do make it in and succeed at 2 years of training, I might actually be able to do something to serve my country and not just do it to do it.
Tom.
My first time here, but I have been a "gonnabe" for a while now.
I was wondering what sort of chance I might have to get a look at training in person. I have some of Brian Curle's videos, but think it would be useful to get even just a glimpse of the real thing. I think in that moment I would have a clearer vision of where I want to go with this.
Based on my knowledge to date, it seems like it would be best to visit Coronado and stay at the Hotel Del for a few days and see the rock portage from the hotel, and maybe some running from the beaches. But is SEAL training really this visible to the public these days? My most up to date accounts from books are from Waller's book "Commando's" which was published in 1995. And with all that has happened since, especially 9/11, I am wondering if it is still possible to observe all that much from the Hotel Del, or even on the public beach areas.
All I want to do is be there and watch for even just a few brief moments. Out of respect for the trainees, I have no intention of taking pictures or otherwise intruding on their privacy. But a brief glimpse on site and in person would- I think- make the final difference for me in whether to go for this or not.
I do not know if I will ever attend BUDS, but I feel I have to give myself every chance to learn all I can to make a good decision. That way- whether I give it a go or just retain my tremendous admiration for the SEALs, I can be confident I did not pass up a tremendous opportunity.
I have a tremendous life outside of the military, but I guess I am at a bit of a crossroads here. And with recent events I think I could actually be useful for a change in SPECWAR. The main reason I decided to go to work 5 years ago instead of join up and try for BUDs is that there was so little going on (in my entering MBA class of 400, about 10% were former naval officers), but now I can see that there is a real need and hope that if I do make it in and succeed at 2 years of training, I might actually be able to do something to serve my country and not just do it to do it.
Tom.