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Thanks to everyone replying to my previous post. I've got another question that I hope will be greeted with the same kindness. Are most SEAL operations short-term? For some reason I'm under the impression that SEAL's "get in and get out" and we have other units, Army Special Forces for example, that specialize in longer duration, "behind enemy lines" types of operations. Am I completely off target with my assumption? Thanks again.
Flux
Some combat operations may be jump, repell, or wade ashore and hit and run. Others may be days of being overt (hidden). It depends on the needs of the mission and the response of the oppsing force.
Thank you for the reply, Wazz. Please excuse my ignorance if my questions seem to be redundant, but you're saying that one unit doesn't specialize in "hit and run" and another doesn't specialize in "days of being over (hidden)."? And on a side note to that question, do SEAL's ever utilize ruck sacks? In all the pictures I've seen they usually are carrying just small packs. I'm by no means saying I'm an expert because of a few pictures. Thanks again.
Flux
I think it best to say yes, there are SEAL units that are trained more in one direction than another. However, if a mission requirement occurs it will not be a draw of straws or a flip of the coin that will determine which SEAL unit participates. It will be the unit that is most prepared for the forthcoming mission that can reach the objective in the desired amount of time.
If an anticipated mission appears forthcoming and there is time to place the most trained and prepared SEAL unit in the locale, then that SEAL unit will go to a standby Base or Ship to await launch orders. If it is an immediate need, the SEAL unit most available will do the mission.
In warfare the opposition does not wait for their enemy, The Navy SEALs, to make preparations. The opposition does as they please and it is up to the chosen or most available SEAL unit to fill an oppossing need.