BUDS then Failure

[jaypull85]

If I signed up for BUDS, got accepted and then got dropped could i then pursue a career in aviation?

[frogman80]

If I signed up for BUDS, got accepted and then got dropped could i then pursue a career in aviation?

Need more info. Like did you actually get to BUD/s? If so, why were you dropped? Enlisted or Officer? Did you Quit?
What is your status?

If you are enlisted, got dropped for say, medical reasons, then you have to make sure you can qualify for other programs in the Navy first. There are many opportinities in the Navy in the field of aviation. Your limitation, if not physical, may be your ambition!

[jaypull85]

I haven't been accepted! But i am highly considering doing NROTC then trying to become a SEAL. However I know that many people end up failing cause they realize it's not for them. If I DOR from BUDS could i then become a fighter pilot? or switch to the marine corp for their aviation program?
thank you for your time!

[bigv123]

After you complete your obligated military service, you're free to do whatever you like and apply to whatever program you choose. But, let's not get too far ahead of ourselves just yet.

If you're interested in becoming a pilot, you're going to have to complete a 4 year degree at an accredited institution. Then, you're going to have to get a commission. If you attend a civilian college for your degree, you'll most likely have to apply, get accepted, and complete Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Rhode Island.

The problem you have here is that having failed at BUD/S won't look very favorable on your record when you apply to OCS, much less try to get into a highly competitive area like aviation, whether it be Navy or Marines. that's not to say it can't or hasn't been done, just that it will be a little more difficult.

Understand, once you sign on the dotted line with your enlistment (I presume with a SEAL contract), you're going to owe the US Navy 6 years. If you drop from training, for whatever reason, you still owe the Navy 6 years. It'll be up to you at that point to make the best of it that you can. Point being, it pays to be a winner. Don't fail.

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[bswope]

I don't know the answer to your question, but I do know that if your already thinking about failing then your heading in the wrong direction.

[frogman80]

I don't know the answer to your question, but I do know that if your already thinking about failing then your heading in the wrong direction.

Great Point! In the documentary of Apolo 13, Jean Krantz flight director made a commend, "Failure is NOT an OPTION". The same holds true for anyone attempting to successful at any task! You make plans to succeed, but you don't plan to fail. Several responses before mentioned that to fail BUD/s can or may be the doom to other high profile opportunities - I can assure you that this statement is no further from the truth. I have stated in other forums that the success to be a SEAL opens an a wealth of unimaginary opportunites. One of my classmates went on to be an F-18 pilot. To put you in the seat of opportunity when there are so many well qualified candidates AFTER you FAIL a program that it in and of it's self is considered the toughest and the best, would be disadvantaging the candidates that have yet to be tested.

Again, you provide too little information to enable any if at all proper guidance. This may be a sign if imaturity or lack of abilty to express one self. If you want help, first consult verbably or in person with a Navy Recruiter, If you want my advice, then you must be straight forth with your information and honest with your intentions. This is not a game but an opportunity for a life changing experience.

You can send me a message to my message board and I will provide you contact info so YOU can call me. But do me and others a favor on this site - compose your questions carefully to enable an educated response, better yet, your question is too involved to be a forum that you need to make it a message. Remember, the advise that I despense here is done on my own time to BENEFIT MANY and not just one or two. I try to be general without too many specifics as it is not necessary to accomplish the task of being a SEAL- at least the info that is hashed here.

Why am I spending this time discussing this matter - to make others think before they type. Just pretend you are a total stranger and are asked your question. Doesn't matter if you are talking or communicating to a SEAL. If the question is too vague then there is no way any answer could have any meaning or worth. REGARDLESS!

Perhaps, NSC should have prospecitve BUD/s candidates submit a specific resume to enable certain qualified members the ability to review this information first. I could definately think of questions that I would put on that form and or information needed. Like a short interview. Again, keep in mind that the comments provided in thhis forum is an informal recommendation or observation and NOT an Offical Response from the Navy or US Government.
But as always, it never hurts to get advise from someone that is doing the job or has been there. Like Me. Trust me, I wont steer you wrong, but I need you to help me first. Copish? (sorry too busy to do a spell check) live with it!

[greghutson]

Howzit Jay,

I cannot believe that you even consider the possibility of not being able to complete your goal of being a SEAL and finishing BUD/S.
Seems to me you haven't quite made up your mind about what you want to do. A goal is a goal. Just that. Not a one or the other.
If you're really determined to do something, there should be no place in your thoughts for alternative courses of action. Either you're going to do it (no matter what or how long it takes) or you aren't. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[thatguy2695]

Also trying to figure out a way out ahead of time is asking for failure when it gets really hard your going to think screw this I can be a pilot might as well not even go to BUD/s if you already want to make sure you have a way out. not that you can't but preempting your own failure is a bad idea.