NAVAL ACADEMY

[SpecOpsRainbow]

Hello,

I have a question about becoming a Navy Seal and getting an eductation. If you become a Navy Seal warrior, how much time is required to meet the commitment. I've been told that enlisted navy men can apply to join the naval academy. Would it be possible to complete the seal challenge and then join the naval academy to become commissioned as a naval officer. I would really appreciate it if somebody could give me a thorough answer to this question. THank you.

[kevin22ca]

Going enlisted, Academy, BUD/S, is a lot more likely then enlisted, BUD/S, Academy. You can go to the Academy from the enlisted ranks and from the Academy to BUD/S (even though its a lot harder then going BUDS enlisted) but going to the Academy after going through BUD/S is not likely. Your command is very unlikely to give you up for that but its not entirely impossible.

[WarriorElite]

I'm a senior in HS and I will be reporting to the Academy July 1. On my visit the mid I stayed with told me a SEAL did come to the Academy. The only problem is that the Academy will not take anyone over the age of 22. You'd have to become a SEAL and then get into the Academy before you reached that age.

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[DirkD]

Wrong

The likely hood of another command supporting your venture in the way a SEAL Team would is unimaginable. If you are a performer. You can make a few calls, get your O boards done, walk down the street and chat with the Admiral. Try that as an E-nothing in the fleet, not happening.

How do you think a Trident looks to a Acedamy interview board?

There are 16 Service Academy and 16 ROTC slots a year for BUD/S, the competition is fierce. Its significantly easier to get to BUD/S as an E.

[Southpaw11]

specops rainbow-


Kevin is NOT a Navy SEAL. His comments, advice, opinions, and information are NOT endorsed, encouraged, nor are they accepted by this community.

I'd pose with Dirk, Wazz, Wetwash, Bullrider, SealPup, et al. These are guys that have seen the entire program at different times (up to nearly CURRENT) and will be able to answer ALL your questions more accurately... just as DirkD did on this thread.

southpaw

[frogwife]

Its significantly easier to get to BUD/S as an E.
I'M NOT A SEAL, but can tell you that Dirk is correct. My husband didn't go to the Academy, but did have his degree before entering the Navy. He only wanted to go into the Teams, and made the decision to enlist to be guaranteed a slot at BUD/s. Smartest thing he ever did. After four years enlisted he went to OCS. It took a little longer, but he also gained experience in the meantime.

[froggywife]

same here, my husband got his degree and enlisted, because all he wanted was that BUD/s slot. It's worked out for him so far...and lots of qualified enlisted people have the opportunity to go to OCS.

[Southpaw11]

Smartest thing he ever did. After four years enlisted he went to OCS. It took a little longer, but he also gained experience in the meantime.



And NOW he's what's called a MUSTANG OFFICER... which is nothing that provides a ribbon nor any award to post upon your breast...

BUT...

having seen ENLISTED life PRIOR to going on to COMMISSIONED life as an officer... I bet he finds himself in a position of better understanding than your average ROTC grad....

He inherently gains the attention and, through action, the respect of BOTH enlisted and commissioned personnel... DEFINITELY the way to go if you can weather the conditions all the way home...

southpaw out

[frogwife]

Yes, he's a mustang. LOL. Oh, and he didn't do ROTC, either. He was one of those that went to school, got a degree (in Microbiology), worked at a biotech company a few years, then enlisted in the Navy. And hasn't regretted it for a minute.

Also, even though he's a lowly ensign he already knows so many people in the community, that the respect is there, and that's a big help. And he has so much respect for the enlisted personnel and understands alot of the politics on both sides of the fence.

Sorry I keep posting to this, but I think it's good to have perspectives from people that have opted out of going in as an officer and trying to get into BUD/s. It's difficult to do, and if your heart is set on being a SEAL, it might be something to think about.

[kevin24ca]

frogwife unless you are a SEAL I really don't think you should be answering questions on a "Ask a SEAL" forum lol

[Southpaw11]

frogwife-

OUTSTANDING!!! *smiling*

sp

[kevin24ca]

riiiiight

[rascal999]

Wrong

The likely hood of another command supporting your venture in the way a SEAL Team would is unimaginable. If you are a performer. You can make a few calls, get your O boards done, walk down the street and chat with the Admiral. Try that as an E-nothing in the fleet, not happening.

How do you think a Trident looks to a Acedamy interview board?

There are 16 Service Academy and 16 ROTC slots a year for BUD/S, the competition is fierce. Its significantly easier to get to BUD/S as an E.


What was warrior elite wrong about? He was right

[Southpaw11]

What was warrior elite wrong about? He was right

I don't know that he was referring to WarriorElite... go read it again real quick... see if you come up with anything else..

SP

[rascal999]

oh ok my bad... sorry

[MadMidget902]

frogwife unless you are a SEAL I really don't think you should be answering questions on a "Ask a SEAL" forum lol

kevin.. just dont talk k thanks