SQT and hell week

[nitsuj1604]

Two completely unrelated questions. How long is SQT and what week is hell week? 5th?

[ZeroAll]

Well, I'm pretty sure Hell Week is 3rd week now, and for SQT....I'm not sure, but 6 months seems to stand out...although that could be how long the probationary period is....Sorry I've been busying filling out lots and lots of papers so I can get all DEPed in.

[nitsuj1604]

i remember all that paperwork.anyways does anyone know for sure?

[Courtenay]

God, one would think that if I, a woman, who is NEVER going to go to BUD/s, knows how to find this information, with just a few simple cllicks of a mouse, that you gentlemen would. But, because I am kind natured, here you go:

First Phase (Basic Conditioning) - 8 weeks - First Phase Trains, develops, and assesses SEAL candidates in physical conditioning, water competency, teamwork, and mental tenacity. This phase is eight weeks long. Physical conditioning with running, swimming, and calisthenics grows harder and harder as the weeks progress. You will participate in weekly four mile timed runs in boots, timed obstacle courses, swim distances up to two miles wearing fins in the ocean, and learn small boat seamanship.


The first three weeks of First Phase will prepare you for the fourth week, better known as "Hell Week."


During this week, you will participate in five and one-half days of continuous training, with a maximum of four hours sleep total. This week is designed as the ultimate test of one's physical and mental motivation while in First Phase. Hell Week proves to those who make it that the human body can do ten times the amount of work the average man thinks possible. During Hell Week, you will learn the value of cool headedness, perseverance, and above all, TEAMWORK. The remaining four weeks are devoted to teaching various methods of conducting hydrographic surveys and how to create a hydrographic chart.


Second Phase (Diving) - 8 weeks - Diving Phase Trains, develops, and qualifies SEAL candidates as competent basic combat swimmers. This phase is eight weeks long. During this period, physical training continues and becomes even more intensive. Second Phase concentrates on combat SCUBA. You will learn two types of SCUBA: open circuit (compressed air) and closed circuit (100% oxygen). Emphasis is placed on long distance underwater dives with the goal of training students to become basic combat divers, using swimming and diving techniques as a means of transportation from their launch point to their combat objective. This is a skill that separates SEALs from all other Special Operations forces.



Third Phase (Land Warfare) - 9 weeks - Third Phase trains, develops, and qualifies SEAL candidates in basic weapons, demolition, and small unit tactics. This phase of training is nine weeks in length. Physical training continues to become more strenuous as the run distance increases and the minimum passing times are lowered for the runs, swims, and obstacle course. Third Phase concentrates on teaching land navigation, small-unit tactics, patrolling techniques, rappelling, marksmanship, and military explosives. The final three and a half weeks of Third Phase are spent on San Clemente Island, where students apply all the techniques they have acquired during training.



BUD/S Training Timeline

Indoctrination (5 weeks)
Basic Conditioning (8 weeks)
Diving (8 weeks)
Land Warfare (9 weeks)
Basic Parachute Training (3 weeks)
Special Operations Technical Training (2 weeks; Naval Special Warfare Center) 18-D/Special Operations
Medical Sergeant (30 weeks; Hospital Corpsmen Only)
Assignment to SEAL team for 6-12 months of on-the-job training
Receive Naval Special Warfare Classification - (NEC) Code



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[nitsuj1604]

thanks.

God, one would think that if I, a woman, who is NEVER going to go to BUD/s, knows how to find this information,

I know im sorry. the places i have found it were all outdated.

[ZeroAll]

lol oops, i guarentee nothing

[nitsuj1604]

but also currently hell week is now the 5th week...like i said....outdated sources