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Need some inspiration? Read this poem by Dann Potts, BUD/S class 65, entitled "The Trip Into Hell"

50 Greatest Warrior Quotes
by Bill Coffey

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Navy SEAL?

  • Serve the United States in the Global War on Terrorism
  • Qualify for the premier maritime Special Operations force in the world
  • Go into harm’s way worldwide as part of the Naval Special Warfare Team
  • Be an individually reliable and collectively disciplined team member
  • Infiltrate from the Sea, Air and Land to engage the enemy
  • Conduct daring and dangerous clandestine missions
  • Operate day and night, in all sea states, weather, and temperatures
  • Swim and dive rivers, coastline, and open-ocean on combat missions
  • Lock-out of submarines in the ocean at night utilizing SCUBA
  • Free-fall skydive from 25,000 feet
  • Excel in 6 months of physically and mentally challenging training
  • Operate technically complex mobility, equipment and weapons systems
  • Maintain superb physical condition
  • Train for the unexpected and deploy at a moment’s notice
  • Enter a brotherhood where teamwork is mission-critical to success
  • Exemplify the Navy’s Core Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment
  • Live and operate by the SEAL Creed and SEAL Code
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