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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