10 Absolutely Insane Facts About Navy SEALs

Explore 10 astonishing Navy SEAL facts: elite training, secretive missions, and their exclusive role in the Navy.

10-Feb-2024 10-Feb-2024

President JFK's 1961 'moon' speech sparked the creation of elite Navy SEALs, with Teams 1 & 2 established in 1962 to enhance Cold War special ops.

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Naval Special Warfare has 8 SEAL teams: odd numbers in Group ONE, even in Group TWO. Teams 1-10 exist, but 6 & 9 are unacknowledged by the govt.

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During the Vietnam War, SEAL Teams 1 and 2 notched a remarkable 200:1 kill ratio, sustaining only 46 casualties.

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80% of SEAL hopefuls quit the extreme training. Hell Week's 132 hours push limits with intense runs, swims, and tasks beyond human capacity.

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SEALs, named for Sea, Air, and Land, are versatile warriors trained in every terrain, skilled in parachuting, weaponry, and torture resistance.

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SEALs undergo over 2.5 years of grueling U.S. military training before deployment, enduring one of the most intense programs.

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Waterboarding, once a Navy SEAL training element, was dropped as no one could pass the test. Even CIA trainees could barely endure 14 seconds.

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SEAL training's not so secret! Catch them at San Diego beaches by 6 am, hauling logs and practicing boat landings. Just find a spot and watch.

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Belgian Malinois are Navy SEALs' preferred dogs, skilled in parachuting, identifying threats, and scouting at exceptional speeds.

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The US Navy has about 2,450 active-duty Navy SEALs, which is about just 1% of all active Navy personnel.

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