Military training varies across militaries around the world. Today, we're taking a look at Navy SEAL military training. Navy SEALs are the United States Navy's special forces.
Despite this affiliation, their training also takes place on dry land. A look at the military training of one of the world's most famous armed forces
through the eyes of several of their members, including AJ James, Nathan Hatfield, and other Navy SEALs.
Be able to endure military training
AJ James was a top-level wrestler throughout his college years. Wrestling helps a lot with military training, not only physically, but also psychologically.
Indeed, wrestling helps you endure pain. Military training is often painful because your muscles are put under strain. Likewise, you have to hold out for several days despite the accumulating fatigue, and use your remaining strength wisely, just like in a wrestling match.
This sport also has the advantage of engaging all the muscles of the body. Thus, a wrestler has a physically complete body.
Military training on land includes the same exercises as those of the Army, with forest trails, pull-ups, intensive muscle-strengthening sessions, parachute jumping and training on inflatable boats, which are difficult to maneuver.
Motivation must be very strong to become a Navy SEAL. Therefore, each member of the team always values the group dynamic. This is also what drives them to give 100% during military training.
SEALS' Waterborne Military Training
Navy SEALs' military training is unique: it includes a portion of their training conducted in water. It seems logical, but this type of training isn't commonplace. And not everyone would venture into the SEALs...
Indeed, one of the training sessions of this American army corps consists of being thrown into the water with their hands and feet tied! A training session that is both complicated, physical and dangerous for those who have difficulty swimming and holding their breath.
The next task is to retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool and bring it back to the surface. With your hands and feet tied, you must be able to open your mouth underwater to catch the object.
SEALS Military Training on Land
To be a good soldier, you must not only learn to be efficient in the water, by learning different swimming strokes, but also know how to move underwater without arms or legs. In addition to all these skills, a soldier in this branch of the army must also be efficient out of the water.
Their training includes weight training, running, and weight lifting, as well as numerous stretches and flexibility exercises. Indeed, you need to be agile to be able to get out of perilous underwater situations.
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps are finally training for combat on land. They use a variety of weapons, from assault rifles to pistols to sniper rifles. Simulated combat training is common to train the armed forces and strengthen the bond between the teams.
In short, Navy SEALs are extremely well-rounded soldiers: they can engage in combat on land, land from the sea, are skilled underwater, and know how to parachute. The military training of these Special Forces is physically and mentally demanding. Sports like wrestling, swimming, and water polo can help future members endure this type of training.
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