Can you be a Navy SEAL if you have had surgery?
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(7) For initial training: fracture (including stress fracture) within the preceding 3 months or any bone or joint surgery within the preceding 6 months is disqualifying. (8) Any condition which may confound the diagnosis of a diving injury is disqualifying.
What percent of people fail SEAL training?
Few candidates who undertake the training emerge as SEALs or special boat operators. The enlisted SEAL attrition rate is 73 to 75 percent, according to the Navy, while the SWCC attrition rate is 63 percent. The SEAL officer program has a higher rate of success: 65 percent of candidates make it through.
Can you join the military if you’ve had knee surgery?
A Permanent Disqualification is for a medical condition that is permanent. A surgery, for example, is a permanent condition because it cannot be undone. A surgery doesn’t necessarily mean you cannot serve, it just means MEPS cannot process your 2807-2 without additional information.
Getting accepted into the elite U.S. Navy SEAL program is a challenge that few men can meet. The Naval Special Warfare Command website reports that only 200 to 250 men become SEALS each year, although 1,000 enter the training program.
After boot camp, you will attend an advanced workout program at Great Lakes that will prepare you for BUD/S. Taking the Navy SEAL PST is still a requirement, and getting into the optimum range is highly recommended. For the latest in academic, physical and psychological background requirements, see the Official Navy SEAL/SWCC Page.
How can I re-enlist in the Navy SEALs?
Many have arranged a deal to re-enlist in the Navy if they can attend BUD/S at the time of the end of their first enlistment. Of course, you still have to meet all of the elevated standards. For more information, go to the Navy SEAL and SWCC official site.
Do you have to go to SOAS to become a seal?
Applying to Officer Candidate School and wanting to become a Navy SEAL means you actually will be selected to go to BUD/S immediately after you complete OCS. You will attend SOAS before attending OCS. If you do not get a billet after SOAS, you do not have to go to SOAS, unless you want to go as a different job in the Navy.