Can you become a Navy SEAL right out of high school?

You have to have a high school diploma to enlist. Recently they have started to accept a GED certificate but depending upon your choice of service you may need a semester of college level classes to join the military. Many SEAL enlisted are college graduates with advanced degrees even.

Can you go straight into Navy SEALs?

As a civilian, you can request to join the SEALs before enlisting through the SEAL challenge contract (seaman to SEAL program). The SEAL challenge contract guarantees you the opportunity to become a SEAL candidate and entitles you to certain bonuses and benefits when you enlist.

Do I need a highschool diploma to be a Navy SEAL?

A high school diploma or general education diploma is the minimum educational requirement for Navy SEALs. You do not need college credits or a degree to be a candidate for SEAL training. However, you must between 17 and 28 at the time of enlistment and eligible for secret-level security clearance.

Are there height requirements for Navy SEALs?

Taller people will have issues with the boats as well, especially if they are the tallest in the boat crew. Typically, however, most students are in the average-sized man zone of 68-70 inches and 170-190 pounds. This is tall enough and enough muscle mass typically to do well at BUD/S.

What are the requirements to join the Navy SEALs?

NAVY SEALS QUALIFICATIONS All SEAL candidates are required to meet the following qualification standards and pass the Physical Screening Test (PST): 18-28 years old (17 with parental permission) A U.S. citizen. High school graduate (or meet High Performance Predictor Profile (HP3) criteria).

How do I join the Navy SEALs path 3?

Path 3: Enlist from another branch of military service. If you are not in the military or if you are in another service, you can join through a Navy recruiter. Active duty Sailors can request a transfer to come to BUD/S. Each year about 1,000 Sailors are given the opportunity to attend SEAL training.

Can you get a Navy SEAL contract without a PST?

Until you have taken and passed a Physical Screening Test, you cannot receive a SEAL contract. Once you have signed a Navy contract, you are eligible to take a PST.

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.