Applying for BUD/S Training

In-service Candidates

Requirements and procedures for BUD/S training application.

Package Requirements:

1. Meet ASVAB test score requirement
2. Meet age, EAOS and rating requirement (page 13 may be required)
3. Pass physical screening test
4. Pass diving physical

Procedures:

1. Put in a "Special Request Chit" through your chain of command requesting BUD/S Training.
2. Submit a "Personnel Action Request" (Form 1306/7) to SPECWAR/Diver assignment. Submit the following with your request:
   • A certified copy of your ASVAB test scores
   • Your physical screening test results
   • Pressure and oxygen tolerance test results (if completed)
   • Your completed diving physical (Form SF88 - SF93)
   • Certified copy of your last performance evaluation report

Mail your package to:

SPECWAR/Diver Assignment
BUPERS PERS401D1
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington TN 38055-0000
Phone Number: Comm (901) 874-3622 • DSN 882-3622

All Candidates

Requirements.

Physical/Mental

1. Pass a diving physical exam
2. Eye sight cannot be worse than 20/40 in one eye and 20/70 in the other eye and must be correctable to 20/20 with no color blindness
3. Minimum ASVAB score: VE + AR = 104, MC = 50
4. Must be 28 years old or less
5. Only men are eligible
6. Must be a U.S. citizen

Physical Screen Test

1. 500 yard swim using breast and/or side stroke in 12:30 — Ten minute rest
2. Perform Minimum of 42 push ups in 2 minutes — Two minute rest
3. Perform minimum of 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes — Two minute rest
4. Perform at least 6 pull-ups, no time limit — Ten minute rest
5. Run 1.5 miles, wearing boots and pants, in 11:30

* As a reminder, there are no maximums on these physical test. The prospective trainee should provide the best scores possible, i.e., give his best effort.

Points of Contact

E-mail: recruiting@navspecwarcen.navy.mil • Toll-free Info Line: 1-888-USN-SEAL

For more detailed information about the Navy SEALs contact:

Public Affairs Office
Naval Special Warfare Command
Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
San Diego, CA 92155-5037
(619) 437-3920