Stew Smith Fitness News — BUDS
Teamwork Skills in U.S. Special Ops Programs
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Being a Good Team Player - What Does That Mean? When asked recently about the most important "non-physical" trait someone who is about to attend BUD/S or any other Special Ops selection program should have, it took a minute to decide on the "most important." Sure, you need mental toughness, a never-quit attitude, and must be hard physically, but the most important non-physical trait is being a TEAM PLAYER. Additionally, being coachable is another trait that comes in a close second. Of course, there are individual challenges and tests that you alone must conquer, but no one makes it through any selection...
Physical Assessment Tools for To and Through Spec Ops Selection
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Work to Achieve These Scores / Times on the Following Events(Then - You MIGHT be Ready) Jeff Nichols and I recently did a Tactical Fitness Report on how we assess candidates throughout the process of training. Not just as an initial assessment, but this chart can help you see where you meet up on the spectrum of training that will place you in the top 25% of candidates in spec ops selection programs. The Tactical Fitness Report (video) The Charts and Exercise Standards of Selection Preparation TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR YOU - IT DEPENDS ON THE FOLLOWING:- your athletic history (sports/training...
How to Get to BUDS - All Options (plus updates)
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All roads to becoming a Navy SEAL, end at BUD/S - Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL Training. There are many routes to get to sunny Coronado, California where BUD/S is located, but the only way to become a Navy SEAL is you have to finish BUD/S first. You have to get TO BUDS in order to get THROUGH BUDS - learn the difference. Below are the several options SEAL wanna-be's struggle with and definitely should know before signing any paperwork with the Navy:First Option - Join the Navy by Enlisting...This is the route that will give you the best chance...
Getting Better at Runs and Swims (PST related)
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If you are coming from a strength and power background or new to training, you may find the speed and endurance requirements challenging if you want to get good enough scores to ace the PST. Typically, good goals to have for the 500yd CSS swim is between 8-8:30 and a 1.5 mile run at the end of the PST should be in the low 9 minute zone or sub 9 minutes. Those scores will help you get TO the training as long as your PT scores are also above average. Here is what I have my...
Preparing to Get THROUGH the Training (aka Graduate)
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Do Not Miss Out On What a Majority of Spec Ops Candidates Fail to Do(Train Specifically to Get Through BUD/S, Selection, etc..) Many people focus simply on getting accepted into difficult programs but never consider that they should also be preparing themselves for the challenges of getting THROUGH the training. This requires specific focus and ALWAYS a level up in effort levels. Believe it or not, most people do not know, understand, or have ever experienced what they need to do to prepare themselves. Here's why I say that... Most Spec Ops Candidates Think They Are Ready Because: Often military...