How Navy SEALS Survive Underwater

Water proficiency is a core skill of every Navy Seal… and to gain those skills, Navy Seal candidates must go through some of the hardest training in the world where they will be pushed to their limits in a carefully planned training program that increases in complexity as they move on.

First, candidates learn the basics of swimming to build up endurance. They gradually face swimming tests such as floating without a floatation device, swimming in different styles, and holding their breath for multiple minutes.

Then, things get even harder. The SEAL must pass the drown-proof test.

Their hands and feet are tied and they are thrown into a pool where supervisors will ask them to perform a series of tasks in the water like bouncing off the bottom of the pool, floating, and picking up a mask with their teeth from the bottom of the pool

Their bodies and minds will be pushed to their limits for several minutes, and they will have to overcome the fear of drowning to become a Navy Seal and get the confidence to act fast and without fear in the most stressful situations imaginable.

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[Tam-]

Salute to these men. Navy seals are some special guys.

[thickpenguin]

Legit thought that dude was wearing a thong in the pool lol

[Chykoli]

I literally forgot I could breathe while watching this ….omg!

[npa]

Played JuCo basketball with a real navy seal named Mike he was 23 at the time. I would ask him about BUDS and what they did. He told me that the physical part becomes irrelevant after weeks. He said it's the mind that breaks because after 1000s of miles and situps and push ups and treading water in almost hypothermic temperatures for hours the guys who made it trained their mind to ignore their bodies pain and tune out the mental abuse from the sergeants. All that matters is completing the objective. If you weren't his friend you would never know he was a Seal. Real ones don't go around telling everyone.

[VozdeEsperanzaParaTi]

I feel like Im drowning just by watching this 💀

[YukonJack]

My buddy told me he was going to be a SEAL when we were in the third grade. He was disqualified not from lack of skills as he was a beast. He was disqualified because his knee makes too much noise under water as it makes a very small pop. That is too loud. Let that sink in. He's served in the Navy for years now, has received many honours, and reupped some years ago. I don't think any/most of us can really even fathom what it takes to be in this group and I'm nothing but thankful for him and those like him.

[macphallic]

After being a competitive swimmer for years, I feel like this would be a nice challenge for me to overcome, except I don’t want to be a Navy Seal, I’d just want to do the tests and preparation

[johnstoddard]

My friend went to seal school and he said that one of the last tests was where they put you in a deep pool and two or three scuba divers pull you under as you fight for your life until you lose consciousness and the they revive you . So yes, you have to be willing to drown if you want to be a seal

[suhasbandal]

The biggest joy in life comes when we overcome our fears

[orsonstarbuck]

Training, testing, and logistics will win wars. Also self restraint and diplomacy are the best defense.

[tfscropairlinessaveukraine]

Oh so this is like the military version of the infographics show

[kokujin]

I grew up on an island where there's nothing else to do but swim.

I love it so much especially when there's trees in deep creeks or lakes to swim under and pretend to be a fish in the shadows.

Forgot my point but I'll replace it with my love of the water. Feels like I can fly.

[Jorgem]

God bless these dudes. They are legends. I wouldn’t dare. I can’t even breathe right now

[undoglopez]

The hardest training of all armed forces in the world - NAVY SEALS hooyyyaaahhhh

[TiburonCap]

I have so much respect for these individuals and anyone who can complete this type stuff. Salute to all the service men and women you are appreciated!

[Eightblock]

Lol I just realized I’ve been playing the drowning test as a game since I was like 7

[JessicaC.]

I can't breathe watching this! Thank you for your service if you are in the Navy or any other branch of the military!

[wiuser]

They are a different breed of man. Thank God we have people that are tougher than nails. 🇺🇸

[Older_is_Golden]

Respect for military allover the world 🔥

[GodandFam]

My anxiety just ate me alive. My brain hurts. I literally drowned & I’m not even under water.. 💀😩