Navy SEAL’s Hell Week

Welcome: The Harsh Realities of Hell Week

Hell Week is the toughest test in the second phase of BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training) for Navy SEAL candidates. This grueling process is designed to test endurance, leadership skills, and teamwork. Starting on Sunday night and ending on Friday, candidates must push beyond their physical and mental limits.

During Hell Week, candidates get only 3-4 hours of sleep, run nearly 300 km, endure 4°C - 10°C (39°F - 50°F) ocean water, and undergo hours of push-ups, sit-ups, log carries, and boat drags. Extreme stress, exhaustion, hunger, and dehydration are inevitable. Instructors apply relentless psychological pressure, often repeating, “If you’re not good enough, quit now.”

Many candidates succumb to hypothermia, fatigue, or mental breakdown. On average, out of 100-150 candidates, only 20-30 make it through to the next phase of training. Success in Hell Week is not just about physical strength; it requires unwavering determination, resilience, and an unbreakable will to never give up. #shorts