SEAL
special operations
United States NavyNavy SEAL (SO)
Conduct special operations across all environments.
Difficulty · extremeFitness · elite AI compatibility 90
Job Overview
SEALs execute direct action, special reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare missions.
SEA-Air-Land operators conduct the full spectrum of Naval Special Warfare missions worldwide, on maritime and unconventional battlefields.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Constant training
- Mission planning
- Direct action
- Reconnaissance
- Combatives and shooting
Work schedule
Deployment cycles with intense workups
Environment
Everywhere — maritime, jungle, arctic, urban
Supports
US Special Operations Command
Training Pipeline
- 1Recruit Training10 weeks
- 2BUD/SCoronado, CA · 24 weeks + Hell Week
- 3SQT26 weeks
ASVAB & Qualification Requirements
ASVAB line-score minimums
- GS+MC+EI170
Security clearance
Secret+Physical requirements
Elite. Must pass SEAL PST and maintain top physical condition.Required skills
SwimmingEnduranceMarksmanshipComposureTeamwork under extreme stress
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Career Progression
E-1→
E-4→
E-5→
E-6→
E-7 Chief
Element leader, chief, master chief, warrant officer.
Assignments & Special Schools
Duty stations
- Coronado, CA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Guam
Special schools
SniperFree FallCombat DiverAdvanced Special Operations
Deployment: Frequent overseas rotations.
Advantages
- Elite reputation
- Extraordinary training
- Special pay
- Brotherhood
Disadvantages
- Extreme selection
- Very high injury risk
- Long deployments
- Family strain
Civilian Career Equivalents
Private Security
Federal Law Enforcement
Executive Protection
Career Match Scores
Physical Demand100
Mental Demand95
Leadership88
Technical Level80
Travel95
Deployment Potential98
Civilian Transferability70
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