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The first of the NavySEALs.com SOCOM Handbook series, "The Navy SEALs" by Mark Divine (founder, NavySEALs.com) provides a detailed history of the nation's elite Maritime Special Operations force that got it's start in covert and overt operations during WWII. The Handbook also covers the equipment, weapons, and training of the modern elite SEAL Teams
Learn about the origin of the Underwater Demolition Teams as a group of volunteers from the Naval Construction Battalions (SeaBees) and Scouts & Raiders who were tasked with reconnoitering and clearing beach obstacles for troops going ashore during amphibious landings of WWII. Find out why the SEAL's legendary exploits and awesome combat effectiveness led them to be feared as "Devils with Green Faces" by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam Conflict.
Are you interested in becoming a SEAL? Learn about the three phases of the SEAL training program known as Basic Underwater Demolition Training, or BUD/S. Read a personal account of the infamous "Hell Week." Also included are chapters with information on general requirements, fitness standards, career options, benefits and much more!
*Bonus: The Navy SEAL Manual includes an introduction to the U.S. Army Special Forces and U.S. Army Rangers - two of SOCOM's other elite Special Operations Units.
Format: Adobe Acrobat .PDF file, 5500 Kb, 208pp
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