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From the SEAL website: β€œTo become a SEAL in the Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations (NSW/NSO) community, you must first go through what is widely considered to be the most physically and mentally demanding military training in existence. Then comes the tough part: the job of essentially taking on any situation or foe that the world has to offer.”

The qualification training takes 26 weeks. If you pass, you are assigned to a SEAL team. Now the real fun begins. You can become a SEAL medic (a very important function in the unit), an officer or a specialty team member.

This job is – by law - for men only. You have to have good eyesight, meet the minimum vocation aptitude scores, be a US citizen, and pass physical requirements for divers.

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