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Applying for BUD/S Training

In-service Candidates

Requirements and procedures for BUD/S training application.

Package Requirements:

1. Meet ASVAB test score requirement
2. Meet age, EAOS and rating requirement (page 13 may be required)
3. Pass physical screening test
4. Pass diving physical

Mail your package to:

SPECWAR/Diver Assignment
BUPERS PERS401D1
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington TN 38055-0000
Phone Number: Comm (901) 874-3622 • DSN 882-3622

All Candidates

Requirements.

Physical/Mental

1. Pass a diving physical exam
2. Eye sight cannot be worse than 20/40 in one eye and 20/70 in the other eye and must be correctable to 20/20 with no color blindness
3. Minimum ASVAB score: VE + AR = 104, MC = 50
4. Must be 28 years old or less
5. Only men are eligible
6. Must be a U.S. citizen

Physical Screen Test

1. 500 yard swim using breast and/or side stroke in 12:30 — Ten minute rest
2. Perform Minimum of 42 push ups in 2 minutes — Two minute rest
3. Perform minimum of 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes — Two minute rest
4. Perform at least 6 pull-ups, no time limit — Ten minute rest
5. Run 1.5 miles, wearing boots and pants, in 11:30

* As a reminder, there are no maximums on these physical test. The prospective trainee should provide the best scores possible, i.e., give his best effort.

Points of Contact

For more detailed information about the Navy SEALs contact:

Public Affairs Office
Naval Special Warfare Command
Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
San Diego, CA 92155-5037
(619) 437-3920