Are you interested in becoming a Navy SEAL? This is easier said than done. Becoming part of this elite team will be among the most difficult tasks of your life. Before you decide on this military career, there are a few questions you will want to answer.

How many Navy SEALs will I be joining?

At this time, there are approximately 2,500 active duty SEALs. As you can see, this is a small group of elite professionals.

How many SEAL teams are there?

There are nine SEAL teams, with four on the west coast and four on the east coast. The ninth is known as the SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team. Along with this, there are two Reserve SEAL Teams comprised of SEALs who recently served in this capacity and are willing to continue their service after leaving active duty.

What will my day look like as a Navy SEAL?

Let’s put it this way: no two days are the same when you are a SEAL. Instead, you will always be improving your skills while working alongside your team. From sea to air to land, from one side of the world to the next, you never know where you are going to be stationed or what the day will bring.

When not on a mission, your day will consist of training – this way you can stay in peak physical condition.

How long will it take to complete SEAL training?

From boot camp from the day you join a SEAL Team, training will take approximately one and a half years. Once you join a team, there is usually at least one more year of training before deployment. With more than two years of hard-core training, you will be ready for anything that comes your way.

When did SEAL teams come into existence?

When former President John F. Kennedy expressed the desire for a military force with top notch capabilities, the United States Navy established SEAL Teams One and Two. From inception in January 1962 to the present, the SEALs have been protecting the country and providing a high level of service.