NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE PREP SCHOOL
LINK: http://www.sealswcc.com/navy-seals-naval-special-warfare-prep-school.html
The training curriculum begins at the Naval Special Warfare Preparatory School (NSW Prep) in Great Lakes, Illinois. The two-month training period begins with a Physical Screening Test. The goal: Improve the candidates' physical readiness for the rigorous activity they will face at Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S). The NSW Prep ends with a modified Physical Screening Test (PST). The test is a 1000-meter swim, push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and a four-mile run.
The minimum standards for this expanded test are as follows:
- 1000-meter swim - with fins (20 minutes or under)
- Push-ups: at least 70 (Two-minute time limit)
- Pull-ups: at least 10 (No time limit)
- Sit-ups: at least 60 (Two-minute time limit)
- Four-mile run - with shoes + pants (31 minutes or under)
Candidates who don't pass the longer, more intense test are removed from training and reclassified to other jobs in the Navy. Use the PST Calculator to enter your most recent Physical Screening Test ( PST ) scores. The PST Calculator will compare your scores to actual ( BUD/S ) entry level scores. The Naval Special Warfare Preparatory School utilizes Recruit Training Command pools, indoor and outdoor tracks and other facilities in and around Naval Station Great Lakes. Its staff and curriculum are under the Naval Special Warfare Center.
CURRICULUM
Physical training
- Swimming
- Running
- Strength and conditioning
- Basic underwater skills
- Group calisthenics
Academic training
- SEAL Ethos
- Core values
- Exercise science
- Nutrition
- Mental toughness
Military training
- Basic military training
- Berthing
- Personnel inspections
- Phased liberty
- Professional development
COURSE PROGRESSION
The exit standard must be met in order for a student to ship to BUD/S. Failure to meet the exit standard will result in a drop from the program.
Check-in
- Physical/medical assessment
- Course introduction
Conditioning
- Group physical training (determined by ability level)
- Daily academic instruction
- Progress tracking
Testing and transfers
- Exit standards
- Review board
- Ship to BUD/S
ACADEMIC TOPICS
- Basic swimming techniques
- Principles of running
- Injury prevention
- Rest and recovery
- Plyometrics
- Strength and conditioning
- Knot tying
- Stretching
- Principles of team building
- Running fundamentals
- Alcohol and its effects
- Nutrition
- Supplements
- Hypothermia related injuries
- Heat related injuries
- Cycle of achievement
- Mental toughness
- Goal setting
- Military heritage (aircraft, ships, honors and courtesies)
- Core values
- Military pay system
- Operational risk management
- Military rights and responsibilities
- Leave and liberty policies
- Sexual assault, harrassment, fraternization, and discrimination
- Morale, welfare and recreation
CONTACT THE SEAL + SWCC SCOUT TEAM
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San Diego, CA 92155