ACTIVE DUTY SEAL OFFICER APPLICATION STEPS
The holistic approach to SEAL officer selection starts with Naval Special Warfare conducting an annual officer accession selection panel. Leadership potential is the most sought after trait. Honor and integrity are indispensable, and the highest levels of physical fitness are expected.
By: Naval Special Warfare
Posted: May 5, 2022
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SEAL OFFICER CONTRACT QUALIFYING - PST STANDARDS | ||||
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Exercise | Time | Rest | Average | Minimum |
Swim 500 yards (breast or sidestroke) | Unlimited | 10:00 minutes | 9:00 | 12:30 |
Push-up | 2:00 minutes | 2:00 minutes | 85 | 50 |
Curl-up | 2:00 minutes | 2:00 minutes | 85 | 50 |
Pull-up | 2:00 minutes | 2:00 minutes | 20 | 10 |
Run 1.5 miles | Unlimited | Event over | 9:00 | 10:30 |
LATERAL TRANSFER FOR NAVY OFFICERS
Navy officers in grades O-1, O-2, or junior O-3 with less than three years of commissioned service may apply for a lateral transfer to the SEAL community through the SEAL Officer Community Manager (OCM). The candidate must be on permanent active duty throughout the selection and transfer process at time of selection (annually in September). Applicants should work with their current command and the SEAL OCM to ensure packages are complete and properly submitted. See PDF MILPERSMAN 1210-220 for details about the Naval Special Warfare Officer (SEAL) and PDF OPNAVINST 1210.5B for Lateral Transfer/Re-designation and Augmentation of Officers in the Navy. Visit the Navy Personnel Command Lateral Transfer webpage for important dates and eligibility information.
INTER-SERVICE TRANSFER
Active duty officers in the Army, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the same grades may apply for an inter-service transfer through their chain of command and the SEAL OCM. See MILPERSMAN 1300-082 for details and consult the SEAL OCM webpage for important dates and further guidance. Inter-service Officer Academy students may also apply for SEAL officer through the same inter-service transfer process. See the SEAL OCM’s web page for details.
ENLISTED TO OFFICER
The SEAL Officer Selection Panel convenes every year in September. The application deadlines for active duty SO enlisted Sailors are due by June 30th of each year.
Active duty enlisted personnel should read PDF OPNAVINST 1420.1B to learn more about the Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Programs Application.
SERVICE ACADEMY STUDENTS
Contact the senior SEAL officer attached to the United States Naval Academy. That SEAL officer will have the latest application screening process information. All other Service Academy candidates need to apply for a Inter-Service Academy transfer.
Work with your current command and the SEAL OCM to make sure your application gets submitted. Dates to submit your Navy SEAL officer package are on the SEAL Officer Community Manager webpage.
QUESTIONS
SEAL Officer Community Manager