MEET THE OPERATOR
Real Navy SEAL and SWCC special operators give you the inside info. on what Naval Special Warfare is REALLY like.
YouTube Shorts
DISCOVER THE WORLD OF NSW
See why we say “the only easy day was yesterday!”
Courses and phases of SEAL and SWCC training
PHYSICAL SCREENING TEST
Watch as Navy SEAL Instructors take you behind the scenes for a rare look into the "Physical Screening Test" and it's core requirements.
TRAINING COURSES
We aren't going to show you all the secrets, but you'll get a taste of what's to come. Buckle up and hold on.
SWCC ALPHA PHASE
Candidates are tested to see if they have the qualities and fortitude to earn the right to continue. The Tour is part of Alpha Phase.
SWCC BRAVO PHASE
Seven weeks long. The ultimate test of strength and skill in the crucible known as The Tour. Do they stay and fight, or decide to leave in defeat?
SWCC CHARLIE PHASE
SWCC candidates face the Assessment and Selection phases. For the first time candidates are exposed to the basics of the trade, including fast boats and heavy weapons.
BUD/S FIRST PHASE
Seven weeks of basic conditioning, water competency, mental tenacity and building teamwork. Hell Week is part of First Phase.
BUD/S SECOND PHASE
Seven weeks of training. SEAL candidates learn combat diving, and underwater skills that will separate the class from other special operations forces.
BUD/S THIRD PHASE
Seven weeks of training. Third Phase lays the foundation for the rest of Navy SEAL training. Candidates learn advanced navigation, weapons and mission planning.
SEAL QUALIFICATION TRAINING
26 weeks of training. SQT is designed to provide students with the core tactical knowledge they will need to join a SEAL platoon.
Training instruction and injury prevention
COMBAT SIDESTROKE
It's taught to all SEAL and SWCC candidates. There's no easy way to master it, and every Naval Special Warfare operator has to know it.
WATER RESCUE
The water rescue is a high point of failure for SEAL and SWCC candidates.
PHYSICAL TRAINING GUIDE EXERCISES
A Navy SEAL demonstrates all of the exercises you'll find in the official SEAL SWCC Physical Training Guide.
INJURY PREVENTION
Why wait until you get here to learn how to train properly? Check out these useful injury prevention videos.
Navy SEAL SWCC athletes
A WARRIOR SPIRIT FORGED BY COMPETION
What sports did a SEAL or SWCC play before they came to NSW? We explore the topic of competition and teamwork.
Life after the teams
BEING IN A SEAL TEAM SHAPED THEIR FUTURE
Ever wonder how your special warfare training will prepare you for a bright future? Meet just a couple of our vets who've gone on to great careers.