The Navy SEAL Physical Fitness Guide - Human Performance

28 SEAL Mission-Related Physical Activities

Table 2-2. Physical Requirements for Specific

Missions and Mission Elements

Mission Physical Tasks

Physical

Requirements

Small Unit

Patrolling

Sprint with gear

Fast roping

Load bearing

Long distance hike

“Over the beach”

Buddy carry

Rock climbing

Leg endurance

Shoulder/arm strength

Shoulder/arm endurance

Upper back strength

Grip strength

Combat

Swimmer

Caving ladder climbs

Underwater swimming

Surface swimming

Shoulder/arm strength

Leg endurance

Grip strength

SDV/Dry Deck

Shelter

Underwater swimming

Heavy equipment

handling

Leg strength/endurance

Shoulder/arm strength

Urban Warfare

Buddy shoulder carry

Climbing buildings

Running/sprinting with

gear

Stair climbing

Shoulder/arm strength

Leg strength/endurance

Grip strength

High Speed

Boats

Maintain joint stability at

high speeds

Extended periods in

transit

Shoulder/arm strength

Shoulder/arm endurance

Leg strength/endurance

Grip strength

Winter Warfare

Snow shoeing with gear

Skiing with gear

Upper back strength

Upper back endurance

Leg strength/endurance

Shoulder/arm strength

Shoulder/arm endurance

Grip strength