30 SEAL Mission-Related Physical Activities
Summary
The most important types of SEAL mission-related athletic activities are listed
below. Each of these activities should be incorporated into a training program, ideally on a
weekly basis. For other/substitute activities, please refer to Chapter 15: Physical Fitness
and Training Recommendations." Long distance hikes with heavy equipment loads.
" Cross-country skiing with equipment.
" Caving ladder climbs with gear.
" Swimming with fins.
" Sprints with gear.
" Obstacle negotiation with gear.
" Fast-roping.
For more information you may wish to consult the Navy Technical
Report: No. 95-24 entitled: “Physical Demands of U.S Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL)
Operations,” WK Prusaczyk, JW Stuster, HW Goforth, Jr., T Sopchick Smith, and LT
Meyer.