Featured

Photos of U.S. Navy SEALs in action

The United States Navy SEALs are the U.S. Navy’s elite SOF. Today’s SEALs can trace their origins to WWII: The Navy needed a specialist unit for covert beach reconnaissance of potential landing areas. Rear Admiral Richard K. Turner directed the formation of nine underwater demolition teams. Nearly 200 troops trained at Waimanalo amphibious training base to form underwater demolition teams one and two.

The UDTs first saw action in 1944, and eventually, 34 teams were created. In March, 1961, the chief of naval operations recommended the establishment of guerrilla and counter-guerrilla units, and the need for them to operate on sea, air, and land. The first two teams were formed and stationed on the east and west coasts. Today’s Navy SEALs have seen action all over the world and are at the tip of the spear in America’s GWOT.

Original article courtesy of Max Carter from The Loadout Room

You've reached your daily free article limit.

Subscribe and support our veteran writing staff to continue reading.

Get Full Ad-Free Access For Just $0.50/Week

Enjoy unlimited digital access to our Military Culture, Defense, and Foreign Policy coverage content and support a veteran owned business. Already a subscriber?

The United States Navy SEALs are the U.S. Navy’s elite SOF. Today’s SEALs can trace their origins to WWII: The Navy needed a specialist unit for covert beach reconnaissance of potential landing areas. Rear Admiral Richard K. Turner directed the formation of nine underwater demolition teams. Nearly 200 troops trained at Waimanalo amphibious training base to form underwater demolition teams one and two.

The UDTs first saw action in 1944, and eventually, 34 teams were created. In March, 1961, the chief of naval operations recommended the establishment of guerrilla and counter-guerrilla units, and the need for them to operate on sea, air, and land. The first two teams were formed and stationed on the east and west coasts. Today’s Navy SEALs have seen action all over the world and are at the tip of the spear in America’s GWOT.

Original article courtesy of Max Carter from The Loadout Room

About Nick Coffman View All Posts

Nick is a former United States Marine. He primarily writes about Marine Corps Special Operations as well as digital privacy and security. In his spare time he enjoys hunting and fishing.

COMMENTS

You must become a subscriber or login to view or post comments on this article.

More from SOFREP

REAL EXPERTS.
REAL NEWS.

Join SOFREP for insider access and analysis.

TRY 14 DAYS FREE

Already a subscriber? Log In