How old is the average Navy SEAL?

The average Navy SEAL is about 30 years old, with a bachelors and possibly a masters degree. He is most likely white and may have a wife and children. And is no doubt in perfect physical shape.
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How old can navy SEALs be?

Members of the U.S. Navy can apply for SEAL training between the ages of 17 and 28, though special waivers are available through age 33.
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How long is the average Navy SEAL career?

5. At what age do Navy SEALs retire? Navy SEALs are eligible for retirement after 20 years of service, but many SEAL members continue service for at least 30 years to maximize their retirement benefits. After 20 years of service, Navy SEALS are eligible for 50% of their average base salary for retirement.
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Is 27 too old to join the Navy SEALs?

People well beyond their teens seek military service. There are age limits in the military for a reason, but even for the SEAL training program, the window to attend Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) is from 17-28 years.
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What age do you stop being a Navy SEAL?

The Navy SEAL age limit is 28 years old. Aspiring SEALS must meet other qualifications, such as be a U.S. citizen eligible for a security clearance, pass the Navy diver physical fitness check, pass a drug test and pass a background check.
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How tall is the average Navy SEAL?

AVERAGE STATISTICS

Height: 5 ft. 10 in.
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Who was the youngest Navy SEAL?

Scott Helvenston was born in 1965 in Ocala, Florida and raised in Leesburg, Florida. In 1982, he received special permission to join the U.S. Navy and, at 17, he became the youngest Navy SEAL in U.S. history.
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How old was Chris Kyle when he became a SEAL?

Kyle was 25 when he joined the Navy SEALs as a sniper. In 2003, Kyle's platoon deployed to Iraq. In the city of Nasiriya, his team provided rooftop security for Marines on the ground.
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What age did Goggins become a SEAL?

I wanted that feeling in my head that I believed that they had: of true accomplishment.” Goggins, who was 24 years old at the time, decided that he wanted to become a SEAL himself.
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Can a 30 year old be a Navy SEAL?

Applicants must be from 17 to 28 years old. Waivers for men ages 29 and 30 are available for highly qualified candidates. Men with prior enlisted service as SEALs who are seeking to become SEAL Officers can request waivers to age 33.
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Are there female Navy SEALs?

For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman — the boat operators who transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own classified missions at sea.
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Can Navy SEALs tell their family?

Navy SEALs are free to tell family and friends their occupation. The Navy even offers "engagements" in which SEALs talk to high school athletic teams about physical fitness and mental toughness.
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Can you become a Navy SEAL at age 32?

Navy SEAL recruits must be between the ages of 17 to 28 years old. There are some waivers for men ages 29 and 30 that are available for very qualified candidates.
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What is a Navy SEAL salary?

Salary Ranges for Navy Seals

The salaries of Navy Seals in the US range from $15,929 to $424,998 , with a median salary of $76,394 . The middle 57% of Navy Seals makes between $76,394 and $192,310, with the top 86% making $424,998.
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Who is the oldest person to become a Navy SEAL?

Charles Gillet served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during both World War II and the Korean War. He took pride in his achievement of being the oldest living Navy Seal at the age of 97.
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How many Navy SEALs are black?

About 84% of the Navy SEAL and SWCC enlisted troops are white, and 2% are Black. The greater diversity comes in the number of American Indian, Alaskan Native and those who say they are “multiple” races.
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Who is the most badass Navy SEAL?

1. Chris Kyle – BUD/S Class: 233. Kyle was the most lethal sniper in US history, and his life was adapted into a major motion picture. Kyle makes number one on the list of most famous Navy SEALs because his actions in Iraq raised the standards for what a SEAL is capable of.
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Who is the toughest Navy SEAL?

David Goggins is the toughest man alive. There's no doubt about it. Goggins is the only member of the US Armed Forces to complete SEAL training, US Army Ranger School, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training. Any of those accomplishments alone would have been impressive, but that's not all.
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Who was the deadliest sniper?

1. Simo Hayha (505 Kills) Simo “Simuna” Hayha was a Finnish sniper that served in the Winter War of 1939–1940, and is credited with 505 confirmed kills against Red Army soldiers.
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Was Full Metal a real SEAL?

Yes, Scott Foxx who portrays Full Metal is a real-life SEAL veteran and continues to serve as one of the show's top military advisors. As a Navy SEAL, Foxx served two tours in Iraq in 2005 and 2007. The series has used real-life military veterans to bring a level of authenticity to the show that is unique to SEAL Team.
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How many Navy SEALs are there?

Active Duty and Reserve Forces

There are 2,450 active duty SEALs, (just 1% of all Navy personnel), and 600 active duty SWCC. These forces spearhead our global maritime security worldwide. NSW reserves number 325 SEALs, 125 SWCC, and 775 support personnel.
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How smart do u have to be to be a Navy SEAL?

You can meet Navy SEAL ASVAB requirements in any of three ways. One is if your combined general science, mechanical comprehension and electronics information scores total 170 points.
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Can an 18 year old become a Navy SEAL?

Navy SEALs Qualifications

All SEAL candidates are required to meet the following qualification standards and pass the PST: 18-28 years old (17 with parental permission) A U.S. citizen. High school graduate (or meet High Performance Predictor Profile criteria).
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How many years does it take to become a SEAL?

All SEALs must go through the 24 week Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL school and then a 28 week SEAL qualification training program. Only 1% of sailors who enter BUD/S school complete it -- and that's not the end of training. Training for a first deployment can take as much as 30 months.
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