What does 1B9 mean on SEAL Team?

IR flags and callsign/ID patches are the order of the day… Jason's being “1B9”. The exact way these are laid out varies from unit to unit but within SEAL Team it appears that the first number designates position in chain of command (Jason = 1, Ray = 2, Sonny = 3 etc).
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What does 30 Mike mean on SEAL Team?

Michael Chen (Thirty Mike), is a Navy SEAL and is referred to as C2, or Charlie 2. He is a seasoned, hard-charging SEAL Team operator who loves the life of a warfighter. Independent and resistant to society's norms, he is a bit of a wildcard.
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What is the highest rank for a SEAL?

The highest-ranking SEAL in the U.S. Navy is a four-star Admiral (O-10) Eric T. Olson who recently assumed duties as Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Admiral Olson is the first SEAL to achieve four-star rank as well as the first SEAL to command USSOCOM.
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What does YOTO mean in SEAL Team?

You Only Die Once | SEAL Team Wiki | Fandom.
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What does SGS mean on SEAL Team?

Sahaba of Greater Sahel, a fictional African Islamist terrorist group in season 5 of SEAL Team (TV series)
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What does YODO mean in the military?

YODO. You Only Die Once recent.
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Why are there no female Navy SEALs?

The numbers are so unfavorable because of the rigorous training that aspiring SEALs and SWCC candidates go through. The training comes in both mental and physical stages that begin with two months of intense physical training. After that, they must pass a physical screening at the first stage or face being eliminated.
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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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What is the shortest Navy SEAL?

Harry Beal was the first Navy SEAL, thanks to the roster being ordered alphabetically. He also may have been the shortest, but he was capable of doing a one-armed pullup. Photo courtesy of the US Naval Institute. And although he was the first Navy SEAL, he may also have been the shortest, standing only 5 feet tall.
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How much do SEAL officers make?

How much does a Navy Seal make? The average Navy Seal in the US makes $82,379. Navy Seals make the most in San Francisco, CA at $124,328, averaging total compensation 51% greater than the US average.
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Is there anything higher than Navy SEALs?

SEAL Team 6, officially known as United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), and Delta Force, officially known as 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), are the most highly trained elite forces in the US military.
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What does Tango Mike mean?

13. What does Tango Mike mean? Answer: It means “thank you,” or specifically, “thanks much.” In 1955, many military organizations, including NATO and the U.S. military, adopted a phonetic alphabet to aid in correctly transmitting messages.
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What does Full Metal mean on SEAL Team?

Scott Carter (Full Metal), was a Navy SEAL and Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator of Bravo Team, and is referred to as A1, or Alpha 1. He was the former team leader in Alpha Team, who becomes attached to Bravo after Clay Spenser was severely injured in an explosion.
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What does cake eater mean in military?

Cake-eater: Derogative term for officers. Call an Audible: American football term refers to the quarterback changing the play in the last minute based on the defense lineup.
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Are there any black Navy SEALs?

Kennedy formed the first two SEAL teams in 1962 - Team One on the West Coast and Team Two on the East Coast, Goines was one of 40 chosen to join Team Two and the only African-American Navy SEAL.
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What's a female SEAL called?

A large group of seals during breeding is called a harem. Adult males are called bulls and females are called cows, while a young seal is a pup.
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How long do you have to serve as a Navy SEAL?

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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Can a marine become a Navy SEAL?

Can a Marine be a Navy SEAL? An active-duty Marine cannot become a Navy SEAL. In order to go through Navy SEAL training, an individual must be a member of the Navy.
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What is the most elite military unit in the US?

Top Ten, Most Elite Special Operation Units in the US Military
  • USMC Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team. ...
  • USAF Pararescuemen, PJ. ...
  • US Army 75th Ranger Regiment. ...
  • USMC MARSOC. ...
  • US Army Intelligence Support Activity. ...
  • USMC Force Reconnaissance. ...
  • US Navy Seals. ...
  • US Army Delta Force.
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Do Navy SEALs have to drown?

Because Navy SEALs perform much of their work in and near bodies of water, they need to avoid drowning or sinking in difficult conditions. The drown proofing test takes place in a nine-foot-deep pool, with the trainee's hands tied and feet bound. They must: Bob up and down in the water 20 times.
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What does Roger tango mean?

Meaning: Message received. Origin: the NATO phonetic alphabet—a previous version of the alphabet used “Roger” to signify the letter R. Fun fact: Now they use “Romeo.” In a sentence: “Babe, will you pick up some burgers on the way home?” “Roger that—and I'll grab some fries, too.”
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What is a leg airborne?

3. LEG/NAP: Acronyms for any soldier who is not trained to parachute from airplanes. LEG, or low-entry ground soldier, is considered offensive. Non-airborne personnel, or NAP, is the accepted term. Most NAP are quick to point out that airborne soldiers, once they reach the ground, are little different from their peers.
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What do Navy SEALs call a grenade?

Flash Bang

Meaning: A stun grenade used by SEAL teams in the field. Use It In A Sentence: "The SEAL used a flash bang to disorientate the enemy during the rescue mission."
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