Keywords: US Navy 030622-N-3953L-106 Basic Underwater Demolition-SEAL (BUD-S) students participate in Log PT (physical training) during Hell Week.jpg en CORONADO Calif June 22 2003 - Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL BUD/S students participate in Log PT physical training during Hell Week Log PT is a demonstration not only of physical strength and endurance but the importance of teamwork The intense physical and mental conditioning it takes to become a SEAL begins at BUD/S training During this six-month mind and body obstacle course recruits are pushed to their physical and mental limits Further development of the core values Honor Courage Commitment and Integrity is an essential component of SEAL training and one that is weaved throughout a SEAL s career First phase is the basic conditioning phase and is eight weeks in length Physical training involves running swimming and calisthenics all of which become increasingly difficult as the weeks progress The fourth week of training Hell Week is days of continuous training with very little sleep This week is designed to push students to their maximum capability both physically and mentally The remaining weeks are spent in hydrographic reconnaissance and basic maritime training U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Eric S Logsdon RELEASED 2003-06-22 030622-N-3953L-106 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 51690 U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Eric S Logsdon PD-USGov-Military-Navy Naval Special Warfare Center Basic Underwater Demolitions/SEAL |