In his new book, Into Enemy Waters, Andrew Dubbins traces the origin of the first Naval Combat Demolition Units (the original Navy SEALs), including going inside Hell Week.
Did you know they rehearsed the Osama Bin Laden raid in Mission Impossible-style Pakastani disguises? Did you realize that a disguise program even exists?
Despite the widespread popularity of the SEALs, not many know about the humble beginnings of the community during the early, bleak years of World War II.
The Navy SEAL Teams are the U.S. Special Operations Command’s (SOCOM) go-to choice for maritime special operations. They specialize in direct action, special reconnaissance, and underwater unconventional warfare and can infiltrate and operate from the sea, air, and land.