Yes, I know, an MSN link.
The last few lines:
Our existence is brutal.
War is brutal.
Because of that—our training is brutal.
And it needs to stay that way.
Our existence is brutal.
War is brutal.
Because of that—our training is brutal.
And it needs to stay that way.
The truth is that any military unit (but especially the elite units) have to train in as close to real world conditions as possible so that they can be ready for those same situations in real life.
The only thing that should be subtracted from real life is actual bullets being fired at you.
I didn’t read the article but assumed something like this.This article is because that one trainee just died after completing hell week. His mother is demanding an investigation.
Here’s the thing, read the whole article-
It was his second attempt at BUDS. He washed on day 1 his first attempt. Then he decided to cheat and use PED’s. He kept them in a car off post with other classmates who were also on the stuff.
He had a very bad case of SIPE (Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema) and basically drowned in his own fluids.
I admire his guts and willingness to win, however he cheated and basically bro scienced his endocrine system.
I am sorry for that mother’s loss, nothing could suck like losing your kid, but that’s the training.
You want the best? You need to train them right up to the edge.
It didn’t specify what PED(s) he was on.I didn’t read the article but assumed something like this.
What PED was he taking? Just test?
Given everything that has gone down with them they have been on the radar, and the latest thing is using CS gas during training:
Tear gas video triggers investigation into Navy SEAL selection course
The Navy SEALs training program is under increased scrutiny after the death of New Jersey native Kyle Mullen earlier this year, and now CBS News has learned of a new investigation over intense tear gas training. David Martin joins CBS2 with details.www.cbsnews.com
The Marine Basic Reconnaissance Course at Camp Pendleton uses CS on the Marines and corpsmen during a multi-mile evolution, no one has said 'boo.' Nevermind it is also used in every military boot camp, and is an annual or semiannual validation. Training SHOULD be brutal, rigorous, nearly incapacitating.