12 Coasties being considered for SEAL training

[308Mike]

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12 Coasties being considered for SEAL training

By Amy McCullough - Staff writer
Posted : Thursday Oct 30, 2008 16:20:15 EDT

Of the 12 remaining candidates Coast Guard and Navy officials hope to select as many qualified candidates as possible to go through Navy SEAL training by the end of next week, said a Deployable Operations Group spokesman. The move would be a first for the Coast Guard.

Representatives from DOG and Naval Special Warfare Command will screen the remaining 12 applicants Nov. 2-7 at the Naval Diving Salvage Training Center in Panama City, Fla., said Lt. James McLay, spokesman for DOG commander Rear Adm. Thomas Atkin.

After Commandant Adm. Thad Allen announced the program July 31, Coast Guard Personnel Command fielded more than 150 phone calls from people requesting additional information. As of the Sept. 15 deadline, 19 people had applied — 12 officers and seven enlisted members whose ratings included two boatswain’s mates, four machinery technicians and one food service specialist, McLay said.

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[mekender]

very cool for the coasties.

[Captain Wheelgun]

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12 Coasties being considered for SEAL training

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12 officers and seven enlisted members whose ratings included two boatswain’s mates, four machinery technicians and one food service specialist, McLay said.

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A SEAL food service specialist, huh? I feel sorry for the next swabbie who complains about the food

Waitaminit...wasn't that Steven Segal in Under Siege?

[Lokidude]

I got a feelin some drug runners might be in for one hell of a surprise.

[Rumpshot]

The SEALS may or may not carry their "technical" ratings with them. It doesn't matter, once they are designated a SEAL, they no longer compete within their rating. They are advanced by time in service. Never fear, the cook will not be cooking for many after designation.