BUD/S
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
BUD/S stands for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, a military term abbreviation.
Navy SEAL selection and training course at Coronado, California, lasting about six months, built around physical conditioning, combat diving and land warfare. Most candidates fail to complete it.
Example: He made it through Hell Week but rolled back from BUD/S after breaking his leg.
Usage notes
The most famous phase includes Hell Week, about five and a half days of continuous training with only a few hours of sleep. Candidates who quit ring a brass bell three times. Pronounced "BUDZ." The name recalls the underwater demolition teams of World War II, predecessors of the SEALs.
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