Predictors of Success in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training - Part 1: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here?

Abstract

As the first of a two-part series, the purposes of this paper were to (1) review the currently available literature addressing factors and characteristics that may predict the performance and success of BUD/S candidates, and (2) identify critical paths for future research, focusing on that which may yield the highest operational return in the shortest time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 30, 2006
Accession Number
ADA590364

Entities

People

  • Amanda Miller
  • Eric Potterat
  • Geneleah A. Padilla
  • Lisa Mills
  • Marcus K. Taylor
  • Richard Hoffman

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attrition
  • Basic Training
  • Bone Fractures
  • Central Nervous System
  • Demolition
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Human Behavior
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • Physical Fitness
  • Seal Teams
  • Students
  • Trainees
  • Training
  • Underwater Demolition
  • Warfare

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