Five minutes later, a group of 150 people lined up on the playground. They all put on the uniforms prepared by the army, a white T-shirt and a pair of shorts.
This place is more like a beach than a playground, because not far in front of them is the sea. A pontoon extends from the beach to the sea, constantly swaying with the waves.
Three soldiers in military uniforms walked from the camp, in stark contrast to the students wearing white T-shirts and shorts. It seemed that these three were instructors. Owen noticed that all three of them had three crosses pinned to their left chests.
Halberd coat of arms.
Walking to the student square, three people lined up. One of them cleared his throat and started explaining the next selection subjects with a loudspeaker.
There was no leader's speech, no welcome ceremony, or even a formal opening statement. The seal's pst just started.
Those who can participate in the SEAL selection must have been fully prepared in advance and have a clear understanding of the three stages of SEAL selection.
However, Irving is not in the Navy. He was forced into it through connections. He doesn't know what the so-called three stages are. He learned about these three stages from his teammates in the past five minutes.
The three stages of SEAL selection are pst (Seal Physical Screening Test), bud/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/Seal Course) and sqt (Leopard Qualification Training).
pst, the full name is the Seal Physical Fitness Screening Test, which is often referred to as the preliminary physical fitness test. According to Owen, it is just some basic physical fitness tests, which are said to be very easy.
At the front of the team, the instructor has already led the team members in front of them onto the pontoon and towards the sea.
As soon as the whistle blew, ten team members jumped into the sea and began the first test of PST, the 500-meter timed swim.
This test requires team members to swim 500 meters within 12 minutes. This requirement is actually not difficult at all. Even ordinary people who love sports can complete it, let alone navy soldiers.
This assessment does not require any swimming style. You can swim any way you want, freestyle, breaststroke, as long as you reach the finish line within the specified time. Of course, it would be better if you can do it earlier.
After these 10 people swam 200 meters, the second group of 10 people then entered the water, then the third group, the fourth group, and Irving ranked in the fifth group.
I thought it was nothing before, but when I got into the water, I realized that the water was really cold. Irving felt better after he swam out for about a few dozen meters and his body got used to the temperature of the sea water.
Even the slowest swimmer would not finish the 500-meter swim in more than 12 minutes. Owen took a little more than 10 minutes, which is considered average.
Through the instructor's introduction just now, Owen learned that the PST is divided into five events, namely swimming 500 meters in 12 minutes, completing 42 push-ups in 2 minutes, completing 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes, and then completing 6 pull-ups (
No time limit), run 2400 meters in the last 11 minutes.
After resting for 10 minutes, everyone completed the subsequent sit-ups, push-ups, and pull-ups very easily. There was a 2-minute rest between each exercise. No one felt tired, and everyone even talked and laughed.
Only the last run was a little more difficult, because it was running on soft sand, so it was a bit difficult to run, and the damn sand was pouring into the shoes, but everyone still finished.
It took less than an hour for all 150 team members to complete the first round of five tests. This level of testing is not stressful for those young guys who are passionate and dream of joining the Navy SEALs.
Half an hour later, the same instructor took the loudspeaker and once again announced the standards for the second round of testing. This time it was a little more difficult than the last time.
Swim 910 meters in 20 minutes, do 70 push-ups and 10 pull-ups in 2 minutes (no time limit), complete 60 sit-ups in 2 minutes, and run 6400 meters in 1 minute.
This time it sounded a bit difficult, but everyone had rested for half an hour and had almost recovered their physical strength, so they didn't take it too seriously.
As the first team of 10 people jumped into the sea again, the second round of testing began.
Group after group of people entered the water, and soon it was Owen's fifth group's turn. He also jumped into the sea, using his hands and feet to move forward in the waves.
But before he reached the shore, he heard the loudspeaker on the opposite side announcing: "No. 801, out, No. 5771, out, No. 1455, out..."
The successive elimination sounds were like a blow to the head. I didn't expect someone to be eliminated so quickly. Irving speeded up again. To be honest, it was a bit difficult to swim 910 meters in 20 minutes, but Irving did it.
After arriving at his destination, Owen went ashore and began to seize the time to rest. The loudspeaker kept reporting the news that someone was out, which cast a tense atmosphere for the next selection.
Ten minutes later, he started the test of push-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups again. These were nothing to him. He paid attention to his physical exercise on weekdays, and it was not difficult to complete them within the prescribed time.
The loudspeaker still announced that someone was out. Although these events are not as difficult as swimming, there are still people who cannot complete them.
Those who have been declared out do not need to continue with the following assessments. They are forced to stand aside. After all assessments are completed, these people will leave directly.
Owen looked at those people with some regret, they didn't even survive the first day of the assessment.
Soon, the two PST assessments were completed. At this time, there were 18 people left in the 150-person team, and 12 people were kicked out because they did not complete the exam.
These people stood on the other side in frustration under everyone's gaze, their eyes full of unwillingness. The assessment ended before they had a chance to sleep on their own bed.
There is no discussion or accommodation. If you fail in one item, you will be eliminated, even if it is just a second late.
12 people stood in another place clearly separated. An instructor led them away. Everyone looked at them with sympathy in their eyes. It is not shameful to be brushed off by seals. After all, the elimination rate of seals is very high, reaching an astonishing 80%, but
That's mostly in the bud/s stage.
If they are eliminated in the PST stage, they will definitely be laughed at by their comrades in the original unit when they return.
Owen didn't think about the fate of these people. He was just shocked by the Seals' elimination rate of 80%.
80, which means that among the 150 of them, 120 will be eliminated because they are unqualified, injured or give up voluntarily. Only 30 of them can stay and eventually become real seals. Owen sighed, and the trident badge is still there.
It's really hard to get.
The 12 people gradually disappeared from everyone's sight. Only then did people realize that there was an extra stage in front of them. One of the three instructors from before was standing on the stage looking at them.
People's discussions gradually stopped until there was silence, and then the coach shouted with the loudspeaker in his hand.
"Gentlemen, first of all, I congratulate you on completing the PST test. On behalf of the coaching staff, I am honored to welcome you to the SEAL Basic Underwater Demolition Training Course."
Just when Owen thought there would be a long series of formulaic chatter, the other party's tone suddenly changed.
"Actually, you all know that no one invited you here, and no one asked you to participate in this course. Everything is voluntary. Seals only need elites, and all SEAL soldiers are elites.
If you want to stay here, your life will be very difficult. I can tell you responsibly that your situation will be worse than death, and it is really possible that you will die. Every year, our team members die accidentally during training.
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So, you'd better think clearly. Did you see that office? That fog bell at the door, that's something that can save your life. Just ring it three times, then put your helmet on the ground, and you'll be free.
At any time, when you can't hold on anymore and want to give up, as long as you knock him, you can get out of here and return to your original army."