To become a SEAL you go through BUD/S - Period! The US Coast Guard is the ONLY branch of the service allowed to board any vessels. That's why there's always a detachment of USCG personnel aboard Navy Ships. I think that this arrangement gives our military a cool tactical advantage! (It was Department of Treasury, Department of Transportation and now Department of Homeland Security)
@Ticearoni9 Not necessarily, you still have to go through CQB, HALO/HAHO, Weapons, and other training. BUD/S is just the hardest, once your through that your pretty much in
@ragenhurt - Correct. Although they will still be "Coasties" though in name only. They'll wear DCU's but the DCU's will say "U.S. Coast Guard" and not "U.S. Navy." This is/was the same for Coasties that were assigned to Coastal Warfare.
@2003JL - I was a civilian in the armory there when the Coasties were going through. I had a buddy, a Navy GMC, over at WARCOM checking in on them from time to time.
@hero1167 you need to brush up on your history. the first SEALs from SEAL team 1 and 2 back in 1962 were selected from the UDT(underwater demolition teams) witch were units within the NAVY. the UDT teams are still around in a way since the UDT and SEALs became one in the 80's( for example UDT 12 became SEAL SDV team one same team Marcus Luttrel was on). They were not Coast Guard personnel the original 200 and something SEALs that fought in veitnam were all selected from the UDT Teams
The Coast Guard recieves its authority from 14 U.S.C 89 the CG Ensign is the Coast Guards badge. Which is why it is flown on the boats and worn on each flotation device for each memeber. The CG is DHS, and the Seals excepted the agreement so the Seal team can have further jurisdiction abroad and at home with agreements the US has with other countries.
my bad i forgot it was a government youtube account...alright I think this is a good idea and Naval Special Warfare...as much as I am a fan of SEALs just need to get off their high horse. If a man can into BUD/s doesnt matter is hes a coastie or not.
Well, to those of use who were team members and now retired and involved in the maritime security industry the Coast Guard Seals will be appreciated.
rbhall1 5 months ago
To become a SEAL you go through BUD/S - Period! The US Coast Guard is the ONLY branch of the service allowed to board any vessels. That's why there's always a detachment of USCG personnel aboard Navy Ships. I think that this arrangement gives our military a cool tactical advantage! (It was Department of Treasury, Department of Transportation and now Department of Homeland Security)
ArcticKen 8 months ago
Coast Guard and SEAL's dont belong together, one is combat, other is rescue. Would only benefit VBSS teams catching drug runners.
KarnKrash 8 months ago
@KarnKrash But If you pass BUD/S, arent you then a Navy SEAL? Thats what my recruiter told me.
Ticearoni9 7 months ago
@Ticearoni9 Not necessarily, you still have to go through CQB, HALO/HAHO, Weapons, and other training. BUD/S is just the hardest, once your through that your pretty much in
KarnKrash 7 months ago
@KarnKrash --USCG does more than drug missions...A LOT more. It's a moot point, anyway. Program has been shut down by the new Commandant.
mhoevelman 7 months ago
@mhoevelman That is true, but I was just comparing how different the roles of SEAL's and CG are. CG is a very valuable asset and i do respect that
KarnKrash 7 months ago
Pirates joining the best in the business. Very cool
industrialhighvoltag 1 year ago
if a coast guard personnel pass's BUD/S and SQT he is a Navy SEAL not a Coast Guard SEAL don't make your self look like an idiot.
ragenhurt 1 year ago 5
@ragenhurt - Correct. Although they will still be "Coasties" though in name only. They'll wear DCU's but the DCU's will say "U.S. Coast Guard" and not "U.S. Navy." This is/was the same for Coasties that were assigned to Coastal Warfare.
PissedoffCWO2 1 year ago
2 of the four guardsmen to go through the program have finished. they are now navy seals. it's online can't find the link though
2003JL 1 year ago
@2003JL - I was a civilian in the armory there when the Coasties were going through. I had a buddy, a Navy GMC, over at WARCOM checking in on them from time to time.
PissedoffCWO2 1 year ago
Its about time, considering since half of the first Navy SEALS ever formed were coast guard personnel
hero1167 1 year ago
@hero1167 you need to brush up on your history. the first SEALs from SEAL team 1 and 2 back in 1962 were selected from the UDT(underwater demolition teams) witch were units within the NAVY. the UDT teams are still around in a way since the UDT and SEALs became one in the 80's( for example UDT 12 became SEAL SDV team one same team Marcus Luttrel was on). They were not Coast Guard personnel the original 200 and something SEALs that fought in veitnam were all selected from the UDT Teams
ragenhurt 1 year ago
Its about time, considering since half of the first Navy SEALS ever formed were coast guard personnel
hero1167 1 year ago
The Coast Guard recieves its authority from 14 U.S.C 89 the CG Ensign is the Coast Guards badge. Which is why it is flown on the boats and worn on each flotation device for each memeber. The CG is DHS, and the Seals excepted the agreement so the Seal team can have further jurisdiction abroad and at home with agreements the US has with other countries.
dillon99851 2 years ago
The Ensign for the Coast Guard gives the coast guard our law enforment abilitys that no other service has. Thats why this program was signed.
Coastie726 2 years ago 2
Have you thought about why the Coast Guard needs Navy Seals?
Now you can have 6 navy seals and one coast guard seal operating
domestically under the coast guard flag performing what ever missions
seals would normally carry out overseas, only at home.
Why is this a good thing?
You really don't think that the U.S. Government is spending millions of dollars on Seal training to make them security guards do you?
caelc51 2 years ago
march 15, 2008 capemay
UTsaprtan223 3 years ago
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2003JL 3 years ago
First off, the CG is already under DHS. Second the Marines already have their version of Speical Forces, it's called Force Recon.
MaverickWhig 3 years ago
The Coast Guard is in the Department of the Treasury.
ldbkbarnea 2 years ago
actually the Coast Guard is part of Homeland Security
DODvClips 2 years ago 2
It is not officially DHS until I approve the transfer.
The forgoing remark should be considered funny. I am embarrassed that I did not check before I interjected.
ldbkbarnea 2 years ago
yeah. i looked it up on their website. i was just browsing around, and there it was.
2003JL 3 years ago
HOO-RAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1uscoastguard 3 years ago
what???
Do they still have to go through bud/s and SQT to become seals? Or do they just get the trident without earning it?
pokermaster54 3 years ago
They go threw BUD/S, don't worry.
MaverickWhig 3 years ago
We appreciate your comments, we really do...but we cannot post comments that include profanity
DODvClips 3 years ago
my bad i forgot it was a government youtube account...alright I think this is a good idea and Naval Special Warfare...as much as I am a fan of SEALs just need to get off their high horse. If a man can into BUD/s doesnt matter is hes a coastie or not.
curtmastor 3 years ago
Glad to hear of this. I wonder what the Navy Seals will have to say about it. I think I will find out.
valofvalhalla06 3 years ago