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The Role of US Navy Seals in Iraq

US Navy SEALs are well known for being elite. US Nay SEALs have long being known for having to pass training requirements which would be considered literally impossible for any normal human being. Having to swim 50 meters under water is among many of the requirements that the US Nay SEALs ask of their soldiers. The peak physical of conditions of soldiers is not all they have going for them; they also have a unique loyalty to each other which can be best described by a recent event in Iraq. A grenade was thrown into a building with 3 soldiers, one of those soldiers, knowing he would not have enough time to remove the grenade from the building, jumped upon the grenade resulting in his own death in an attempt to save the other soldiers in the same building. Such admirable behavior and their success in small people, large impact missions help to create the ethos which surrounds the US Navy SEALs and make them worthy of so much respect.

One of the US Navy SEALs core competencies is being particularly skilled in close combat situations, which makes their input in Iraq particularly import when covert attacks with close by civilians form a large part of the duties which are needed. As a result of that US Navy SEALs have also been training other parts of the military in Iraq, making their role very important indeed.

The much controversial move by the US military to stop the flow of oil from Iraq was done thanks to the US Navy SEALs who completed the task with the precision and skill that we have come to except. Although people may raise claims of ulterior motives on behalf of the government, one cannot say that a task like this does not have significant benefits in the form of depleting infrastructure and therefore decreasing the morale and economic capabilities of the resistance. Such tasks are naturally assumed to be undertaken by the military when they invade a country, and it is often a task that falls on the US Navy SEALs, with past examples of destroying travel links in the forms of bridges and tunnels to make covert movement harder for those that wish to stand in the way of the US military.

Their role in Iraq, as expected, has been immense. So much so that they are used in the most mission critical strategic operations because of the skills, commitment and ability to perform that has earned them the respect of everyone in the field. More Navy SEALs have recently been called to Iraq because their being there is so important, and even ex Navy SEALs are in Iraq working for private security consultants that are sub-contracted by the military to help in situations which require highly skilled ex military personnel. Whether in Iraq, Afghanistan or anywhere else in the world; when you need a military operation done correctly you can always count on the US Navy SEALs to get the job done right.

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This article is written by James Kara Murat. A longer version of this article can be found along with other Navy SEALs and other US Navy SEAL store articles at Navy SEALs in Iraq and US Navy SEALs store.

Does time in the US Navy count as retirement time when getting a federal civilian job?

Hi all! I'm thinking about joining the US Navy for four years but I want to know about something for sure before I join. Does time in the US Navy count as retirement time when getting a federal civilian job? How does the service time get converted over into a federal civilian job? In other words, if I spend four years in the Navy, does that mean all I have to do is work 16 years in a federal job to draw a 20 year pension and get other retirement benefits? Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Yes, whenever you exit any of the armed forces, the time that you served will translate into 'federal time'. This does not apply if you actually retire from the armed forces however. So, if you do 4 years then switch to a federal civilian job, it will be like you have 4 years already in that job.

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What to Expect at Navy Boot Camp

Preparing to enter Navy Boot Camp takes serious dedication and hard work. Some people think that if they complete hand to hand combat training or martial arts training before they get to camp that they'll be fine. While this kind of training won't hurt you, it's probably not enough to prepare you for the rigors of Boot Camp. To get ready both physically and mentally, you need to know what to expect.

Boot Camp for the United States Navy starts in Great Lakes, Illinois at Recruit Training Command (RTC). Lots of new recruits are nervous about going to Boot Camp. No doubt they've heard horror stories from past sailors about the trials of training to be a sailor. Others are very excited and eager to take on the challenge. Regardless of your outlook going in, it can be very helpful to know what kinds of challenges you will be facing during training.

First of all, be prepared to wake up at 6:00 a.m. every day. If you don't get up that early now, it's time you started. You need to put your body on a strict schedule when it comes to getting sleep and waking up. You will need lots of rest for all of the physical conditioning exercises you will go through.

Physical conditioning tests are part of the experience. You will test your abilities in several areas including running 1.5 miles, sit-ups, and push-ups.

In additional to getting your body into shape, you will learn a lot at Boot Camp. Things like first-aid, signaling, seamanship, and weapon training are all a part of the experience. When it comes to weapons, you will learn basic safety and then move to the range to practice.

As you progress through the eight-week long program, you will be changed. Training includes very rigorous physical conditioning, classroom and hand-on instruction, and a restricted diet. In the second half of the program, trainees will complete fire fighting and damage control training. Throughout the entire training program, you will learn teamwork and build camaraderie with your division.

Eventually your division will be tested on everything you have learned at Boot Camp. And if you succeed you will be awarded the title of United States Sailor.

Things to Take With You to Boot Camp

- marriage certificate or divorce decree

- birth certificates for your spouse and children, if you have any

- prescription medicines

- college transcripts

- medical records

- no more than $25.00

- stamps

- prescription eyeglasses or contacts

- any court documents regarding child support or alimony

Entering the Navy can be very rewarding. After your enlistment, you will have developed many new skills, learned more about yourself, and built the confidence you need to be successful - even in the civilian world. Many people choose to enter the Navy to help them earn money towards college, but it also looks great on your resume and can help you land a great job when your enlistment time is up.

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