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Diamond Member
I read the freaking book "Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell. Luttrell is a symbol of the courage and dedication of the Navy SEAL but the book is a illustration of what is wrong with the modern SEAL concept. First of all the SEAL basic training is logically the evolution of the older UDT (underwater demolition team) concept. SEAL candidates are still rated on their ability to resist hypothermia and to paddle a rubber boat while almost unconscious. Again I am basing my opinion on Luttrell's book. Upon graduation and on patrol in Afghanistan Luttrell makes the observation "what are SEALs doing at 10,000 feet", indeed, what are Navy SEALS doing in the mountains of Afghanistan at 10,000 feet? Luttrell also indicates the elitist attitude of SEALS claiming that they refuse to be housed with any other members of the US Military stating lamely "SEALS might blurt out secrets in their sleep". Did he really believe such crap? Anyway Luttrell's SEAL team found itself trailing a group of Taliband in the Afghan mountains and underestimated the knowledge of their enemy. The SEAL team became surrounded by the Afghans and were killed except for Luttrell. The SEAL team commander at H.Q. apparently disregarded any plan of attack and jumped on a helicopter (SEALS were apparently able to commander helicopters at will) and landed right in front of a Taliband group which sent a RPG right through the helicopter killing the rescue team. Luttrell survived and was taken in by an Afghan village and ultimately rescued by Army Rangers.