Lead Line & Slate

Before there were Navy Seals, there were Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT), and as with any group of men who break ground for such a storied organization like Navy Special Warfare, they were legends.

Formed during World War II these men were tasked with conducting hydrographic reconnaissance of beaches prior to amphibious assaults and removing obstacles which might foul the landing craft. In the water this meant swimming close to shore with little more than a pair of fins, a dive mask, a slate to write on and weighted line to take  depth soundings.

Considering this was done mostly in the tropical waters in the pacific in those stylish dive shorts SEALs love so much, is it any wonder these guys are a recruiters best friend? This ‘lead line and slate’ work was the foundation of what would become the Navy SEALS.

Thinking back to these early days inspired our first challenge. Might as well start from the beginning right?

Hope your swimming skills are up to par because its time to get wet. We incorporate all the things that make SEAL training the stuff of legends (or nightmares, same difference…) swimming, bodyweight PT and running. Have fun, and get sandy