Seal Teams - U.S. Navy SEALs

Navy SEAL Team #6 – A Brief History

SEAL Team — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:22:02 +0000

Navy SEAL Team #6 no longer goes by that name. In 1987 Navy SEAL Team #6 was restructured and now goes by the name of: The United States Naval Warfare Development Group or NSWDG. The new mission and purpose of the Naval Warfare Development Group is generally kept very secretive.

However, it is know that this group deals with Counter-Terrorism and acts as a SMU or Special Mission Unit. Neither the White House nor the Department Of Defense will openly comment on the actions or inner workings of the United States Naval Warfare Development Group.

This has ultimately resulted in much criticism from many Americans who believe that they have a right to know what this group is doing and how they are doing it. However, more and more people believe that this group has not only a constitutional right to keep their dealings private but needs to do so in order to properly protect United States citizens from terrorist acts.

Though not much is known about this group it is believed that they were leaders immediately following the terrorists attacks that occurred on American soil when the Twin Towers in New York were struck on 9/11. Though little information has been revealed, it has been noted that the United States Naval Warfare Development Group immediately went into action to disband and apprehend numerous high ranking officials in terrorist cells during and following this time.

Though not much is known about the former “SEAL Team #6” they are one of the most respected groups in the US Military.

Navy SEAL Team #5 – A Brief History

SEAL Team — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:19:54 +0000

Under the direction of a Navy Commander Navy SEAL Team #5 consists of a headquarters element and 8 active platoons. The main focus of concentration of Navy SEAL Team #5 consists of geographic areas is the Northern Pacific. These platoons are deployed among the 3^rd, 5^th, and 7^th fleets amongst Naval Special Warfare Unit One located in Guam. The Deployments and Trainings of Navy SEAL Team #5 take place in both the Pacific and Central Theaters.

Navy SEAL Team #5 is part of Naval Special Warfare Group 1 along with Teams 1, 3, and 7. Navy SEAL Team #5 is also considered to be a West Coast Team.

At various times throughout history Navy SEAL Team #5 has been called to action. Most notably in 1990, Navy SEAL Team #5 was called to service after Kuwait was invaded by Iraq. Members of SEAL Team #5 entered Kuwait along with various Navy Special Boat Units. These units made it into Kuwait before the borders were sealed off by the Iraqi’s. Throughout the siege in Kuwait Navy SEAL Team #5 executed various successful missions for the Unites States Military.

No matter what Navy SEAL Team #5 is called to do they always complete their missions with the utmost professionalism and effectiveness needed by our country in times of need. They are a strong line of defense that have been heralded for their bravery and that will always be here to assist in the protection of the American people. Just as they have been there in the past, they will be here in the future to protect everything that America stands for.

Navy SEAL Team #4 – A Brief History

SEAL Team — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:18:47 +0000

10 operational platoons make up Navy SEAL Team #4 which is based out of Little Creek, Virginia. Navy SEAL Team #4 is headed by a Navy Commander and also features a headquarters element apart from the 10 platoons that make it whole. The focus of Navy SEAL #4 is concentrated in both South America and Central America.

When it comes to basic deployment, Navy SEAL Team #4 deploys platoons to amphibious ships amongst the second fleet along Naval Special Warfare Unit Eight located in Panama. Additionally, Navy SEAL Team #4 conducts Deployments and Trainings (DFTs) in both the Central American theater and South American theater.

One unique thing that sets Navy SEAL Team #4 apart from all other Navy SEAL Teams is the fact that it features a “visible standing language capability”; this language being Spanish. All other Navy SEAL Teams have a language focus of English.

Navy SEAL Team #4 is part of Naval Special Warfare Group 2 along with Teams 2, 8, and 10. Navy SEAL Team #4 is also considered to be a East Coast Team.

Throughout Navy SEAL history Navy SEAL Team #4 has taken part in various combat missions. In 1983 Navy SEAL Team #4 along with Navy SEAL Team #6 were sent to Grenada to provide protection for US citizens who were on the island. Team #4 was first given the “Green Light” to prepare the mission which was then given to Team #6. However, Team #4 provided much needed reconnaissance and assistance to the US Marine Corps who were focused on landing at a airfield. Team #4 is famous for their assistance and bravery in Grenada.

Navy SEAL Team #3 – A Brief History

SEAL Team — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:16:59 +0000

Lead by a Navy Commander, Navy SEAL #3 located in Coronado, California consists of a total of eight platoons and also features a headquarters element. Navy SEAL Team #3 focuses its service in Southwest Asia. Additionally, Navy SEAL #3 deals with deployment of platoons to Guam via Naval Special Warfare Unit one. These platoons are deployed amongst the 3^rd, 5^th, and 7^th fleets aboard various amphibious ships. The Central and Pacific Theaters are where the Deployments and Trainings (DFTs) of Navy SEAL Team #3 take place.

Throughout history Navy SEAL #3 has served in numerous combat missions. In August of 1990 when Iraq took to invading Kuwait, Navy SEAL Team #3 was sent to take part in various missions in the area. Additionally, in more recent history SEAL Team #3 served in Afghanistan wherein they once again took part in various missions, where much of the time they used what are known as Desert Patrol Vehicles which have widely been associated solely with Navy SEAL Team #3.

Navy SEAL Team #3 is part of Naval Special Warfare Group 1 along with Teams 1, 5, and 7. Navy SEAL Team #3 is also considered to be a West Coast Team. Navy SEAL Team #3 is a highly trained and motivated unit that provides numerous functions for the US Military.

Much of what Navy SEAL Team #3 has accomplished, along with other Navy SEAL Teams is generally kept quiet. Though their successes are generally announced and have gone down in history we may never know everything that Navy SEAL #3 has accomplished for this great country.

Navy SEAL Team #2 – A Brief History

SEAL Team — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:14:39 +0000

Little Creek, Virginia serves as the home and headquarters for Navy SEAL Team #2, which like Navy SEAL Team #1 is lead by a Navy Commander. Eight platoons in total make up the military force behind Navy SEAL Team #2. As far as Deployment and Training is concerned, Navy SEAL Team #2 focuses in Europe, wherein it sends platoons to Germany where they serve on Amphibious Ships which are deployed to fleets 2 and 6.

It should be noted that Navy SEAL #2 is the only SEAL Team that has arctic warfare capabilities. This is one of the most unique traits of SEAL Team #2 that sets it apart from all others.

When Navy SEAL #2 was first formed it was lead by LT. John F. Callahan and consisted almost solely of members from UDT-21. Additional statistics state that Navy SEAL #2 began with a total of ten officers and fifty general ranks.

One notable Navy SEAL who served as part of Navy SEAL Team #2 is Harry Constance who joined in 1966. Within four years Harry Constance had completed 300 missions during combat in Vietnam and also captured nearly 200 enemy prisoners. Harry Constance is in fact considered to be one of the most well recognized SEALs from his time. All his endeavors resulted in 3 bronze star medals and after being wounded in battle a Purple Heart. Harry Constance was in fact idolized by the majority of men who served not only as part of Navy SEAL Team #2, but also all other Navy SEAL Teams that were in operation at the time.

Navy SEAL Team #1 – A Brief History

SEAL Team — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:10:35 +0000

SEAL Team #1 is based out of Coronado, California and consists of eight SEAL platoons in total. The Team is headed up by a Navy Commander and focuses its work and efforts in Southeast Asia. In short, Navy SEAL Team #1 deploys said platoons in Guam to the Naval Special Warfare Unit One. It also conducts trainings known as DFTs or Deployments and Training in both the Pacific and Central theaters.

On January 1, 1962, Navy SEAL Team #1 was put into operation. The first recruits consisted of men who were already skilled in Underwater Demolition and were part of UDT Teams 11 – 12. These men were then put through a variety of other trainings throughout various military schools in order to gain the skills necessary in order to operate within jungle based terrain, which was needed at the time.

Though the first SEALs who made up Navy SEAL Team #1 were used to dealing with near-shore missions, they had to learn to operate in various elements including inland travel, which is why they were put through more rigorous training than other branches of the military.

Throughout the history of SEAL Team #1, two officers were commissioned to travel to Vietnam in order to determine if the newly formed Navy SEALs could be of service in the area. After this meeting two platoons from SEAL Team #1 were sent to Vietnam where they served a six month tour, wherein they were responsible for training the Vietnamese in general military operations.

It is recorded in history that Navy SEAL Team #1 was ultimately responsible for an estimated one-thousand confirmed kills and nearly another 400 probable kills during this time in the Vietnam War.