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2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
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Key Points:
- Two women made history by advancing further than any before them in Navy SEAL training, reaching the third week of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, though neither completed the course.
- Hell Week, a 5 1/2-day endurance test known for its extreme physical and mental demands, begins in the fourth week of training; nearly half of all candidates fail or are rolled back before reaching this phase.
- Women have been allowed to attempt special operations roles since 2016, with relatively few completing the rigorous training pipelines for elite units like Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and Green Berets.
- Despite some resistance and criticism within the military community, standards for special operations training have reportedly not been lowered to accommodate women, as affirmed by former special operations personnel.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has expressed skepticism about women serving in ground combat roles, though the Pentagon is conducting studies to ensure standards are maintained and military effectiveness is preserved.
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