Brandon Legendre

[Big Buds]

That is the truth. Very few that try make it. I know two local boys that have tried in the last couple of years and ended up tapping out at some time in the process. However, one must be admired for having the courage to even try.

Big time! Regardless this young man feels a need to answer a different calling than football. Godspeed.

[CharlieK]

That is the truth. Very few that try make it. I know two local boys that have tried in the last couple of years and ended up tapping out at some time in the process. However, one must be admired for having the courage to even try.

Have a younger second cousin that washed out of BUD/S last year. If that kid didn't make it, I'm scared of the badasses that do.

[CajunVic]

Have a younger second cousin that washed out of BUD/S last year. If that kid didn't make it, I'm scared of the badasses that do.

The two that I know were the same. That process is a grueling as it gets. Those that make it are at a different level of badass.

[cajun4life]

The two that I know were the same. That process is a grueling as it gets. Those that make it are at a different level of badass.

It’s not the physical aspect of BUDS/Q-Course/Ranger School or any other specialized combat qualification course that gets people to wash out. Everyone reaches a physical limit that mentally they can’t overcome. The ones who make it through are the most mentally resilient. Their unwillingness to let physical pain and failure stop them from completing the task at hand.

I’d tap out of BUDS the first time they would make me get into the Pacific Ocean past knee deep. It is too damn cold for that.

[Ragin4U]

It’s not the physical aspect of BUDS/Q-Course/Ranger School or any other specialized combat qualification course that gets people to wash out. Everyone reaches a physical limit that mentally they can’t overcome. The ones who make it through are the most mentally resilient. Their unwillingness to let physical pain and failure stop them from completing the task at hand.

I’d tap out of BUDS the first time they would make me get into the Pacific Ocean past knee deep. It is too damn cold for that.

Just STANDING by that water is enough for me. That wind is freaking cold. Much respect to those guys.

[shof]

That is the truth. Very few that try make it. I know two local boys that have tried in the last couple of years and ended up tapping out at some time in the process. However, one must be admired for having the courage to even try.

You are correct! I still work closely with folks who run AF spec ops courses. Pararescue has an 80-90% washout rate! All these type programs are extremely grueling, both physically and mentally. Props to anyone who even tries.

[CajunVic]

It’s not the physical aspect of BUDS/Q-Course/Ranger School or any other specialized combat qualification course that gets people to wash out. Everyone reaches a physical limit that mentally they can’t overcome. The ones who make it through are the most mentally resilient. Their unwillingness to let physical pain and failure stop them from completing the task at hand.

I’d tap out of BUDS the first time they would make me get into the Pacific Ocean past knee deep. It is too damn cold for that.

When I mention "grueling as it gets" that includes mental as well as physical. I believe are so correct. I believe that in more instances than not, it is the mental side that results in the tap out.

[cajun4life]

When I mention "grueling as it gets" that includes mental as well as physical. I believe are so correct. I believe that in more instances than not, it is the mental side that results in the tap out.

Yup

[Turbine]

Just to be clear, you don't join the Navy Seals. You join the Navy and then you attempt to earn a spot with the Navy Seals.

What do you call it when you have earned a spot, but not yet taken your spot? Would "about to join' be an incorrect phrase?

[CharlieK]

Was curious due to thread:

https://www.military.com/military-fi...come-navy-seal