What are Navy SEALs?
Q: What are Navy SEALs?
A: Navy SEALs are the U.S. Navy's special forces, who are able to operate at sea, in the air, and on land.
Q: What is the origin of the term SEALs?
A: The acronym "SEALs" is derived from the team's ability to operate on sea, in the air, and on land.
Q: Have SEALs been primarily used for land-based missions?
A: Yes, in the War on Terrorism, SEALs have been utilized almost exclusively for land-based missions.
Q: Are all SEALs male?
A: Yes, currently, all SEALs are male members of the United States Navy.
Q: Which organization recruits operators from the SEAL Teams?
A: The CIA, more specifically its Special Activities Division often recruits operators from the SEAL Teams.
Q: When were the Navy SEALs formed?
A: The Navy SEALs were formed in the Second World War when the United States Navy found the need for covert, elite operations.
Q: What is the history of Joint Navy SEALs and CIA operations?
A: Joint Navy SEALs and CIA operations go back to the famed MACV-SOG during the Vietnam War. Joint operations have continued in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in the finding and killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.
