My friend was in this class! His name was Edward Austin Koth. He rang the bell on Monday of Hell Week. He went onto Naval EOD and was killed in Iraq while attached to the 75th ranger rgmt. onJuly 26, 2006. God bless you, Austin! I miss you so much and I know we will one day meet again buddy.
I was researching Class 234 snd Koth was pretty amazing.. went to U of Maryland and was a competitive diver... left Buds but became Eod, which is just as hard... he's a hero
Dirk De hosson thank you for your kind words. His mom was my Morality teacher at Calvert Hall High School where Austin and I attended and they were just some of the greatest people I know. His Brother still teaches at our old High School and Austin was actually training to run a marathon between his 18 hour missions to find roadside bombs. That means a lot to me that you took the time to research him. Thanks for keeping his memory alive!
Josh Rodriguez he was incredible shape. He was in episode 2 and 5 and when they interviewed him in the second episode it was because his boat crew came in first. Episode 5 was when he told the instructors he was done. he went to Florida to train as a Naval EOD which is another very difficult school to complete.
I just found this out! Here is a clip from an article I just read about Austin and I think this is so cool: “Koth made such an impression on the [dolphin] trainers that they wanted to honor him in some way," said Cmdr. Jon Wood of Naval Special Clearance Team One. The 1-year-old calf's name is Austin. They named a dolphin after him! I’m tearing up as I write this because he was such an amazing guy and I am glad other people saw his talents as well. Austin died doing what he loved to do, helping out others.
Googgins rolled 230, 231, and 235 - Imagine had he classed up 234 and the cameras caught that sick fucking savage on film? lol Stay hard motherfuckers!
4:00 - I've watched the series. They point out, at this stage, it's about trying to get the candidates to question their motivation, to get the candidates to question if they really want to be there, to see if they can crack their commitment. The PT is just a tool to do that, it's not about the fitness; most of them are stupid fit already. If the whole class shows up able to knock out 300 flawless pushups, the instructors aren't going to be like "Alright cool, you guys all passed;" they're going to make them do 400...then 500. It's about reaching that limit and seeing who has the commitment to push through that.
probably one of the finest American break down's of the SAS within a previous video. It's clear this guy speaks with experience and knowledge. best wishes from the UK
“60% of the people who fail this run today will not make it” hilarious part is, they play with the run distances to fuck with students. Usually the first 4 mile run is actually somewhere between 4.5-5 miles lol
When I was in the best shape of my life in Highschool I ran a 4 minute 59 second mile and I ran 3 miles in 18 Minutes 58 Seconds. To run 4 miles on sand in pants and boots In 32 minutes is very difficult especially if these guys don't run everyday. If your not in the best shape of your life, It must be almost impossible to pass this training.
You can goto courses leading up to it. Like for Ranger you can goto Pre Ranger which is 2 weeks of just PT and Eating. And you can recycle 3 or 4 times through it before you go if you want. Our unit had SF PT, which is a separate PT you goto in the morning ran by the Branch Green Beret Recruiter. Its 120 minutes of brutality. You dont goto Buds out of shape. You have to want it. Former Ranger. I went through Basic, Airborne hold, Airborne, Pre Ranger(twice), RIP hold(brutal PT), RIP, Then to bat, after 2 years i got to goto Ranger School. After that I went down to a regular Unit for injury. But ultimately you get out what you put in. During my time at Bat i got to goto MANY schools between deployments like Air Assault, Optics and Several levels of Mount training. Youll goto several Ranger level courses that are required by battalion. Eventually youll goto Path Finder and Master Jumper. It was and wasnt for me. Bat was cool, but maintaining my family was hard with 6 month cycle, deployments and schools. Once i went to a regular infantry unit, i shined.
The problem is not the running itself. The problem is that they are in constant motion and training for days on end. They don't need to run at your high school pace but they need to have the endurance to complete the run plus a myriad of other exercises and little rest.
Yes sir. But the thing this training teaches is at your peak physical your still at a bottom step. The human body in theory can be as strong as it needs to be. Our muscle structure is designed to bear what we are strong enough to bear. A conditioned person should be able to march and run almost continuous. Profound fundamentals.
I have no clue, but it seems it's mental. Understanding your pain is your body adapting, not dying, and you won't die when you keep going, you will get better. It's not impossible, it's necessary.
I started out in class 247 and that first grinder PT was no joke... A bunch of very fit guys all looking pretty sad and weak. I was doing pretty well with most of it until we got on the pullup bars, then my arms and grip were done. It takes a few days for your mind and body to catch up to the demand level. Good times!
More 234 Please! I got to meet some UDT Seal Instructors when I lived in Encinitas, CA. They were taking a course in Corrective Exercise at the CHEK Institute where I worked at. I was so impressed by these guys. Their amazing. I asked them what body type or physical characteristics people pass BUDS. They said they had all kinds of Body types. From big bodybuilders to skinnier guys. The main factor that they all SEALS possess was Mental Fortitude and Toughness. Looking forward to more Class 234!
I served in the USMC as well and I had the pleasure to visit Coronado, CA do some of our own training. This was over 20 years ago and I recall watching these guys running in full gear on the beach, boots and all, and there was a white pick up truck with their drill sergeant screaming at them from a loud speaker. The drill sergeant was telling them they are probably not going to make it and they should just quit. As a US Marine I found it incredibly degrading and it was a sharp contrast from our culture in the Marines where we do talk a lot of trash but not in such a demoralizing way. Lots of respect for these guys as in my best shape I'm not sure that I could make their training. They are extremely tough guys.
Having watched a lot of these videos you can't but stop noticing how different the training process is between countries. The other week with the scandinavians they didn't yell at all. It's such a big contrast.
TBH honest, the Instructers and training cadets were on camera. People respond differently to such situations. You must've seen a lot less cussing as well. When there are no cameras and nobody to judge you, the Instructors become a different entity entirely, a different cold beast comes out to face you.
That's total bullshit, genetics has nothing to do with it, you want something bad enough, go get it, I was a skinny, weak kid most of my life, mental strength was not there for me being autistic with ADHD, but I worked hard in the gym to get big and strong, playing sports trained my mind to focus and zone in, but most importantly, I had a father who was sailor Vietnam, and police officer for 28 years who guided me and helped toughen my mental strength.
this documentary was about a class that graduated BUD/S in June 2001. I think since 2008 the Navy has put all the Special Warfare contract recruits (EOD, SEAL, SB) into the same division at boot camp. They train together at boot camp for 8 weeks, culminating in a PST. If they pass, they get to BUD/S (for the SEAL candidates anyway).
Yes definitely do a second part, it's a really good documentary. There's a full video on RUclips with Steve Irwins face as the cover for the video. The video keeps getting deleted by RUclips but the one with Steve Irwins face is still there
I remember watching an interview where a SEAL commander said that BUDS is 10% physical, 90% mental. Paraphrased, he said: "Everybody starts out in tip top shape. Each person that enters has the capacity to pass BUDS. But it isn't until you put them through the gauntlet that you see who's there MENTALLY. Only those who have the proper MENTAL makeup will make it through BUDS."
I’m a woman so I don’t think I qualify anyway but I have so much anxiety and depression and ADHD and PTSD (not from combat from sexual assault) I don’t think I would be able to pass no matter how good of shape I’m in because of my neurotic nature. I have so much respect for these men because they’re not only putting their lives on the line, in tremendous physical shape, but are able to remain calm under pressure, a skill I need to work on since I can’t even stay calm when I’m not under pressure and overthink myself into a corner. For everyone who served in any capacity, I thank you for your service.
Got to go to Coronado for the amphib course. During our down time we watched the Bud/s go thru their hell week. we watched a full size platoon or 'class' between about 60 guys dwindle to about 12. the ratio was about one instructor for every two candidates. We would hear the bell go off constantly. Instead of hitting the E club, we sat outside at, 2100 on, to just listen. Or if they were close enough, sit on the berm and watch. The only time they weren't messed with was chow time. But someone had to "stand watch" over the I.B.S. with an oar. Me and my gun team leader pretended to trash(me) next to him as we asked questions and encouraged motivation, that he was almost to the end of hell week. But apparently during IBS night navigation ops, they got lost, and instructors left them out in the ocean to paddle around until morning. This was November, they only wore the green satee and a mae west jacket. He was shivering the hole time but was greatfull for encouragement. That was 1988
Great video and commentary, I really like your perspective. It always baffled me how some, not all, of the guys who were built like brick houses would have trouble with PT.
Phase 3 when they have to run up frog hill making aircraft noises is hysterical. Keep it coming. Much love for these frog men trainees... they are a special kind of crazy.
Bro that "NICE WORK!" at 8:07 killed me 😂. Those in instructors are brutal man, not only are they yelling at you, but they are very good at breaking you down psychologically.
@@cellardoor199991 Nope! But we were laughing our asses off when we were recruites and had to listen to similar stuff. Laughing wasn't part of the requested disciplin either...so a new day of "fun" was on.
11:10 - I'm 90% certain this is one of the few courses in the Navy or in the entire military that you can drop from and suffer zero administrative or career penalty. From what I've seen in the documentary, the instructor staff doesn't make a point of belittling anyone who drops; instead they're more like "Alright, good luck" and they move on. I mean, you have to be a special kind of full of yourself to make fun of someone who falls out of SEAL training.
Jameson, I was over at little creek (va) for a bit, as well as over on the west coast. It depends on the season. In the winter, yes the atlantic ocean is colder. However, outside of winter, the pacific waters get COLD.
full documentary is on youtube now, its about 4 and a half hours long. Honestly speaking I'd love a full react on it over a long period of time that covers a bit of the documentary each episode.
9:56 I was never able to do dips until I started to do them. I was always scared to do them to look embarrassed, but it wasn't until became a powerlifter at the age of 44, when I had to start doing them. All my life I thought I wasn't built to do them. Garbage. Just gotta work at it. Also, I watched a video last year about how the selection of BUDS candidates are becoming more and more fit because now everyone that goes into BUDS pretty much knows that they are gonna get hammered, so the candidates are a better selection, as far as the athletic/physical requirements.
9:55 - My guess is that self conditioning is common knowledge in the community and the idea is to train as close to the real thing as possible. My cousin and his best friend attempted BUD/s awhile back and asked me to train with them as they prepped for Coronado. I was blown away by the attrition intensity in our workouts (e.g. pull up contests at the playground, etc.) and I agree with Instructors Taylor & Patstone, self-motivation is absolutely critical for success. You should definitely react to Episodes 2-6 of Class 234.
A guy I went highschool with was in this buds class - he went right to the Naval Academy and then straight to buds. He’s a commander in the teams on the West Coast last I heard. Another classmate of ours who I went to college with as well is an Apache pilot and they actually ran into eachother in Iraq.
I was navy but nothing like this seals , I have the highest respect for this men because what they go through just to get pinned and served to go where few will ever dream of going . They are true men of honor . Much respect to those who dare try the teams and those few who really do make it and graduate to those God bless and God Speed , happy hunting. 🇺🇲
4 mile run, boots and utes is the Army standard for jump school. This is why it it is stressed. Navy and Marines don't send anyone to Army jump school to fail. Do it in sand while you're cold and wet, you make Army look weak
Don't compare Army to Navy and Marines. Each has a specific function to do. During operations, they rely on each other's support and strength and damn sure cover their weakness. Jocko Willink and Leif Babin have stated numerous times in their book "Extreme Ownership" that they learnt a lot of new stuff, tactics from their Marine and Army brethren. They were also all praise for the dense brass balls that the Marine/Soldiers displayed in Ramadi on a regular and constant basis.
Australian Army makes us run faster than the Chair Force flies, swim better than the Squids sail and shoot straighter than a 1940's father of six. And all that isn't shit conpared to SEAL standards, I didn't know what "tough" training REALLY was until I went for Commando Selection in '06.
Even though they go into training in good physical condition, I believe some students give up quicker than others because they are not mentally prepared. The mind gives up before the body does. I'm just speaking from training life experience. As always, thank you for your videos!
They handed out the DVD for BUDS Class 224 when you pre-ordered SOCOM NAVY SEALS for the PlayStation 2 back in the day. The other documentary was on the Game Disc.
The water off Coronado is more like 58-68 degrees. If you aren't in a wetsuit or shorty, you'll be blue in 30 min. Used to live there in San Diego, and OMG that water is cold. I used to come out of that water shivering.
Sir that was awesome Sir!!! This civilian military enthusiast, humbly and respectfully requests more BUD/s Class 234 reactions!!! Sir Thank You for your service Sir!!! OOORAH!!!!!!!!!
That drill instructors voice reminds me of the drill instructor from the beginning of a movie called American sniper where it showed actual footage of navy seal training or bootcamp
They've added buds training to navy bootcamp for sailors who are contracted to go to buds to try and reduce the failure rate. They're trying to send better prepared recruits. I'm not sure if it's helped
When I got out of Marine Corps boot camp in 1982 I thought I was in superb physical condition but to be honest I don't know if I could do what they're doing because we all have our limitations and I wasn't very good at pull ups so I probably couldn't have done the bar exercise where you push up and down but that's one part of my body that has never ever really developed well even though I lifted weights and tried to develop that area of my body. Not everyone is equipped to be a special operator that's why you have to have the best and those with the strongest Minds. I did have a strong mind because there was so many times I wanted to quit in boot camp but I kept telling myself just keep going and I did especially during the summer because it got really hot and humid but I was use to that being I grew up on the Florida Gulf Coast. My hats off to any Navy SEAL and any Marine Recon or Army Ranger or any other special operator that I have left off which are a few. They go beyond what many of us have already had in regular Boot Camp and they are able to refine what they are and are able to do things that others cannot accomplish.
I've always had that kind of body type. Even going through Australian SF Selection either time (I passed second go) the closest I had to abs and being super cut and all was some barely distinguishable cuts. Never was the chubby type, always more of a soft-skinny breed of animal, but muscle density doesn't always equal muscle mass! NEVER pick on a little dude. He's the dangerous one!
We used to call the RAF blomonge bodies, it's a kind of disgusting, floppy pudding that was regularly served up as pudding at school dinners in the UK during the 80s. Seemed to fit them quite well!
Lets see more 234! I’ve considered being a Navy Seal before but I’m deciding to go Army Rangers. I ship August 24th to basic training! Looking forward to training!
As someone who is on the base for the prebuds prep they do a lot of stuff that I’d say prepares you. Pt at 04 and walking every where in base with a full sea bag. Like everyone says it’s all mental
In the sand after getting your ass kicked through push-up, pull-up, and dip evolutions, while in full uniform covered in sand irritating your skin as you move...
Much respect to the Marine critique’ing this but he needs to remember, hell week and Buds training is immeasurably more difficult than becoming an average marine. No comparison at all. Add in the water/cold component and you have another aspect of seal training that the average Marine would not measure up to. These are elite warriors that go though 18 months of training before they even get assigned to a Team as a rookie. Marine training looks like a softball match by comparison
google map the training area for buds, you can clearly see the OBS Corse, also there's a upload which a seal does in record time, below the official time basically, check it out if you want, also Jamesons Travels mate you the best thank you for your service and keep up the great work. :)
In Navy bootcamp at Great Lakes the prospective SEALs go to squadron 800 where it is meant to build up for buds fitness however those first days of BUDs is above anything at squadron 800, it is a shock to your system to have a instructor in your face spraying you with cold water and if you don't man up and refuse to quit they will break you.
Someone who is currently in the enlistment process into the navy and going out for a SO contract. They started a program called warrior challenge for all spec war programs in the navy requiring you pass the PST before being offered a contract. After crushing the PST you have a chance to be offered a contract and can go to basic and start training. Failure rate is still equally high because the level of the men/woman entering the programs have increased so has the training.
drew nielson we don’t have individual dep meetings those are just with your recruiting station. The warrior challenge group just runs pst’s for the candidates and normally sets up workouts and stuff to do as a group but with COVID the navy does not allow that so we just train together on our own time.
I assume "SO" in this context means "Special Operations?" I want to say the Navy calls it "Special Warfare," but I'm not certain. If you're trying to go that route though, I've heard when you ship to Basic, you'll actually have a separate, special program in Basic that is more physically strenuous than the other recruits because you're vectoring to the SOCOM community.
When I was down in FL once not too long ago to catch up with some/college/Army BUDS, pun intended. It was my turn to get the beers, I see this guy, looked about in his late thirties, with fucking Kermit the frog with tactical gear, holding Poseidon's trident, and an anchor on the back ground. There was the heads of UBL, Hussein and his two sons, Hitler, and some others I didn't recognize. It was busy, but could hear him speak. While I waited, I asked, "Frogman huh." He replied "Yes, sir, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria..." He was not in uniform, but did have several red flags. I said "I don't if I could complete BUD's training, what class where you in." Then he replied. .. ..."234." My beers arrive. I replied, "Man the dudes who graduated got invited to the White House." Hahaha. He replied "Yes, we were. We met various members of CLINTON's cabinet members, the director of the CIA, JCS, and old other old school SEALs. Army boy?" Yes, he was a wide dude, white hair starting to grow. I told him, "class 234 graduated on June of 2001, just, fyi, have a god one" My BUD's were watching me, asked Stolen Valor, I replied "No, just somebody who wanted but never actually tried." You are right Marine, some men, and women, who look weak at first, something in them came out to be true soldiers.
9:50 No one in BUD/S is out of shape, because the physical screening test is the first hurdle. Then is the indoctrination period. Most will not pass the screening, and many will drop out during indoc. Everyone in BUD/S is a great athlete already, you cant get there without being one. Thats why they say BUD/S is 90% mental. Because to even get there, youre provedly in great physical shape. Though to be fair, perhaps the standards for entry were lower back in those days. But nowadays the guys in BUD/S are in tip top shape from the start.
Probably the thing I'll be worried about if I ever get the chance to go to a Raider or Recon selection once I'm in the Marines, is getting injured while at the INDOC process or during selection. Like at Raider selection you have to do rucks runs and I'd mostly be worried about a knee blowout or a torn ACL.
Man he’s talking about people “shouldn’t be falling apart on day one” then like a minute later the narrator reveals it’s ONLY hour 1!!!! Man there’s 23 more hours boys!!!!!
there is this youtube channel called "Rasha Reacts" on their David Goggins video they exposed Seal Training and BUDS.. navy seal training doesnt exist and is built around lies and ignorance
My friend was in this class! His name was Edward Austin Koth. He rang the bell on Monday of Hell Week. He went onto Naval EOD and was killed in Iraq while attached to the 75th ranger rgmt. onJuly 26, 2006. God bless you, Austin! I miss you so much and I know we will one day meet again buddy.
Was he in shape ?
I was researching Class 234 snd Koth was pretty amazing.. went to U of Maryland and was a competitive diver... left Buds but became Eod, which is just as hard... he's a hero
Dirk De hosson thank you for your kind words. His mom was my Morality teacher at Calvert Hall High School where Austin and I attended and they were just some of the greatest people I know. His Brother still teaches at our old High School and Austin was actually training to run a marathon between his 18 hour missions to find roadside bombs. That means a lot to me that you took the time to research him. Thanks for keeping his memory alive!
Josh Rodriguez he was incredible shape. He was in episode 2 and 5 and when they interviewed him in the second episode it was because his boat crew came in first. Episode 5 was when he told the instructors he was done. he went to Florida to train as a Naval EOD which is another very difficult school to complete.
I just found this out! Here is a clip from an article I just read about Austin and I think this is so cool:
“Koth made such an impression on the [dolphin] trainers that they wanted to honor him in some way," said Cmdr. Jon Wood of Naval Special Clearance Team One.
The 1-year-old calf's name is Austin.
They named a dolphin after him! I’m tearing up as I write this because he was such an amazing guy and I am glad other people saw his talents as well. Austin died doing what he loved to do, helping out others.
“You don’t give in to pain, you adjust for it”. Words to live by
I’m glad that you jump straight to the video instead of talking for 5 minutes about stuff I don’t want to hear
Lenny!!!
"Boah"
Yup time is of the essence!!!
He has, a plan. Arthur
We all are
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Best BUDS documentary ever, definitely keep going on this one if you can find the full thing on RUclips!
The whole thing is on dailymotion
J S it’s on RUclips
There’s a 4&1/2 hour long doc on RUclips
Completely Agree and its crazy that Buds is only the beginning for the path to become a seal!
more 234
The water in Coronado during the winter can get as low as 55 degrees. If you’ve never felt water that cold, it SUCKS.
You let the liquor do the talking
bro 55 degrees is pretty ah you taking about Fahrenheit
Dont go4getyour liquor wetsuit ;)
侯大樹 no shit
Pacific water never gets real warm--it really is a shock
Instructor Patstone is such a badass. He is a Corpsman. Imagine being wounded and having him tend to you.
Sounds like a fetish
"It's too bad you took this bullet through the flank instead of your head, your brain's so small it likely would've missed it."
After watching this, that's where my brain went too.
I'd trust him tending to me more than anyone on the planet
Rob Maple I don’t know if it’s true but someone said he got someone killed in the pool. Guy drowned 😬 RIP broski
Do you actually WANT to be a Navy SEAL or do you just want to SAY you are a Navy SEAL is the true question...
That was realy good wisdom!
Damn that hits deep bro
The ones that join to just be able to say their Navy SEALs are a danger to the ones that are there to be Navy SEALs...
Only ones forgiven are those who physically break otherwise you quit.
@@2strokejames858 I doubt many get through though....right?
Definitely want more 234
I agree. Also, I think it would be dope if Jameson made a video on David Goggins training.
@@idrisabdulllah692 very much agree! Id love to see him do some jocko willink blogs as well.
Idris Abdulllah what about Remi Adeleke? His story is more interesting too.
@Jesse Gutierrez his reaction isnt.
@Jesse Gutierrez you said its 20 years old. The video may be but his reaction to the video is not.
“Who’s gonna carry the boats!!” -David Goggins
AND THE LOGS!!!!!!!!!
YOU DONT KNOW ME SON!!!!!!
Goggins would put the logs in his zodiac and pedal thru the surf with just his feet, no foot fins needed.
Googgins rolled 230, 231, and 235 - Imagine had he classed up 234 and the cameras caught that sick fucking savage on film? lol Stay hard motherfuckers!
@@muriloninja fuck I wish man! That guy is insane!
patstone is a beast.
He is but my favorite is already retired a few years, Jocko Willink.
Terry Patstone last time I read is coaching college rugby
@@richalan5111 can you imagine that guy teaching you.
Patstone is every boy’s dream dad haha
4:00 - I've watched the series. They point out, at this stage, it's about trying to get the candidates to question their motivation, to get the candidates to question if they really want to be there, to see if they can crack their commitment. The PT is just a tool to do that, it's not about the fitness; most of them are stupid fit already. If the whole class shows up able to knock out 300 flawless pushups, the instructors aren't going to be like "Alright cool, you guys all passed;" they're going to make them do 400...then 500. It's about reaching that limit and seeing who has the commitment to push through that.
they look for mental toughness, without it, you can't get through the training
probably one of the finest American break down's of the SAS within a previous video. It's clear this guy speaks with experience and knowledge. best wishes from the UK
SAS previous upload is not the real SAS,( Real SAS instructors ) its a show more about some of the training that the SAS in UK do ?
@@7071t6 I wasn't referring to that TV rubbish !
“60% of the people who fail this run today will not make it” hilarious part is, they play with the run distances to fuck with students. Usually the first 4 mile run is actually somewhere between 4.5-5 miles lol
When I was in the best shape of my life in Highschool I ran a 4 minute 59 second mile and I ran 3 miles in 18 Minutes 58 Seconds. To run 4 miles on sand in pants and boots In 32 minutes is very difficult especially if these guys don't run everyday. If your not in the best shape of your life, It must be almost impossible to pass this training.
You can goto courses leading up to it. Like for Ranger you can goto Pre Ranger which is 2 weeks of just PT and Eating. And you can recycle 3 or 4 times through it before you go if you want. Our unit had SF PT, which is a separate PT you goto in the morning ran by the Branch Green Beret Recruiter. Its 120 minutes of brutality. You dont goto Buds out of shape. You have to want it. Former Ranger. I went through Basic, Airborne hold, Airborne, Pre Ranger(twice), RIP hold(brutal PT), RIP, Then to bat, after 2 years i got to goto Ranger School. After that I went down to a regular Unit for injury. But ultimately you get out what you put in. During my time at Bat i got to goto MANY schools between deployments like Air Assault, Optics and Several levels of Mount training. Youll goto several Ranger level courses that are required by battalion. Eventually youll goto Path Finder and Master Jumper. It was and wasnt for me. Bat was cool, but maintaining my family was hard with 6 month cycle, deployments and schools. Once i went to a regular infantry unit, i shined.
Doesnt matter who you are or the shape you're in you will suffer. Its all mental fortitude.
The problem is not the running itself. The problem is that they are in constant motion and training for days on end. They don't need to run at your high school pace but they need to have the endurance to complete the run plus a myriad of other exercises and little rest.
Yes sir. But the thing this training teaches is at your peak physical your still at a bottom step. The human body in theory can be as strong as it needs to be. Our muscle structure is designed to bear what we are strong enough to bear. A conditioned person should be able to march and run almost continuous. Profound fundamentals.
Ngl you’re pretty hot
Massive respect to anyone who can last a single HOUR in this program.
thnx
That's what's happened to this generation, lowered expectations . What a joke
Nothing but respect for the Navy SEALs
I have no clue, but it seems it's mental. Understanding your pain is your body adapting, not dying, and you won't die when you keep going, you will get better.
It's not impossible, it's necessary.
i know it helps to have done sports as a kid. organized or not. hard coaches that make things uncomfortable as needed. Good start for youngsters.
"Excuse me, Mr. Holly...GET IT UP!" Patstone is a legend.
This is a 4hr+ documentary and it was so easy to watch because how intriguing it is and interesting
I started out in class 247 and that first grinder PT was no joke... A bunch of very fit guys all looking pretty sad and weak. I was doing pretty well with most of it until we got on the pullup bars, then my arms and grip were done. It takes a few days for your mind and body to catch up to the demand level. Good times!
More 234 Please!
I got to meet some UDT Seal Instructors when I lived in Encinitas, CA. They were taking a course in Corrective Exercise at the CHEK Institute where I worked at. I was so impressed by these guys. Their amazing. I asked them what body type or physical characteristics people pass BUDS. They said they had all kinds of Body types. From big bodybuilders to skinnier guys. The main factor that they all SEALS possess was Mental Fortitude and Toughness.
Looking forward to more Class 234!
Instructor patstone what a legend hahaha
I grew a mustache during COVID just to be like patstone
@@blockaderunner heard when u get a patstone moustache, you gotta get a patstone attitude tooo
@@appakinggg well I don't stress myself
Thank god "I didn't go to Ole Miss, thank god"
Lock it out stud boy
Rivera is a good friend of mine and works for Mighty Oaks with Chad Robichaux.
Seems like a good man.
Jamesons Travels Extremely humble.
You’re so FOS!
I served in the USMC as well and I had the pleasure to visit Coronado, CA do some of our own training. This was over 20 years ago and I recall watching these guys running in full gear on the beach, boots and all, and there was a white pick up truck with their drill sergeant screaming at them from a loud speaker. The drill sergeant was telling them they are probably not going to make it and they should just quit. As a US Marine I found it incredibly degrading and it was a sharp contrast from our culture in the Marines where we do talk a lot of trash but not in such a demoralizing way. Lots of respect for these guys as in my best shape I'm not sure that I could make their training. They are extremely tough guys.
Having watched a lot of these videos you can't but stop noticing how different the training process is between countries. The other week with the scandinavians they didn't yell at all. It's such a big contrast.
TBH honest, the Instructers and training cadets were on camera. People respond differently to such situations. You must've seen a lot less cussing as well.
When there are no cameras and nobody to judge you, the Instructors become a different entity entirely, a different cold beast comes out to face you.
Genetics have some stuff to do with both physical and mental strength, but with practice and exercise, no task is too great.
That's total bullshit, genetics has nothing to do with it, you want something bad enough, go get it, I was a skinny, weak kid most of my life, mental strength was not there for me being autistic with ADHD, but I worked hard in the gym to get big and strong, playing sports trained my mind to focus and zone in, but most importantly, I had a father who was sailor Vietnam, and police officer for 28 years who guided me and helped toughen my mental strength.
@@Nightwing690 you're a best. I didn't know anyone with autism had enough capacity to really do any physical activity better than the average person
I liked what the Instructor said around @3:25, "..... don't give into the pain, you adjust for it!".
this documentary was about a class that graduated BUD/S in June 2001. I think since 2008 the Navy has put all the Special Warfare contract recruits (EOD, SEAL, SB) into the same division at boot camp. They train together at boot camp for 8 weeks, culminating in a PST. If they pass, they get to BUD/S (for the SEAL candidates anyway).
I must have seen this class 234 video 100s of time and it still amazes me what some people can do. Love it! The narrator voice is perfect.
Sadly that narrator drowned 5 years after this came out.
Josh Kim seriously is that true? Sad.
Yes definitely do a second part, it's a really good documentary. There's a full video on RUclips with Steve Irwins face as the cover for the video. The video keeps getting deleted by RUclips but the one with Steve Irwins face is still there
I was fleet Navy. Sat in a dark room looking at radar screens... I would have dropped dead it I tried this lol
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I remember watching an interview where a SEAL commander said that BUDS is 10% physical, 90% mental.
Paraphrased, he said: "Everybody starts out in tip top shape. Each person that enters has the capacity to pass BUDS.
But it isn't until you put them through the gauntlet that you see who's there MENTALLY. Only those who have the proper MENTAL makeup will make it through BUDS."
I’m a woman so I don’t think I qualify anyway but I have so much anxiety and depression and ADHD and PTSD (not from combat from sexual assault) I don’t think I would be able to pass no matter how good of shape I’m in because of my neurotic nature. I have so much respect for these men because they’re not only putting their lives on the line, in tremendous physical shape, but are able to remain calm under pressure, a skill I need to work on since I can’t even stay calm when I’m not under pressure and overthink myself into a corner. For everyone who served in any capacity, I thank you for your service.
Lindsey. If they know of your past medical.. they never put a weapon within reach of you
Got to go to Coronado for the amphib course. During our down time we watched the Bud/s go thru their hell week. we watched a full size platoon or 'class' between about 60 guys dwindle to about 12. the ratio was about one instructor for every two candidates. We would hear the bell go off constantly. Instead of hitting the E club, we sat outside at, 2100 on, to just listen. Or if they were close enough, sit on the berm and watch.
The only time they weren't messed with was chow time. But someone had to "stand watch" over the I.B.S. with an oar. Me and my gun team leader pretended to trash(me) next to him as we asked questions and encouraged motivation, that he was almost to the end of hell week. But apparently during IBS night navigation ops, they got lost, and instructors left them out in the ocean to paddle around until morning. This was November, they only wore the green satee and a mae west jacket. He was shivering the hole time but was greatfull for encouragement. That was 1988
Great video and commentary, I really like your perspective. It always baffled me how some, not all, of the guys who were built like brick houses would have trouble with PT.
Phase 3 when they have to run up frog hill making aircraft noises is hysterical. Keep it coming. Much love for these frog men trainees... they are a special kind of crazy.
Although I've seen this documentary before, its still badass to watch! Part 2 please sir
Bro that "NICE WORK!" at 8:07 killed me 😂. Those in instructors are brutal man, not only are they yelling at you, but they are very good at breaking you down psychologically.
"You don't start making up your own rules around here, Casey" lmfao....memories:)
@@cellardoor199991 Nope! But we were laughing our asses off when we were recruites and had to listen to similar stuff. Laughing wasn't part of the requested disciplin either...so a new day of "fun" was on.
Don't believe u
11:10 - I'm 90% certain this is one of the few courses in the Navy or in the entire military that you can drop from and suffer zero administrative or career penalty. From what I've seen in the documentary, the instructor staff doesn't make a point of belittling anyone who drops; instead they're more like "Alright, good luck" and they move on. I mean, you have to be a special kind of full of yourself to make fun of someone who falls out of SEAL training.
Very true I’ll give the the respect for enduring that shit for the time they did.
Jameson, I was over at little creek (va) for a bit, as well as over on the west coast. It depends on the season. In the winter, yes the atlantic ocean is colder. However, outside of winter, the pacific waters get COLD.
I've met some BUDS Duds when I was in and they could still kick my ass at PT.
full documentary is on youtube now, its about 4 and a half hours long. Honestly speaking I'd love a full react on it over a long period of time that covers a bit of the documentary each episode.
9:56 I was never able to do dips until I started to do them. I was always scared to do them to look embarrassed, but it wasn't until became a powerlifter at the age of 44, when I had to start doing them. All my life I thought I wasn't built to do them. Garbage. Just gotta work at it.
Also, I watched a video last year about how the selection of BUDS candidates are becoming more and more fit because now everyone that goes into BUDS pretty much knows that they are gonna get hammered, so the candidates are a better selection, as far as the athletic/physical requirements.
They didn't have a preselection course back then.
Indoc is considered part of 1st phase, usually around 20-30 people drop out during these couple weeks.
MR.X Indoc is a 5 week course to weed out anyone not fit for Basic Conditioning (1st phase). I don’t care what the video says.
9:55 - My guess is that self conditioning is common knowledge in the community and the idea is to train as close to the real thing as possible. My cousin and his best friend attempted BUD/s awhile back and asked me to train with them as they prepped for Coronado. I was blown away by the attrition intensity in our workouts (e.g. pull up contests at the playground, etc.) and I agree with Instructors Taylor & Patstone, self-motivation is absolutely critical for success. You should definitely react to Episodes 2-6 of Class 234.
More of this asap please ! Patstone is awesome, and youll enjoy his humour farther down the line !!
A guy I went highschool with was in this buds class - he went right to the Naval Academy and then straight to buds. He’s a commander in the teams on the West Coast last I heard. Another classmate of ours who I went to college with as well is an Apache pilot and they actually ran into eachother in Iraq.
I'd love to see you watch and react/talk about more BUDS!
I love this! Eye opening stuff. Thank you! Showing the real stuff is the key. Mistakes, failures, and success is always to me true training.👍🏽♥️
RIP, Kate Fleming (Narrator).
conflicts are won by which ever side comes 2gether as a single troop & each individual perfectly executes their jobs
I was navy but nothing like this seals , I have the highest respect for this men because what they go through just to get pinned and served to go where few will ever dream of going . They are true men of honor . Much respect to those who dare try the teams and those few who really do make it and graduate to those God bless and God Speed , happy hunting. 🇺🇲
4 mile run, boots and utes is the Army standard for jump school. This is why it it is stressed. Navy and Marines don't send anyone to Army jump school to fail. Do it in sand while you're cold and wet, you make Army look weak
Bill Scott Navy SEALs weren’t formed until 1962. D day was 1944...
@@billscott2413 You meand UDT?
UDT layed the majority of the beach obstacles for d day. Prior to the beach landings.
Don't compare Army to Navy and Marines. Each has a specific function to do. During operations, they rely on each other's support and strength and damn sure cover their weakness.
Jocko Willink and Leif Babin have stated numerous times in their book "Extreme Ownership" that they learnt a lot of new stuff, tactics from their Marine and Army brethren. They were also all praise for the dense brass balls that the Marine/Soldiers displayed in Ramadi on a regular and constant basis.
Australian Army makes us run faster than the Chair Force flies, swim better than the Squids sail and shoot straighter than a 1940's father of six. And all that isn't shit conpared to SEAL standards, I didn't know what "tough" training REALLY was until I went for Commando Selection in '06.
When I was in the Navy there was no prep course. It was pass pt screening and then off to BUDS.
Jesse Ventura said he finished his A-School on a Friday, and began BUD/S on Monday.
@@starguy2718 That was the old days.
Great documentary/commentary. Part 2 definitely. Thank you
Even though they go into training in good physical condition, I believe some students give up quicker than others because they are not mentally prepared. The mind gives up before the body does. I'm just speaking from training life experience. As always, thank you for your videos!
They handed out the DVD for BUDS Class 224 when you pre-ordered SOCOM NAVY SEALS for the PlayStation 2 back in the day. The other documentary was on the Game Disc.
Part 2 please. This is one of my favorite Documentaries. I would like to see what you think of it
Would absolutely love more of this one
Do on rescue warriors. The documentary for PJs
ATenChinThor PJs are the most bad ass good guys on the planet!
The water off Coronado is more like 58-68 degrees. If you aren't in a wetsuit or shorty, you'll be blue in 30 min. Used to live there in San Diego, and OMG that water is cold. I used to come out of that water shivering.
Instructor Patstone “I can understand posting on RUclips all day can make you tired. So let’s work on something else....squats.”
Sir that was awesome Sir!!! This civilian military enthusiast, humbly and respectfully requests more BUD/s Class 234 reactions!!! Sir Thank You for your service Sir!!! OOORAH!!!!!!!!!
Do “Best of Travis Lively” from class of 234.
That drill instructors voice reminds me of the drill instructor from the beginning of a movie called American sniper where it showed actual footage of navy seal training or bootcamp
That’s him bro that’s from this , damn good movie , GOD BLESS CHRIS KYLE 🙏✝️❤️🇺🇸😇IN JESUS NAME AMEN 🙏✝️❤️🇺🇸🤩😇
BUDS is testing your mental toughness, many people are tough enough to do it, but the mental part crushes them
Correct, that is why you see so many fail. The most important strength is in your head.
@@AndyWoohoo666 so true--you try to just get through one evolution then on to the next
They've added buds training to navy bootcamp for sailors who are contracted to go to buds to try and reduce the failure rate. They're trying to send better prepared recruits. I'm not sure if it's helped
When the 16/114 people that pass buds go out in real corporate world, how many organizations can match a seal team in corporate execution?
Jocko has a company called echelon front for exactly that purpose
Amedeo Conta Extreme Ownership!!
When I got out of Marine Corps boot camp in 1982 I thought I was in superb physical condition but to be honest I don't know if I could do what they're doing because we all have our limitations and I wasn't very good at pull ups so I probably couldn't have done the bar exercise where you push up and down but that's one part of my body that has never ever really developed well even though I lifted weights and tried to develop that area of my body. Not everyone is equipped to be a special operator that's why you have to have the best and those with the strongest Minds. I did have a strong mind because there was so many times I wanted to quit in boot camp but I kept telling myself just keep going and I did especially during the summer because it got really hot and humid but I was use to that being I grew up on the Florida Gulf Coast. My hats off to any Navy SEAL and any Marine Recon or Army Ranger or any other special operator that I have left off which are a few. They go beyond what many of us have already had in regular Boot Camp and they are able to refine what they are and are able to do things that others cannot accomplish.
"Iron Marshmallow," Love it!
I've always had that kind of body type. Even going through Australian SF Selection either time (I passed second go) the closest I had to abs and being super cut and all was some barely distinguishable cuts. Never was the chubby type, always more of a soft-skinny breed of animal, but muscle density doesn't always equal muscle mass! NEVER pick on a little dude. He's the dangerous one!
We used to call the RAF blomonge bodies, it's a kind of disgusting, floppy pudding that was regularly served up as pudding at school dinners in the UK during the 80s. Seemed to fit them quite well!
Oh btw, that guy you said isnt an iron marshmellow: WAS. Graduated buds class 234. Served 10 years as a navy seal.
More 234.
Seconded
Lets see more 234! I’ve considered being a Navy Seal before but I’m deciding to go Army Rangers. I ship August 24th to basic training! Looking forward to training!
Tell me how it goes my dude! I’m currently training for the marines!
@@gagesienerth4022 same here. What mos are you going for?
Finally someone reacts to this documentary
Jessie H. Lol it’s not that deep buddy
As someone who is on the base for the prebuds prep they do a lot of stuff that I’d say prepares you. Pt at 04 and walking every where in base with a full sea bag. Like everyone says it’s all mental
Thanks for the shout out to Virginia Beach 🏖 🌃
The prep course was not in place when this documentary was made. It was put in place later to try to lower the attraction rate.
8 minute mile sounds really easy because that it a fairly slow time but in the sand I have to imagine its much harder.
Running in the sand sucks I run a 28 minute 3 mile but on sand it went up to 34 minutes same exact distance
They have much higher requirements now
Idk about anyone else but my calves always cramped up bad doing beach pt
@@LazyEyeMan them Seabees know how to build them burms
In the sand after getting your ass kicked through push-up, pull-up, and dip evolutions, while in full uniform covered in sand irritating your skin as you move...
Hated dips especially when you elbows unlock and feet hit the deck so much more power to get back up
Much respect to the Marine critique’ing this but he needs to remember, hell week and Buds training is immeasurably more difficult than becoming an average marine. No comparison at all. Add in the water/cold component and you have another aspect of seal training that the average Marine would not measure up to. These are elite warriors that go though 18 months of training before they even get assigned to a Team as a rookie. Marine training looks like a softball match by comparison
google map the training area for buds, you can clearly see the OBS Corse, also there's a upload which a seal does in record time, below the official time basically, check it out if you want, also Jamesons Travels mate you the best thank you for your service and keep up the great work. :)
I just realised your profile picture is in most of your video thumbnails😂
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These videos are educational man,it feels like your watching it with friends
I watch this every time I am ironing to make myself feel better...
I love "2 MINUTES You dont make it, guess what happens. YOU DO IT AGAINNN" @0:25
Does anyone think they put a few "quitters" in to ring the bell on purpose? As a mental game?
No
In Navy bootcamp at Great Lakes the prospective SEALs go to squadron 800 where it is meant to build up for buds fitness however those first days of BUDs is above anything at squadron 800, it is a shock to your system to have a instructor in your face spraying you with cold water and if you don't man up and refuse to quit they will break you.
What if they bring back the old "military or jail" choice for minor disciplinary issues: BUD/S or the Brig?
JT, 3:37 ... remember the Danish guys, going Heavy... On the core stamina endurance training? This "issue" might be what they were focusing in on.
Instructor: "We got you wet and sandy"
Soldier: "You did? Where is she?!" Huge chance missed there.
Part 2, please! Thank ya, sir
Does anyone have stats on how many seals are able to grow a mustache like Instructor Pastone?
Someone who is currently in the enlistment process into the navy and going out for a SO contract. They started a program called warrior challenge for all spec war programs in the navy requiring you pass the PST before being offered a contract. After crushing the PST you have a chance to be offered a contract and can go to basic and start training. Failure rate is still equally high because the level of the men/woman entering the programs have increased so has the training.
So how our the dep meetings for the warrior challenge program .
drew nielson we don’t have individual dep meetings those are just with your recruiting station. The warrior challenge group just runs pst’s for the candidates and normally sets up workouts and stuff to do as a group but with COVID the navy does not allow that so we just train together on our own time.
@@coltonmerritt8714 thanks for replying .
I assume "SO" in this context means "Special Operations?" I want to say the Navy calls it "Special Warfare," but I'm not certain.
If you're trying to go that route though, I've heard when you ship to Basic, you'll actually have a separate, special program in Basic that is more physically strenuous than the other recruits because you're vectoring to the SOCOM community.
@@SilverHwk7 so is special operator and bootcamp is 800 div is more physical but not anything like buds then there's pre buds .
Back then fleet returnees went straight to buds( no prep). Imagine going from a deployment on a boat strait to day 1 at Coronado
"If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying." That's the first time I've heard that, and now I feel justified for cheating during ITE at RTC.
Where you at Corey station? Your CTN?
@@denavar9704 ye
When I was down in FL once not too long ago to catch up with some/college/Army BUDS, pun intended. It was my turn to get the beers, I see this guy, looked about in his late thirties, with fucking Kermit the frog with tactical gear, holding Poseidon's trident, and an anchor on the back ground. There was the heads of UBL, Hussein and his two sons, Hitler, and some others I didn't recognize. It was busy, but could hear him speak. While I waited, I asked, "Frogman huh." He replied "Yes, sir, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria..." He was not in uniform, but did have several red flags. I said "I don't if I could complete BUD's training, what class where you in." Then he replied. .. ..."234." My beers arrive. I replied, "Man the dudes who graduated got invited to the White House." Hahaha. He replied "Yes, we were. We met various members of CLINTON's cabinet members, the director of the CIA, JCS, and old other old school SEALs. Army boy?" Yes, he was a wide dude, white hair starting to grow. I told him, "class 234 graduated on June of 2001, just, fyi, have a god one" My BUD's were watching me, asked Stolen Valor, I replied "No, just somebody who wanted but never actually tried." You are right Marine, some men, and women, who look weak at first, something in them came out to be true soldiers.
9:50 No one in BUD/S is out of shape, because the physical screening test is the first hurdle. Then is the indoctrination period. Most will not pass the screening, and many will drop out during indoc. Everyone in BUD/S is a great athlete already, you cant get there without being one. Thats why they say BUD/S is 90% mental. Because to even get there, youre provedly in great physical shape. Though to be fair, perhaps the standards for entry were lower back in those days. But nowadays the guys in BUD/S are in tip top shape from the start.
You need to remember that at this time, there was no BUD/s Prep. It was old school screening test, get your orders, report to BUD/s.
murilo ninj Good point, thanks
Probably the thing I'll be worried about if I ever get the chance to go to a Raider or Recon selection once I'm in the Marines, is getting injured while at the INDOC process or during selection. Like at Raider selection you have to do rucks runs and I'd mostly be worried about a knee blowout or a torn ACL.
Man he’s talking about people “shouldn’t be falling apart on day one” then like a minute later the narrator reveals it’s ONLY hour 1!!!! Man there’s 23 more hours boys!!!!!
Im sure the 1st hour is as bad as the 24th hour...torture.
Your Awesome Bro, Greetings from Australia
2:33 I thought that dude was balding with gray hair and a gray beard. I was thinking how is a 70 year old in Navy Seal Training?
This is great! Definitely would watch a bunch of videos of class 234
there is this youtube channel called "Rasha Reacts" on their David Goggins video they exposed Seal Training and BUDS.. navy seal training doesnt exist and is built around lies and ignorance