BUDS Rope-To-Ring





A first phase Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL candidate grasps the rope on the rope transfer portion of the obstacle course at Naval Special Warfare Center on Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., April 30, 2009. The eight-week course trains, prepares and examines a SEAL candidate's abilities in physical conditioning; water competency; mental tenacity and teamwork. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shauntae Hinkle-Lymas

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