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Old 05-01-2012, 08:24   #5
Sarski
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Recruiting efforts are being stepped up in San Diego and Norfolk, Va., where SEALs and SWCCs have joined in local swim programs geared toward children and young adults, as well as in Detroit and Dearborn, Mich., home to large concentrations of blacks and Arab Americans.
Also home to high crime rates.

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Nearly 100 of the 1,900 athletes, about 80% of whom were minorities, asked for more information about naval special warfare or becoming a SEAL, Smith said. "That is a pool of 100 young talented men. That right there is success for us."
So out of that 100, 30 might actually be eligeble and want to sign to join, some with waivers...and after passing the entry PT exam, 20 might go to BUDS. (If they "survive" basic). Out of that, two or three might actually make it, four tops. And that is a big might all things considered.

Which basically means the rest of the 26 washouts will go to the general fleet and experience life at sea...diversity for the fleet.

Meanwile, hotels, meals and other per diem and general travel expenses rack up in an effort to find those 3 or 4 out of 1900...

Wouldn't it make more sense to recruit from within the ranks?

Last edited by Sarski; 05-01-2012 at 08:44.
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