There are certainly a lot of unscrupulous people out there who would not hesitate to pass themselves as US Navy SEALs just to cheat someone or get a job. However, there are a number of ways by which you can spot if someone who claims him/herself as a Navy SEAL is telling the truth.
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Henry Constance served nearly 20 years with the UDT (Underwater Demolition Team). During this time he spent 3 tours in Vietnam. In his vivid and raw novel: Good to Go: The Life And Times Of A Decorated Member Of The U.s. Navy’s Elite Seal Team Two, Henry Constance reveals the true terrors of war and of being a Navy SEAL.

Most people know Jesse Ventura as a pro-wrestler or as the Governor of Minnesota from 1999 – 2003. However, prior to his high profile public image Jesse Ventura also served as an United States Navy SEAL. In fact, he has been quoted as saying that his body building and physical appearance are direct results of his discipline and training which he gained while serving as a Navy SEAL.

There is one medal that all Navy SEALs will acquire during their years of service. This medal is commonly referred to as the “SEAL Trident.” However, it is also known as the Special Warfare Insignia or “The Budweiser”. This medal is a sign that the person who wears it has successfully passed the Navy’s Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training. This is a special training session that must be passed by all individuals before they become an official Navy SEAL.

All branches of the United States Military have very specific uniforms which they require their service men and women to wear. When it comes to the United States Navy SEALs there are three distinct types of uniforms which they are issued: