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.

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.