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Also known as: Advance Seal Delivery System Maintainer, Amphibian Crewmember, Basic Combatant Swimmer, Combatant Swimmer (SEAL)
You arrive before dawn at a secure training facility on a sprawling US military base. The air is cool and crisp as you head to the armory. You systematically draw your M4 carbine, sidearm, plate carrier, and comms gear. In the team room, the smell of strong coffee hangs heavy. You review the day's scenario brief, a direct action raid simulation, ensuring every piece of your kit is prepped and ready for immediate deployment.
The outlook for Special Force careers is stable through 2035. You might start as an infantry soldier or paratrooper, gaining experience in military operations. With advanced training and leadership skills, you could move into roles such as a Special Operations Commander or Intelligence Officer.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$50,000 - $80,000
Estimated for US-wide average
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Critical Incident Response/Special Police Operations
Bachelor • Law & Public Administration • 4 years
Military Operational Art and Science/Studies
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Military and Strategic Leadership
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
Bachelor • Law & Public Administration • 4 years
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
Bachelor • Law & Public Administration • 4 years
Homeland Security
Bachelor • Law & Public Administration • 4 years