Combat Swimmers Collection

Navy SEALs practice high speed boat cast and recovery
Navy SEALs jump from the high speed boat to the tied off inflatable boat small (IBS) and then into the water during cast and recovery operations in Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii in 1996

Navy SEAL combat swimmer wearing a closed circuit rebreather
A Navy SEAL combat swimmer on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl Harbor along the shoreline of Ford Island in

A Navy SEAL combat swimmer adjusts his dive mask while on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl Harbor along

Navy SEALs combat swimmers donn their equipment in a utility boat
A pair of Navy SEAL combat swimmers donn their facemask and prepare to purge all the nitrogen from their LAR-V oxygen underwater breathing apparatus prior to entering the water for training in

Navy SEALs neutrally ballast a MK-V Limpet Assembly Module
A Swimmer Delivery Vehicle pilot and navigator ballast a 100lb MK5 Limpet Assembly Module (LAM). They add water to the end caps to neutrally ballast the LAM at the ship attack depth

Navy SEALs submerge and lock back into the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) assisted by the DDS deck crewman while the host submarine is underway in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii

A Navy SEAL combat swimmer uses the compass on the attack board to take a bearing on the target before deflating his lifejacket and diving to begin the clandestine compass swim

Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators use the buoy and winch line to retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the surface

U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmers place a MK-1 Limpet mine onto a target
A pair of U.S. Navy SEAL combat swimmers wearing Draeger Lar-V oxygen rebreathers, emplace a MK-1 Limpet mine onto a target in the turbid waters of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, circa 1996

Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators have retrieved a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC), cargo strapped it down on the DDS track and cradle system

Navy SEALs disconnect the harness holding down a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators, on deck of an underway submarine, begin to disconnect the harness holding down the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC)

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle breaks away from the Dry Deck Shelter on a submarine
The Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Hangar Supervisor hand signals to the SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) to break away from the line and commence the SDV transit and operation

A soldier conducts a combat dive mission off the back of a CH-47 Chinook
March 16, 2015 - A soldier with Operational Detachment Alpha 1215, 1st Special Forces Group, runs off the back of a CH-47F Chinook helicopter while conducting a simulated combat dive mission in

An over the shoulder view of a Navy SEAL combat swimmer diving the Draeger LAR-V oxygen rebreather, a Secumar lifejacket, carrying a MK-1 limpet mine on a backpack

View looking up at a Navy SEAL combat swimmer wearing his low volume face mask, Secumar Lifejacket and Draeger LAR-V oxygen rebreather that utilizes two flexible hoses for oxygen intake

Special Forces combat diver takes a look at his compass to make sure he is on course to the target

A U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmer
A Navy SEAL combat swimmer, diving a oxygen rebreather, taking a quick sneak and peak above the waterline to ensure he is on course to the target

A U. S. Navy SEAL surfaces with his weapon drawn
May 18, 2005 - A U.S. Navy SEAL surfaces with his weapon drawn during a combat swimmer training dive

An over under view of a Navy SEAL combat swimmer conducting a sneak and peak with his head just above the water surface during combat swimmer training off the coast of San Diego, California

Crewmen disconnect the cargo straps from the combat rubber raiding craft on the dry
An above view of the Dry Deck Shelter deck captain and crewman disconnecting cargo straps from the combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) tied down onto the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)

U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmer pair navigate the waters of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
U.S. Navy SEAL combat swimmer pair diving LAR-V pure oxygen rebreather, navigate using a swimmer attack board to reach a target ship in the murky waters of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

A pair of Navy SEAL combat swimmers transition from underwater to the surface
Two Navy SEALs transition from under the water and begin crossing the beach wearing Draeger LAR-V oxygen rebreathers, lifejackets and weapons at the ready as they near a guard tower on the shore

Dry Deck Shelter rewmen release the hold down straps from an inflating Combat Rubber
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) deck crewmen release the hold down straps from a slowly inflating Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) as it rises from the DDS cradle below. Other deck crewman

Navy divers on a training reconnaissance exercise

Divers prepare to launch a SEAL Delivery Vehicle
Atlantic Ocean, May 5, 2005 - A member of the SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team prepares to launch one of the teams SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDV)

Combat swimmers swim above a Seal Delivery Vehicle
SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Pilot and Navigator, wearing MK-15 closed circuit rebreathers, swim above the strapped down SDV toward the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)

U. S. Army Green Beret exits a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
February 6, 2013 - A U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Beret exits a CH-47 Chinook helicopter into a bay during helocast training at Eglin Base Air Force Base, Florida

A Navy SEAL climbs aboard a SEAL Delivery vehicle before launching from a submarine
Atlantic Ocean, May 5, 2005 - A member of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two climbs aboard one of the teams SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDV)

A Navy SEAL combat swimmer navigates the water utilizing a compass board
A Navy SEAL conducting a combat swimmer navigation training utilizing the compass board for navigation and wearing a Draeger LAR-V oxygen rebreather

Navy SEALs combat swimmers in a utility boat adjust their dive masks
A pair of Navy SEALs combat swimmers adjusts their dive masks while on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl

A Navy SEAL provides security with a MP5 submachine gun
A Navy SEAL member of the SEAL Delivery Vehicle team, wearing a wetsuit and camoflauge top, stands guard with his MP5 Navy model submachine gun during a cross the beach operation while his squad

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle hovers above the Dry Deck Shelter next to the outer hangar door
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) hovers tethered above the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) deep submergence system track

A Seal Delivery Vehicle is tied down onto the DDS cradle aboard USS Kamehameha
A Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Deck Captain ties down the MK-8 Mod-1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) onto the DDS cradle while underway on the USS Kamehameha submarine during operations in the Pacific Ocean

Navy Seals combat swimmers sitting in a combat rubber raiding craft, Oahu, Hawaii
Two pairs of SEAL Team THREE (ST-3) combat swimmers sitting in a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) dawn their face mask and prepare to go on bag for two minutes to breath out all the nitrogen in

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"Unleashing the Aquatic Warriors: Navy SEALs Mastering Combat Swimmers' Techniques" In their relentless pursuit of excellence, Navy SEALs practice high-speed boat cast and recovery techniques to ensure seamless operations in any environment. With unwavering determination, these elite combat swimmers navigate treacherous waters with precision and skill. Adorned in closed circuit rebreathers, a crucial piece of equipment allowing for stealthy underwater missions, Navy SEAL combat swimmers become one with the depths. Adjusting their dive masks with utmost focus, they prepare to plunge into the unknown. Within the confines of a utility boat, these formidable warriors don their gear meticulously. Each strap tightened and every tool checked; readiness is paramount as they face challenges head-on. Neutrally ballasting a MK-V Limpet Assembly Module ensures optimal maneuverability beneath the surface. A glimpse into their world reveals an awe-inspiring sight - a lone Navy SEAL combat swimmer gracefully gliding through azure waters like a true aquatic predator. Their training honed to perfection enables them to execute covert operations undetected. Dry Deck Shelter operators demonstrate remarkable teamwork as they retrieve deflating combat rubber raiding crafts from unforgiving seas. The resilience displayed by these professionals is unparalleled as they overcome obstacles encountered during intense missions. Once again aboard the utility boat, Navy SEALs prepare themselves for action by donning their equipment methodically. Every detail attended to; nothing left to chance when lives are at stake. With unwavering resolve etched on their faces, U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmers expertly place MK-1 Limpet mines onto targets – precise strikes that leave adversaries bewildered and defeated. The retrieval process continues as Dry Deck Shelter operators recover yet another combat rubber raiding craft from turbulent waters. Adapting swiftly amidst unpredictable conditions showcases the versatility possessed by these extraordinary individuals.