Sea Capabilities of the U.S. Navy SEALs: An Examination of America's Maritime Commandos

SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land; the environments where U.S. Navy SEALs train and operate. This book explores the sea capabilities of our nations foremost special operations commandos and is the second of a three-volume trilogy published by Phoca Press. The first Air Capabilities of the U.S. Navy SEALs by Captain (SEAL) Norm Olson and Commander (SEAL) Tom Hawkins was published in December 2017 and is available at phocapress.com. The land capabilities narrative completes the trilogy. This book provides perspectives regarding: Naval Special Mission UnitsEvolution of Combat DivingCombat Swimming and Diving World War II Maritime MobilitySurface Ship Support CapabilitiesSubmarine Capabilities DevelopmentKorean War and Vietnam OperationsOffice of Strategic Services Maritime UnitCombatant Submersibles - SEAL Delivery VehiclesAdvanced Technology Underwater Breathing ApparatusThis book explores the daring and innovative sea capabilities of our nations foremost special operations commandos and is the second of a three-volume trilogy. Author Tom Hawkins is a retired Navy SEAL officer who led the development of maritime capabilities in combat diving and submarines and submersible operations.