No. You can come straight from Boot Camp.
No.
two weeks
They deploy often and execute operations on a nightly basis.
It depends on your rate/rank, but yes, the Navy does issue knives, be it seamanship/utility knives or combat knives (SEAL's, SeaBee's).
Some people think that a Navy Seal Sniper is safer than Navy Seal Infantry. Some people think that Navy Seal Infantry is safer than a Navy Seal Sniper.
Navy SEAL. If you can take it.
SEAL.
A kenning for a Navy SEAL could be "ocean shadow," emphasizing their stealth and expertise in maritime operations. Another option might be "warrior of the waves," highlighting their combat readiness and connection to the sea. These poetic phrases capture the essence of their elite training and mission.
Pretty much all branches of the military use some type of combat fitness test. Combat fitness tests are especially important for special operations forces such as the Navy SEAL program.
The reason that women cannot enter the SEAL program is that women are currently prohibited by law to engage in direct combat as part of ground forces. However, that requirement does not prohibit women from EOD Team duty.
Navy Seal training lasts about nine months.
The only way to serve on a SEAL team without being in the Navy is by joining the Air Force, becoming a Combat Controller. After that, the Air Force will put you on a special operations team that needs someone with those skills. The teams include Army Rangers and Special Forces teams, AF Special Tactics Teams, and Navy SEAL teams. You won't be a SEAL in the sense of the word, but you will operate with them in the field as part of the team.