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The Warrior Elite: The Forging of SEAL Class 228
With a postscript describing SEAL efforts in Afghanistan, The Warrior Elite takes you into the toughest, longest, and most relentless military
training in the world.
What does it take to become a Navy SEAL? What makes talented, intelligent young men volunteer for physical punishment, cold water, and days without sleep? In The Warrior Elite, former Navy SEAL Dick Couch docum...more
training in the world.
What does it take to become a Navy SEAL? What makes talented, intelligent young men volunteer for physical punishment, cold water, and days without sleep? In The Warrior Elite, former Navy SEAL Dick Couch docum...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
January 28th 2003
by Three Rivers Press
(first published 2001)
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The book Warrior Elite follows BUD/S Class 228 in there training for the Navy SEAL Trident. Dick Couch follows and writes about the struggles and turmoils that Class 228, and the previous classes before him had to endure. In the first few chapters they are in First Phase, which is designed to weed out the weak and the trainees who are not at there peak physical condition. The true test of this is hell week in which the trainees go through 5 and 1/2 days of non stop training; during this they wil...more
Title: The Warrior Elite
Author: Dick Couch
Genre: non- fiction
Content overview: Navy seal training
Intended audience: Anybody who likes war books
B.Book summary
The book starts out as the navy seals going into war. When you read on it goes into many chapters of the navy seals training. They start out easy then when the commander thinks there ready to advance into training, they put the navy seals into what they call " Hell week". They would have to roll through mud and train in the water. The p...more
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A. The Warrior Elite- Dick Couch- Non Fiction- training- anyone that likes war books.
B. In the book, "the warrior elite", a group of guys come together to go through basic training to become a navy seal. There are some challenging obstacles that these men face. For example: the men had to go in freezing cold water and float for 30 minutes. Another thing that these men had to do was run 4 miles and they had to get within the time range. Only 18 of the 25 men that trained, made it out and gradu...more
Title- The Warrior Elite
Author-Dick Couch
Genre- Nonfiction
Content overview- Navy Seals Training
Intended Audience Anybody that likes war books.
Book Summary- My book starts out with a huge war scene. A small group of Navy Seals go into a radio tower and lock it down. They then defend off the tower from a Militia. My book then breaks off into the training the Navy Seals go though in becoming a Navy Seal. First is phase one. This is the physical and learning part, the instructors make the trainees...more
Author-Dick Couch
Genre- Nonfiction
Content overview- Navy Seals Training
Intended Audience Anybody that likes war books.
Book Summary- My book starts out with a huge war scene. A small group of Navy Seals go into a radio tower and lock it down. They then defend off the tower from a Militia. My book then breaks off into the training the Navy Seals go though in becoming a Navy Seal. First is phase one. This is the physical and learning part, the instructors make the trainees...more
Wondering what it takes to become a U.S. Navy SEAL? This book was written by DIck Couch, a graduate of BUD/S class 45 in 1969 (top of his class) and he follows class 228 through 6 months of some of the most brutal training int he world. The author describes finishing BUD/S training as analogous to child birth, i.e. the pain is quickly pushed aside by the joy of finally having it behind you. Mealtime is described as "a dreamy hiatus in a relentless existence of cold and pain."
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This account of the travails of a group of naval officers and sailors, starting with nearly a hundred who want to become SEALs and ending with ten or so actually making it through the initial training - the SEAL version of boot camp, really, although they've all been through either Navy boot camp or the Naval Academy already - is a grinding read. I saw SEALs a few times during my own 20 years in the Marine Corps, and I'd read some things about them, but I didn't know this much about them before...more
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This should really be 3 and a half stars. It was fascinating to read about the training that Navy SEALs go through-- I am in complete awe of these men (including my little cousin-- who I guess isn't so little any more!).
The actual writing of this book was sort of hit or miss, and I couldn't ever tell if this was because there's a lot of classified information that can't be conveyed, or if Couch is assuming that his audience knows a lot more about the military than I know. Or possibly both. But...more
The actual writing of this book was sort of hit or miss, and I couldn't ever tell if this was because there's a lot of classified information that can't be conveyed, or if Couch is assuming that his audience knows a lot more about the military than I know. Or possibly both. But...more
The Warrior Elite shows the SEAL's training up close and personal, including all the struggles and obstacles that these men have to overcome.
This book starts off at the basic BUD/S training of students and what kind of exercises they have to proceed threw and each exercise has a requirement. These SEAL's in training have only a short period of time to comprehend and preform the skills that they are being taught by their instructors. As time goes on the amount of people they are surrounded by van...more
This book starts off at the basic BUD/S training of students and what kind of exercises they have to proceed threw and each exercise has a requirement. These SEAL's in training have only a short period of time to comprehend and preform the skills that they are being taught by their instructors. As time goes on the amount of people they are surrounded by van...more
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Found this book surprisingly inspiring. At every point I had to control the urge to "drop down and push 'em out"! It was really inspiring to me to see how strong the human body is and even more how much influence our minds have on our bodies.
I was surprised at how the training emphasizes a positive attitude (punishes people who feel sorry for themselves), team work, attention to detail and extremely high standards. If you forget about the fact that there men are being trained to kill at close r...more
I was surprised at how the training emphasizes a positive attitude (punishes people who feel sorry for themselves), team work, attention to detail and extremely high standards. If you forget about the fact that there men are being trained to kill at close r...more
I am really enjoying this book. I love learning about how groups of people do things and the Navy Seals are amazing. I have a new respect for them. Dick Couch is a former Navy Seal and does an excellent job sharing the trials of training. The men that make it through this program know what physical and mental pain are and how to look beyond that to something greater. Talk about a strong will. An amazing read and a quick read. I need to finish this so I can get back to my housework - or maybe I w...more
This book was really interesting. It's very much a guide to the BUD/S indoctrination and first phase, with very specific details about the process. It's less about strategy, and more about some of the challenges faced by individuals trying to become SEALs. A great book for those interested in learning more about the actual nuts and bolts of BUD/S, and a little more general information on becoming a SEAL. I had hoped this book was more of a memoir but it really isn't, although Couch was a SEAL hi...more
This was a fascinating look into the creation of a United States Navy SEAL. The men who try for this program and then succeed are truly special. The men are physically fit, intelligent, and team-oriented. Most of all, these men are determined to succeed and, most especially, to win. All the men depicted in this book are admirable and come from all walks of life. I also felt that several mental aspects portrayed in the book could be applied to general life. This was an intriguing and thought-prov...more
This was a highly motivating read. One can only think of what they would do if placed in a similar situation. I'm sure than every one would say that they have the motivation, heart, and drive to be on the teams. However, if it was easy, everyone would be a SEAL.
Couch takes you through the evolution of soldiers to the warrior that it takes to become a SEAL. And what he takes you through is only the beginning. The instructors at BUD/S say that the only easy day was yesterday.
This was a great book...more
Couch takes you through the evolution of soldiers to the warrior that it takes to become a SEAL. And what he takes you through is only the beginning. The instructors at BUD/S say that the only easy day was yesterday.
This was a great book...more
A very fascinating read - it takes you through the process of what it takes to become a SEAL. Just reading about constantly dropping for push ups, running miles on sand, training in the cold Pacific Ocean and being physically pushed with no sleep made me tired and drained. I had always known becoming a SEAL is difficult but after reading this, I am now more in awe of their physical and mental abilities. If you're curious about what it takes to be a SEAL, you'll definitely find this an interestin...more
Maybe we've all heard of the Navy SEALs, but this book was (for me) like opening the lid of a box to give a good peek into their world. Focuses mostly on the incredibly intense training process, and is really helpful for those who are considering joining the SEALs (or for those who know people who are considering... :)). It's also just a really interesting read; the dedication and commitment of these young men is something fierce!
This book takes the reader inside the forming of SEAL class 228...from day 1 as a BUD/S class to becoming a full fledged member of the Navy SEAL team. I really enjoyed learning all the details of what is involved to become the best of the best. You can't help but compare your physical fitness to some of the things that they partake in during the training and it is absolutely ridiculous on a singular level, mind you they are doing all these things on little to no sleep on a day-in, day-out basis....more
The Warrior Elite by Dick Couch serves two purposes. By chronicling the BUD/S training/screening for SEAL hopefuls, Mr. Couch instills 1) a deep appreciation for the determination and skill of these warriors and 2) a profound sense of inadequacy in my own manhood.
I don't suspect him of doing this intentionally, but as I read what these military mend endured during the 29 weeks of BUD/S, I couldn't help but to question my ability to endure the same treatment. I think we would all like to consider...more
I don't suspect him of doing this intentionally, but as I read what these military mend endured during the 29 weeks of BUD/S, I couldn't help but to question my ability to endure the same treatment. I think we would all like to consider...more
Great book! Very interesting. It's really amazing to read what the guys have to go through. Couch is a good author -- this book could be very dry but it isn't at all. Couch really goes into what it's like, especially because he went through BUD/S himself, so you get some comparisons. It's a neat inside look, and definitely worth a read if you have any interest whatsoever in the subject.
I snatched this from my step-son's growing collection of books about the SEALs and the Naval Academy - it is a very accessible and fast-paced account of SEAL training, I found myself wanting to read on to see what horribleness was next and who would survive it. I guess the SEALs is a good name for a bunch who spend so much time "wet, cold, and sandy."
Very detailed account of Buds training. These warriors go through hell over and over to attain status and reputation among a few elite men. Training never ends with these guys. Graduating buds doesn't even guarantee their trident. They still have another six months of advanced training before they get to a team and after they graduate advanced training they may earn their trident. Then they will begin an 18 month work up with their new team before they get deployed. Each of these stages of train...more
I bought this to help me get some background on SEAL TEAM 666, a book I'm writing for St. Martin's Press. This is an amazing inside the life sort of story and is giving me tremendous help in formulating my fictional SEAL team. Incidentally, I met a SEAL from Class 227 while reading his on an airplane and we got to talk for a bit.
This is one of the many such books I have in my library. Dick Couch is good at giving you a precise picture of special operations training. Not many civilians are aware of the amount or level of training our warriors are put through in order to the jobs we ask them to do. I'm glad Dick finally painted a clear picture.
Great glimpse into the training of Navy SEALS. The way that Dick writes is both intriguing and informative. HE lets you experience the pain and grit that the soon-to-be SEALS experience in their time there. It is even better in the fact that he went through the same training before. Great read
An engrossing account of a Navy SEAL training class, from start to finish. This book is a good companion to Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell because Luttrell is one of the students in the class covered by this book.
I've decided I don't have what it takes to be a Navy SEAL.
I've decided I don't have what it takes to be a Navy SEAL.
I read this book as a follow up to a book that my husband recommended to me. SEAL training is brutal and I am amazed by the tenacity of the men who complete the training. I was fascinated by the training methods and discipline required of this elite Special Ops group.
Easily one of my favorite books; a must read for anyone planning on going to BUD/S or for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a SEAL (THE Warrior Elite). Whenever I feel weak, tired, or like bitching about life, I think of these guys and what it takes.
Good book, but I only gave it 3 stars because you need to be really interested in the SEALS to appreciate it. I kept getting lost at the end when he was talking about FTX because I have no experience in that and it was hard for me to imagine up on my own.
I thought this book was fascinating. I loved learning from the ground up what it takes to be a Navy SEAL. I really felt like I had a vested interest in these guys. I have grown to have even more respect than I did before. Well worth the read.
Loved this book - looking into getting the sequel about the advanced SEAL training now! This was a great book for anyone interested in what it takes to become elite -- and I don't just mean at being a SEAL or a member of the military. These guys go througha a lot, physically and mentally, and it's amazing to see how the few that succeed manage to get through and what happens to the rest. It's written by a retired SEAL who went through training decades earlier, and he compares and contrasts moder...more
Dick Couch is as brilliant of a writer is he is a hero. I love books that focus on the spirit, devotion, discipline and courage of special forces. So inspiring. This book was very well written.
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Mr. Couch graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1967. He graduated from BUD/S training in Class 45 in 1969. He was a case officer for the CIA.
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