How Long Does It Take To Be A Navy Seal?

How Long Does It Take To Be A Navy Seal? Training consists of: 12+ months of initial training that includes Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL BUD/S School, Parachute Jump School and SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) 18 months of pre-deployment training and intensive specialized training. How long do Navy SEALs have to serve? Navy SEALs are eligible for