LAND EQUIPMENT desert | arctic | woodland jungle | assault force | mountaineering

LAND WARFARE - Deep in a tropical rain forest, invisible men from SEAL Team ONE creep through the foliage, blending with their surroundings and silently signaling their movements through the ranks. Dressed in jungle fatigues, carrying CAR 15's with M-203 grenade launchers, two M-60's and a shotgun for close-in work, these SEALs are right at home. Across the world in a different time zone, a SEAL Team TWO sniper team sets up on a ridge in Eastern Europe to observe the movement of Rebel troops in Bosnia. Clad in cold weather gear and arctic over whites, they carry high-powered satellite communications gear, spotter scopes, GPS, and the SASR .50 caliber sniper rifle. The men work silently and efficiently - oblivious to the sub-zero temperature. Across the ocean in the Sahara Desert, a squad from SEAL Team THREE clad in desert cammies move out on a downed pilot rescue mission in their two Desert Patrol Vehicle dune buggies. Equipped with an M-60, .50 cal Machine Gun, MK-19 20mm gatling gun and two AT-4 rockets each, the DPV can pack a mean punch if need be. This mission calls for speed and concealment though, as an American's life hangs in the balance. 

SEALS operate in all climates and all terrains. Each Team specializes in a particular region of the world - their "AO," or Area of Operations. Special tactics, techniques and gear have been developed over the years to enable the SEALs to excel in any environment - jungle, arctic, woodland or desert. Here we will outline all the unclassified equipment load outs for the teams in the various locations these items are needed. Items on this page are still under construction - please be patient!

DESERT OPERATIONS

The purview of SEAL Teams THREE (Centcom) and EIGHT (Mediterranean and Africa). The SEALs proved themselves in this climate during the Gulf War and in Somolia. Overcoming the heat and arid climate poses special challenges. Mobility is a key factor, and Special Warfare relies on the Desert Humvee and the Desert Patrol Vehicle to move over long distances in the desert. Camouflage is also a challenge, as the desert provides little cover and concealment. Camouflage netting is a must, as well as observation posts and a strong communications plan.

ARCTIC OPERATIONS

SEAL Team TWO is responsible for Eastern Europe and the old Soviet Union. SEAL Team FIVE on the West Coast is responsible for the Northern Pacific regions - like North Korea and China. Both teams require a high degree of winter warfare training and are quite adept at operating in this forbidding environment.

WOODLAND & JUNGLE OPERATIONS

SEAL Team FOUR on the East Coast has the South and Central America AO - full of jungle and mountainous woodland terrain. Team ONE's AO is the Southern Pacific region - including most of Asia (minus China, North Korea and Japan). 

ASSAULT FORCE

With the current threats of terrorism and urban crisis, SEALs from all the Teams, and from the counter-terrorist unit of SEAL Team SIX in particular, are prepared for rapid response with highly surgically and efficient Close Quarter Battle tactics and equipment. Here is a pictorial sampling!

MOUNTAINEERING

Regardless of where SEAL's find themselves operating, their ability to navigate and traverse adverse terrain is a key to mission success. SEAL's are well versed in the equipment and techniques for mountain climbing and orienteering in all climates.

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