Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
726A UDT/SEAL Candidate
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A UDT/SEAL Candidate volunteers for Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL, explosive ordnance disposal, or diver training. This enlisted designation applies to volunteers for any of these three training paths.
Core Skills
- advanced physical conditioning
- water confidence
- combat swimming
- dive operations
- small unit teamwork
- stress tolerance
- land navigation
- field survival
- selection preparation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Blaster's Tool and Supply Company Blaster's Calculator
Civilian Career Paths
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Emergency Management
- Fire Protection
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors Open Water Diver
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Certification
- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED
Career Growth
- PADI Rescue Diver
- PADI Divemaster
- Commercial Diver Certification
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
What the Work Involves
- Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed.
- Tie specified lengths of delaying fuses into patterns in order to time sequences of explosions.
- Place safety cones around blast areas to alert other workers of danger zones, and signal workers as necessary to ensure that they clear blast sites prior to explosions.
- Place explosive charges in holes or other spots; then detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials.
- Insert, pack, and pour explosives, such as dynamite, ammonium nitrate, black powder, or slurries into blast holes; then shovel drill cuttings, admit water into boreholes, and tamp material to compact charges.
Related Occupations
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
- Helpers--Extraction Workers
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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