How Did Navy SEAL Chadd Wright Complete S.E.R.E School

Published on May 12, 2022
Duration: 12:38

This video details Navy SEAL Chadd Wright's intense S.E.R.E. (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) training, the final hurdle before earning the Trident. Wright recounts a near-career-ending urban evasion incident involving a restaurant break-in and subsequent legal issues. He also describes the brutal simulated POW conditions, including capture, interrogation, and resistance training, followed by a challenging desert survival escape.

Quick Summary

S.E.R.E. (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) is the final course in Navy SEAL Qualification Training (SQT). Chadd Wright describes its intensity, including simulated capture, interrogation, and desert survival, noting a near-career-ending urban evasion incident.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to S.E.R.E. School
  2. 01:09Training Pipeline Context
  3. 02:09Urban Evasion Incident
  4. 04:17Legal Repercussions
  5. 06:19Capture and Interrogation
  6. 08:15Resistance Phase
  7. 09:13Escape and Desert Survival
  8. 11:12Post-Training Aftermath

Frequently Asked Questions

What is S.E.R.E. School in the context of Navy SEAL training?

S.E.R.E. stands for Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape. It is the final course in Seal Qualification Training (SQT), a critical step that SEAL candidates must complete before receiving their Trident insignia.

What challenges did Chadd Wright face during his S.E.R.E. training?

Chadd Wright endured intense physical and mental challenges, including simulated capture, 12-hour suspensions, sleep and food deprivation, interrogation tactics, and a difficult desert survival escape scenario.

What was the 'Rice King' incident during Chadd Wright's training?

During an urban evasion exercise, Chadd Wright and his team broke into a Chinese restaurant called 'Rice King' to steal civilian clothes and blend in. This led to legal issues but was ultimately dropped before his graduation.

How did the resistance phase of S.E.R.E. training test candidates?

The resistance phase involved keeping students in small boxes, depriving them of food and sleep, and subjecting them to physical and mental humiliation to test their ability to resist interrogation and maintain discipline under extreme stress.

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