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How to Study for BUDS math test

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brad-mcleod-graduate-BUDS I failed out of Navy SEAL BUDS training on a math test.

I was over half way through and had finished Dive Pool Comp.

I was removed from BUDS Class 125 and sent to the fleet Navy for a year and chip paint and swab the deck. Don’t be that guy.

I wish I would have spent 20 hours or so studying the Dive tables test forwards and backwards until I could do the problems in my sleep.

BUDS Dive Phase

Study now and be ahead of the curve.

While I was in the fleet Navy on the USS Cleveland (LPD-7) I studied basic math, algebra and pre-calculus and lots of math word problems.

I put in the extra work at night so that I could get back to Coronado and complete the training.

Links to Dive Tables problems to study.

http://faculty.winthrop.edu/thackerw/PHED226/tables/practice_dive_table_problems.htm

http://www.fish-tail.com/docs/tables.pdf

http://aquaticconnection.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/dive-table-practice-problems.pdf

I came back in Class 132 and graduated with no failed evolutions or safety violations.

Quote from Stew Smith (Navy SEAL) “Also understand Algebra and Science, as you will see this math and physics in Dive Training when you apply Laws of Physics to the body while diving. Specifically Charles Law and Boyle’s Law will be used learning how to SCUBA Dive in the Navy.”

Charles Law:
http://www.chm.davidson.edu/vce/gaslaws/charleslaw.html

Boyles Law:
http://www.chm.davidson.edu/vce/gaslaws/boyleslaw.html

Question from our readers online.

Question: What is the difficulty of bud/s navy seal math test? The test are not that hard but you need to make sure you study now to be prepared.

Question: What is the best book to study for Navy SEAL ASVAB test?

I think you mean the military ASVAB test.

Check out the ASVAB Study Guide 2014: ASVAB Test Prep with Practice Questions to study and get ready for the ASVAB test.

Don’t wait till the last minute like me and start now.

Question: What is a good book that will let you know more of what to expect at BUDS?

We like the book Breaking BUD/S: How Regular Guys Can Become Navy SEALs as it tells you what to expect.

Yes; you will still have to train hard and be committed.

Question: So I’m in high school right now and my parents think I need the act to get into the navy after high school. I’m pretty sure I just need the asvab. Do I need the act or am I correct and just need the asvab? Also can you send me a list of work outs that they will do at buds? Dylan

Answer: Are you talking to your high school guidance counselor and Navy SEAL recruiter? They will have the best up to date info for you.

Question: Hey man, I’m sure you get these questions all the time, but I was wondering how old were you when you went to BUD/s? Also, you said you failed out the first time because of a math test. How bad are the academics to become a Seal?

Answer: I went to the Navy at 19 years old and started BUDS at 20 years old. If I had it to do over again I would enter the Navy the day after high school graduation. You have to have a good ASVAB score to get a contract. The math is not that hard you just have to study hard now while you are in high school.

About the Author:
bradBrad McLeod knows first hand about mental toughness after being kicked out of a top tier Spec Ops training unit. He failed out of BUD/S the first time after failing a math test (made it through Hell Week and Dive Pool Comp). He came back a year later and graduated and served as an operator on the Navy SEAL Teams with a total of 6 years of military service.

Today he is one of the most sought after mental conditioning coaches in the world having recently returned from Ireland, Southern California, Pennsylvania and parts unknown in north Florida. SEALgrinderPT audios and Ebooks have been downloaded in 20 different countries around the globe. Contact Brad [email protected]

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Comments

  1. First let me tell you that your website is been really helpful to me and second i really would appreciate if you can help me or guide me, i going to take the ASVAB to became a Navy SEAL but i have problems with the math test. so i want to know if you can give me any websites or books that you recommend me.

    and another thing i really appreciated that you serve our country and thats a dream that i want to accomplish.

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  2. Great information,

    Thank you for the guidance in getting here with your link, not to mention the quick response in email, this helps answer not only the original question concerning decompression limits I had but also leads into some guidance for the ASVAB.

    Control, Safety, and Motivation
    Appreciation yet again

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  3. I have talked to you once before. But not about the mentall aspect of BUDs. What kind of math test etc are in BUDs? And i actually get F’s in math in my high school classes. It is my worst subject, any type of math is so hard for me. Help please, thank you.
    P.S. I am 17 and a junior in hs. Football and wrestling.

    -Jordan

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  4. Hello Mr. Brad. I’m about to ship out and head to boot camp, after boot camp I will be going to be BUD/S to get a shot at being a navy SEAL which has been my life long goal. I feel 100% confident in everything BUT math…. I just watched one of your videos on YouTube and found out you failed a math test and were sent to the fleet…. Math has been my enemy and I almost didn’t graduate high school because of it. If you could let me know what kind/ level of math it was to help me better prepare my self to being successful at BUD/S and joining your guys community. And if there are any of little pieces of advice you have for me they would be very much appreciated!
    Thanks Brad,
    Elijah Stewart

    Oh, and thank you for your service!
    HOOYAH!

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  5. Hi I’m fourteen and I want to be a navy seal I know people think that it’s stupid for a fourteen year old wanting to be a navy seal they tell me your to young you don’t know what you want put I do and know every single requirement to be a navy seal uv been training for b.u.d.s Since I was 7 years old to this vary moment from running miles and miles to body weight traing the physical is no problem for me put in asking anyone how I can prepare for my self for the basic underwater demolition math test can someone please help me? Or replie

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  6. Hello, I was was wondering, do they make BUDs students memorize dive tables, or do they have them available to look at during tests? Also what other types of Academic tests are given at BUDs? About how many Academic tests are there in all?

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  9. what kind of mathematics were you learning that made you fail?

    what else did you study in BUDS in the classroom

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  11. Hey Brad
    So I got one for ya, this one is actually a personal question for you that can help me out as well. So all of us here at seal grinder know your back story with failing out of BUDS due to the math test and then climbing back on the horse. I’ve always wanted to know what was the math test on? like what material? Math has never been one of my strong points so any head start on what I need to study for will help.

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    • the article talks about the math test I failed. I would talk to your SEAL motivator and he can get you study guides to get you ready.

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  12. Do you know a website to study tide tables, dive physics, dive medicine, and explosives or books I can use to help me study?

    Reply

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