Predictors of Success in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training - Part 1: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here?

@inproceedings{Taylor2006PredictorsOS,
  title={Predictors of Success in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training - Part 1: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here?},
  author={Marcus K. Taylor and Amanda Miller and Lisa Mills and Eric G. Potterat and Geneleah A Padilla and Richard Hoffman},
  year={2006}
}
Abstract : As the first of a two-part series, the purposes of this paper were to (1) review the currently available literature addressing factors and characteristics that may predict the performance and success of BUD/S candidates, and (2) identify critical paths for future research, focusing on that which may yield the highest operational return in the shortest time. 
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