Influence On Foreign Units
From its predecessors the Underwater Demolition Teams to its current form, the SEALs have influenced the training and formation of several foreign units. In 1955 the Underwater Demolition Teams provided funding and training for the Republic of Korea Naval Special Warfare Flotilla who also go by UDT/SEALs. The Philippine Naval Special Warfare Group is also patterned off of the training and implementation of the US Navy SEALs and the UDT's. Upon the creation of the Indian Marine Commandos in 1987, three officers were sent to undergo a hard training schedule with the SEALs that would help them further shape their unit's capabilities.
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