How a bet on a land nav question left a SEAL student in a coma
By: Geoff Ziezulewicz   1 day ago
An internal investigation into a Navy SEAL student who nearly died after losing a slap bet with a classmate raises more questions about accountability and discipline within the elite force. (Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Abe McNatt/Navy)
The slap that nearly killed a prospective Navy SEAL happened at 10:09 a.m. on Oct. 12, 2017, in the Donnell Classroom inside California’s Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, 24 minutes after BUD/S Class 326 students handed out maps and compasses.
The instructor posted a land navigation problem on the board and students started figuring out an eight-digit grid solution.
“It is understood by the class that in response to map and compass questions, Class 326 will have the opportunity to challenge one another with penalties for less accurate answers,†according to an internal probe into a serious incident that was obtained by Navy Times.
https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2019/10/01/how-a-bet-on-a-land-nav-question-left-a-seal-in-a-coma/
