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Summary: Superior book by one of the best SEALs in the business!
Review: As a retired Navy SEAL with two tours of BUD/S instructor duty under my belt I supervised over twenty SEAL hellweeks. I can tell you for a fact that the realism and honesty J.C. Roat brings to the pages of Class-29 makes this book, without a doubt, the definitive primer on what it takes to become a United States Navy SEAL! It stands as the only legitimate treatment of a subject matter, far too often prone to hype and Hollywood glitz. If you want to know what the real deal is - read Class-29! Martin L. Strong, author of Death Before Dawn:SEAL Strike Book One.
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Summary: The Greatest Book I Have Ever Read In My Entire Life,HOO-YA
Review: CLASS-29 takes you back to 1963 as a few 19 year old boys take on the "Toughest School on Earth." From their hands being so cold they can't even light a match until their nasal cavaties exploding blood and mucus into SCUBA masks, John Carl Roat and his "Team" engage in "Hell Week" as Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL Training unfolds. Only a chosen few have the "fire in the belly" and" burning in the brain "needed to become a U.S. Navy SEAL/Frogman.
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Summary: Bless our SEALs
Review: My father was a member of UDT-R Class 29. I've always known he was a SEAL, and have met the men he served with. But he doesn't talk about it. Not the way John does here. Thank you, Mr. Roat, for answering questions I've never asked, and maybe opening a channel so my siblings and I can learn more about my father - the man he is today was formed in many ways the day he started UDT.
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Summary: SE(a) A(ir) L(and)
Review: Not only was this book supurb, but his writing style is perfect for even a civilian like myself to understand and appreciate. I started this book because I know the Roat family, but I could not put this book down because of the amazing story this soldier had to tell. If you have any interest in Navy Seals, or just want to know more about what it is like to have true courage and brotherhood, this is the book to read!
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Summary: A great, down-to-earth account of UDT training
Review: The author's retelling of what he and his fellow teammates wentthrough during U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Team training is anexcellent account of determination and teamwork. This book is not a typical special warfare, shoot-em-up, Rambo-type story. It's just the real deal, no BS description of what it takes, and what kind of person has what it takes, to make it through the world's hardest training program. Alot of what John Roat describes about what he and his fellow teammates had to do, has parallels with many other aspects of everyday life; not just military training. Having the motivation, ingenuity, and just plain guts to tough it out when the going seems impossible, and you could just as easily quit. A great read!
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Summary: SE(a) A(ir) L(and)
Review: This is a very well written account of a Navy man's training and experiences as one of the first SEALs. Even if you're not a fan of military history, the comradery and friendships that Roat describes the development of make this a great read. Although Roat's training took place quite awhile ago, it seems that the SEALs have stuck with many of the same training methods up to today. This book explains exactly what a SEAL is beyond the gear and uniform. It gets at the mentality of the elite soldiers and how they function. Overall, a great book.
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Summary: Just Great
Review: This story of the Basic Underwater Demolitions/SEAL (BUD/S) is a good read. It takes the readers through the course by someone who was there back when there used to be East and West coast schools. The only problem i did have with it is that you did miss some of the action as this was told by someone who went through it many years ago. Time and pain seem to erase quite a bit. Add it to your SEAL collection. Hooyah!
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Summary: From The Author
Review: This was written for my Classmates and like them it has brought me nothing but joy. The book comes from the heart, theirs and mine. I've been pleased to hear how much help the book was for some in getting through BUD/S. I do love the questions from young men who aspire to become Team Members so feel free to ask. I will do my best to answer.
realnavyseal@yahoo.com
John Carl Roat
Class-29, UDT-21, UDT-11, SEAL Team 1
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Summary: Bless our SEALs
Review: To the point, easy to read and like a couple reviewers said " It makes me proud and it made me laugh" Who thought SEALs would be such down to earth enjoyable guys.
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