Navy Seals

There is no doubt that this 2-tape behind-the-scenes look at the Navy's elite combat team known as the SEALS (the acronym derives from their ability to operate on sea, air, and land) will be wildly popular with young men, who will see an abundance of big boy toys, including dune buggies, racing boats, and commando underwater gear. Yet, it's the men who operate these weapons who are the most impressive; extremely physically fit, they must survive an incredibly challenging selection process (known as BUDS, which weeds out 85% of the applicants), and undergo training that would make the average soldier wilt in agony. Director/producer Gordon Forbes spent six years with the SEALS, participating in every aspect of training, learning every piece of equipment, and seeing actions that were previously kept secret from the public. Volume One, "The Silent Option", presents the history and training of SEALS, while Volume Two, "In Harm's Way", shows how SEALS are adapting to contemporary warfare. Originally presented on the Discovery Channel, this first-rate set is highly recommended. Aud: H, P. (J. Carlson)