Does a prior service SEAL have to go to BUDS again if he wants to be a SEAL again?

CPL Adrian Peavy — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 22:49:02 -0400

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2021 11:14 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:14:19 -0400

Here is the answer:

https://www.navyseal.com/prior_service/

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Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jun 29 at 2021 11:10 AM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:10:47 -0400

So you are asking if someone who was a Seal gets out and wants to rejoin? It's happened before sending them back through the entry level pipeline. Seal training is an MOS school. Waivers and requests would be needed and an evaluation would need to take place but it has happened before.
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-duty-called-ex-navy-seal-back-to-action-2010may02-story.html

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Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 29 at 2021 6:28 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:28:55 -0400

It depends on the gross profits from their book deal and/or Oakley sponsorship before reaccessions.