Navy SEAL Training Failures Lead to Investigation and Potential Punishments.

The US Navy is reviewing an investigation into the death of a SEAL candidate, Seaman Kyle Mullen, to determine potential punishments for sailors who may bear responsibility. The investigation identified several gaps within the medical oversight of SEAL training, especially around the “Hell Week” graduation exercise. A lack of written policy and guidance, including on medical issues associated with Hell Week and training, as well as insufficient communication led medical providers to miss the deteriorating conditions of Mullen and other unnamed SEAL candidates.