Navy SEAL Training Under Scrutiny for Safety Concerns

An investigation into the training program for Navy SEALs has revealed widespread failures in medical care, poor oversight, and the use of performance-enhancing drugs, which have increased the risk of injury and death to those seeking to become elite commandos. The report recommends far more robust testing for the drugs and better education for service members to prevent their use. The investigation was triggered by the death of a sailor last year, and the report concludes that his death might have been preventable if the shortcomings had been addressed. The Navy has already taken steps to overhaul procedures, add medical staff, and improve their training.