Pgs 75-169
The main character in Lone Survivor, Marcus, is a Navy SEAL who has been giving us the story of his life and training before Operation Redwing, the current mission he is on. In his story of training and how he had to struggle to get through it Marcus changes from a skilled Navy soldier to a member of one of the world's most elite fighting forces, the United States Navy SEALs. When learning the skills of the trade as a special forces operator, Marcus is pushed to his limits by ruthless men who have the job of judging if you can become a Navy SEAL. Through this process, Marcus is forced to complete incredible physical feats on little to no sleep and enormous mental stress. The worst of these cycles that must be completed is Hell Week. "Students will demonstrate the qualities and personal characteristics of determination, courage, self-sacrifice, teamwork, leadership, and a never-quit attitude, under adverse environmental conditions, fatigue, and stress throughout Hell Week" (130). Hell Week is when the weak get separated from strong, when the instructors see how soldiers react during dangerous situations. This is when it is determined if you could endanger your teammates during a firefight. This cycle determines if you can be a Navy SEAL or should return to the Navy.
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