Are There Plans To Water Down BUD/S Training? As of November 2026, the Navy reports cited here do not announce a plan to lower BUD/S physical standards. They describe changes to medical care, instructor oversight, and safety rules after the 2022 death of candidate Kyle Mullen. Those changes address risks in training; they are not, by themselves, evidence that SEAL selection … [Read more...] about The Ins and Outs of BUD/S Training Changes