SEAL Team 8

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SEAL_teams
gptkbp:active_years 1962-1987
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Defense
gptkb:Naval_Special_Warfare_Command
gptkbp:collaborations Works with other military branches and agencies
gptkbp:color gptkb:Black_and_Gold
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Captain_John_Doe
gptkbp:community_engagement Participates in charity events and outreach programs
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:deployment Multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan
gptkbp:disbanded gptkb:1987
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Operation_Urgent_Fury
gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Just_Cause
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Operation_Eagle_Claw
gptkb:Operation_New_Dawn
gptkb:Operation_Noble_Eagle
gptkb:Operation_Inherent_Resolve
gptkb:Operation_Restore_Hope
gptkb:Operation_Southern_Watch
Counter-terrorism operations
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:M4_Carbine
gptkb:Glock_19
gptkb:Mk_5_Special_Operations_Craft
gptkb:M60_Machine_Gun
Combat diving equipment
Tactical vehicles
Diving gear
Advanced weaponry and technology
Night vision goggles
RHIB (Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat)
M P5 Submachine Gun
A T4 Anti-tank weapon
gptkbp:focus Counter-insurgency and hostage rescue
gptkbp:has_ability Maintains high state of readiness
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Naval_Amphibious_Base_Little_Creek
gptkbp:historical_significance One of the original SEAL teams established in 1962
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SEAL Team 8
gptkbp:insignia Distinctive trident badge
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:1962
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by Rigorous physical and mental testing
gptkbp:leadership Command structure with officers and enlisted personnel
gptkbp:legacy Contributed to Navy SEAL history
Established operational tactics
Influenced future SEAL teams
gptkbp:members Approximately 16-20 per platoon
gptkbp:mission Direct action
Reconnaissance
Counter-terrorism
To conduct special operations in support of national objectives.
Direct action and special reconnaissance
gptkbp:motto gptkb:The_Only_Easy_Day_Was_Yesterday
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Eight
gptkbp:notable_alumni Many members have gone on to high-ranking positions
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Thomas_W._Mc_Guire
gptkb:William_Mc_Raven
gptkb:Richard_Marcinko_Jr.
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:Operation_Neptune_Spear
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:Middle_East
gptkb:Latin_America
gptkb:Southeast_Asia
Global
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Naval_Special_Warfare_Command
gptkbp:previously_known_as SEAL Team 8 (1962-1987)
gptkbp:recognizes Featured in various media and documentaries
gptkbp:reputation Highly skilled and elite unit
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:battle
gptkbp:successor gptkb:SEAL_Team_18
gptkbp:supports gptkb:Naval_Special_Warfare_Groups
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Trident_insignia
gptkbp:training Joint exercises with allied forces
Advanced SEAL training
Basic Underwater Demolition/ SEAL training
Various locations including Virginia and California
gptkbp:type Special operations force
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1962