Underwater Demolition Team Collection

Navy SEALs practice high speed boat cast and recovery
Navy SEALs jump from the high speed boat to the tied off inflatable boat small (IBS) and then into the water during cast and recovery operations in Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii in 1996

Navy SEALs submerge and lock back into the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) assisted by the DDS deck crewman while the host submarine is underway in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii

Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators use the buoy and winch line to retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the surface

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle approaches the Dry Deck Shelter
A SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) approaches the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) buoyed rendezvous line as seen from the empty DDS track

SEAL Delivery Vehicle pilot and navigator conduct predive preparations
SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) pilot and navigator conduct predive preparations inside the SDV as the Dry Deck Shelter operators on the deck of the submarine prepare the SDV for launch during submarine

U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmers place a MK-1 Limpet mine onto a target
A pair of U.S. Navy SEAL combat swimmers wearing Draeger Lar-V oxygen rebreathers, emplace a MK-1 Limpet mine onto a target in the turbid waters of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, circa 1996

SEAL Delivery Vehicle operator leans out to grab a rendezvous line
SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) navigator leans out of the SDV to grab the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) rendezvous buoy line to hook the SDV into the line for retrieval back onto the DDS track/cradle system

Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators have retrieved a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC), cargo strapped it down on the DDS track and cradle system

Navy SEALs disconnect the harness holding down a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators, on deck of an underway submarine, begin to disconnect the harness holding down the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC)

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle breaks away from the Dry Deck Shelter on a submarine
The Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Hangar Supervisor hand signals to the SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) to break away from the line and commence the SDV transit and operation

Dual Dry Deck Shelters mounted to the deck of USS Kamehameha
Dual Dry Deck Shelters, with the nine foot diameter outer hangar doors open, are mounted to the deck of the former ballistic missile submarine USS Kamehameha

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle rendezvous with a submarine
A SEAL Delivery Vehicel (SDV) maneuvers to rendezvous with a submarine by attaching into a buoyed line. Once attached to the buoy and line the SDV will be winched down on to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle on tether with a buoy recovery line
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) on tether with the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) buoy recovery line connected to the DDS track and cradle system below

Navy SEALs emplace a live demolition under a ships hull
A Swimmer Delivery Vehicle pilot and navigator inflate and emplace a live demolition MK-V Limpet Assembly Module under a ships hull. Inflatable bladders hold the 100-pound explosive to the ship

Crewmen disconnect the cargo straps from the combat rubber raiding craft on the dry
An above view of the Dry Deck Shelter deck captain and crewman disconnecting cargo straps from the combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) tied down onto the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)

Navy SEALs participate in a capabilities exercise
Virginia Beach, Virginia, July 21, 2012 - Navy SEALs participate in the capabilities exercise portion of the 43rd annual Underwater Demolition Team (UDT)-Sea

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle on tether connected to the dry deck shelter on USS Kamehameha
The MK-8 Mod-1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle SDV is on tether connected to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) recovery line that has winched the SDV just above the DDS track

Dry Deck Shelter rewmen release the hold down straps from an inflating Combat Rubber
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) deck crewmen release the hold down straps from a slowly inflating Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) as it rises from the DDS cradle below. Other deck crewman

A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle rendezvous with the USS Kamehameha
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) rendezvous with the USS Kamehameha (SSN-642), carrying two Dry Deck Shelters while underway off the coast of Hawaii

A Navy SEAL climbs aboard a SEAL Delivery vehicle before launching from a submarine
Atlantic Ocean, May 5, 2005 - A member of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two climbs aboard one of the teams SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDV)

A combat rubber raiding craft tied down onto the dry deck shelter of USS Kamehameha
View from above of a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) tied down onto the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) cradle system while the track

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle approaches the Dry Deck Shelter aboard USS Kamehameha
A far off view of a MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) conducts final approach to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) buoy line in preparation for hook up and recovery to the DDS track

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle hovers above the Dry Deck Shelter next to the outer hangar door
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) hovers tethered above the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) deep submergence system track

A Seal Delivery Vehicle is tied down onto the DDS cradle aboard USS Kamehameha
A Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Deck Captain ties down the MK-8 Mod-1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) onto the DDS cradle while underway on the USS Kamehameha submarine during operations in the Pacific Ocean

Underwater view of a MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV), wet submersible, is towed midwater by the buoy line connected to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS), deep submergence system

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle drives by the Dry Deck Shelter outer hangar door
A SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) flys by the open 9-foot diameter Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) outer hangar door during SDV/DDS/Submarines operations off the coast of Hawaii in 1994

SEAL Delivery Vehicle hovers in mid-water on tether to the Dry Deck Shelter
SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) hovers in mid-water on tether to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) as the DDS crew stands by below to give the launch signal to the SDV pilot during submarine operations in

Dry Deck Shelter operators winch down a combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators winch down a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the surface and it deflates as it is pulled down to the track

An Underwater Demoltion Team
An Underwater Demolition Team TWELVE (UDT-12) frogman readies submarine ascent and tangent deck lines while the training submarine escape trunk hatch is open in the Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle navigates onto the Dry Deck Shelter on USS Kamehameha
The SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) pilot lands the SDV on the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) track and cradle system while rigged out on the deck of the submarine USS Kamehameha off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii

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"Unleashing the Power of the Deep: The Unforgettable World of Underwater Demolition Teams" Diving into the realm of unparalleled bravery and precision, Navy SEALs practice their high-speed boat cast and recovery techniques. With unwavering determination, they navigate through treacherous waters to accomplish their mission. In a mesmerizing display of skill, Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft from beneath the surface. Their expertise shines as they seamlessly execute this challenging maneuver with utmost efficiency. As an awe-inspiring SEAL Delivery Vehicle approaches the Dry Deck Shelter, anticipation fills the air. Pilot and navigator conduct meticulous predive preparations, ensuring every detail is accounted for before plunging into unknown depths. With stealthy grace, U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmers emerge from darkness to place an MK-1 Limpet mine onto a target. These elite warriors demonstrate their mastery in underwater demolition techniques that strike fear into adversaries' hearts. A moment frozen in time captures a SEAL Delivery Vehicle operator leaning out to grab a rendezvous line—a testament to their unwavering commitment to teamwork even amidst perilous conditions. Witnessing yet another remarkable feat, Dry Deck Shelter operators skillfully retrieve a combat rubber raiding craft from beneath turbulent waves. Their seamless coordination showcases why they are considered unrivaled experts in underwater operations. The tension builds as Navy SEALs disconnect the harness holding down a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft—liberating it for swift deployment at any given moment. This act symbolizes their readiness for action whenever duty calls. Breaking away from its submerged sanctuary on board a submarine, a daring SEAL Delivery Vehicle propels forward with unyielding determination—an embodiment of courage that knows no bounds or limits. Mounted proudly on deck USS Kamehameha are dual Dry Deck Shelters—a striking sight that represents both power and versatility within these formidable teams who operate below sea level.