Organizational Behavior of Navy Seals

Running head: NAVAL SEA, AIR, AND LAND OPERATORS

Navy Sea, Air, and Land Operators: Organizational Behavior at its Finest

Tony Romero

Organizational Behavior

April 9, 2012

Navy Sea, Air, and Land Operators: Organizational Behavior at its Finest

There are few things in the world that are perfect, especially when it comes to organizations. However, there are few types of organizations that come as close to efficiency perfection as possible, and one of those organizations is Naval Special Warfare Command, specifically the United State Navy SEALs. When it comes to organizational behavior, SEALs exemplify the best of social systems, motivation, communication, and most importantly, teamwork.

Background

The elite teams of commandos can perform various tasks, and can operate from the Sea, Air, or Land, hence the acronym. The teams usually work by night, as most of their operations are behind enemy lines, performing some of the most important missions our nation has to offer. Although they can work in any environment, they specialize in maritime areas, and truly feel at home when in the water. SEALs are usually escorted to and from their missions by Naval Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC), and these two groups form the Naval Special Warfare Community. There are many times when a SEAL team leaves enemy territory with a hot extract, and the SWCC, with their technologically advance high speed combat boats, save them by fire cover or simply dragging them out of the water in a matter of seconds (“Overview,” n.d.).

History and Famous Missions

SEALs originate from the Naval Combat Demolition Units, Office of Strategic Services Operational Swimmers, Underwater Demolition Teams and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons, who operated during World War II. These were the first navy “frogmen,” which is a famous nickname the SEALs go by. These men were trained to do underwater demolitions to clear obstacles. President John F. Kennedy understood the importance of...