Tactical Tip: The 5 Knots of the Navy SEALs

We want to teach you five knots that Navy SEALs have to learn during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training. Knot tying is, in our opinion, a very important skill that everyone should at least have some knowledge of. Whether it's to secure things or to shine at the next barbecue by ingeniously fastening a tarp with knots. We will be releasing the knots over the next few weeks - the first one in the next few days - and linking them all to this central article.

ATTENTION: If you want to participate, prepare a piece of paracord or regular rope that is one meter long. With these five knots, you'll have the essentials to handle any situation.

The 5 knots of the Navy SEALs are:

• Palstek (Bowline)
• Kreuzknoten or Weberknoten (Square Knot)
• Webeleinstek or Mastwurf (Clove Hitch)
• Schotstek (Becket’s Bend)
• Stopperstek (Right Angle)

These five knots must be tied underwater by SEAL candidates one after the other - in the picture, SWCC are seen practicing knots in Coronado. After each successful knot, they resurface to breathe.