current issue Navy SEALS red trident shoulder patch

[Bob Hudson]

The other day I had the very strange experience of being surrounded by Navy SEALS on a training exercise (see http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/201037-ran-into-a-seals-training-exercise/ to learn what that was all about).

 

They were wearing the Navy's seldom seen Type II desert camo working uniform. They'd just finished a parachute jump and most quickly removed the shirts and were walking around in t-shirts, but I noticed one still wearing the camo shirt and on the left shoulder was a patch with a red trident pointing up. It was as big as a typical Army SSI and it seemed to have just the trident on it. It had the look of something designed to provide a clear sign that he was a SEAL.

 

I could see where it might be handy in a joint forces situation.

 

Anyone know anything about these?

 

[Bob Hudson]

Any ideas?

[Steindaddie]

On several websites they are selling a patch that is touted as SEAL related. Comes in a variety of shapes and colors with a stylized crucifix. Maybe that is what they were wearing?

[Bob Hudson]

On several websites they are selling a patch that is touted as SEAL related. Comes in a variety of shapes and colors with a stylized crucifix. Maybe that is what they were wearing?

 

No it was a trident

[RT-VIPER]

Was the Trident pointing vertical or horizontal?

[Bob Hudson]

I seem to recall it pointing up.

[ozisero]

Likely a SEAL platoon patch.Very cryptic.

[Tonomachi]

What about this one?