The WARFLOT is most commonly referred to as the Underwater Demolition Team or UDT, and sometimes as UDT/SEALs, coming from the fact UDTs are the most prominent branch of the flotilla and their close ties with US Navy SEALs respectively.

Read how, from the start of the Korean War in 1950, to the Inchon Landings, to the armistice in July, 1953, Navy UDTs demonstrated remarkable versatility; laying the groundwork for expanded capabilities that would eventually evolve into the Navy SEALs.

The outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950 found the UDTs mission essential, but unprepared for new special operations with which they would quickly be tasked. The underpinning of a SEAL team concept actually began to materialize with UDT operations during the Korean War.

Jun 4, 2023 · With the war in Korea, Navy Underwater Demolition teams (UDT) played a critical role in various missions and operations. As precursors to modern-day Navy SEALs, these elite units showcased their expertise in both conventional and unconventional warfare tactics.

Feb 14, 2023 · Korean special forces are an essential part of the defense capabilities of the country, which has technically been at war for decades. South Korean special forces include the Army Special Warfare Command, the 707th Special Mission Group, and the Naval Special Warfare Flotilla (UDT/SEAL).

The Republic of Korea Naval Special Warfare Flotilla (ROKNSWF, SWF; Hangul: 대한민국 해군 특수전전단; Hanja: 大韓民國海軍特殊戰戰團) is a special warfare unit of Republic of Korea Navy. The flotilla is also known as ROKN UDT/SEALs, because the UDT/SEAL is the most publicly known branch of the flotilla.

The Korean War began on 25 June 1950, when the North Korean Army invaded South Korea. A 10 man UDT detachment is sent from the Pacific UDTs to Japan and dispatched to Korea. The war is...