UDT Frogman / Dead In the Water Collection
The Navy SEALs are among the most highly-regarded Special Operations forces in the United States, only made more illusive by stories of their various units, such as SEAL Team Six, who are basically legends. These elite servicemen, however, are actually based on a much earlier unit that arose during the Second World War: Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs), also known as “Frogmen.”
UDTs saw action throughout the conflict, as well as during the Korean War and on other special assignments before the Navy SEALs were created. It wasn’t until the mid-1950s that the SEALs came about and, even then, they adopted many of the UDTs’ strategies, training and tactics.
The predecessor to the Frogmen
While the Navy SEALs were modeled after the UDTs, the UDTs themselves started off as something else. In May 1943, the US Navy formed Naval Combat Demolition Units (NCDUs), under Lt. Cmdr. Draper Kaufman, to eliminate beach obstructions. They achieved this by traveling ashore in inflatable boats prior to the launch of amphibious assaults.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• All Heather colors are 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Size guide
| |
LENGTH (inches) |
WIDTH (inches) |
| S |
28 |
18 |
| M |
29 |
20 |
| L |
30 |
22 |
| XL |
31 |
24 |
| 2XL |
32 |
26 |
| 3XL |
33 |
28 |
| |
LENGTH (cm) |
WIDTH (cm) |
| S |
71.1 |
45.7 |
| M |
73.7 |
50.8 |
| L |
76.2 |
55.9 |
| XL |
78.7 |
61 |
| 2XL |
81.3 |
66 |
| 3XL |
83.8 |
71.1 |
