--- title: "Check Out The Underwater Jet Boots Used By Navy SEALs" date: "2016-08-12" modified: "2016-08-12" authors: - name: "James Clark" job_title: "Editor-in-Chief" link: "https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/james-clark/" url: "https://taskandpurpose.com/news/check-underwater-jet-boots-used-navy-seals/" categories: - "Military Branches" - "Navy" - "News" - "Tactics" - "Tech & Tactics" tags: - "Navy SEALs" - "special operations command" --- # Check Out The Underwater Jet Boots Used By Navy SEALs ![]() If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I really want to go for a swim, but nah, that’s way too much work,” then these Jetboots might be right up your alley: Officially called the Jetboots Diver Propulsion System, it’s essentially a pair of small thrusters that attach to a diver's leg, allowing for hands-free movement underwater. [Developed by Patriot3]() for military use, the Jetboots weigh roughly 25 pounds, are easily stowed in a ruck, and the batteries can be swapped out underwater. Using the Jetboots is pretty straightforward: Strap the thrusters on and you can move quickly through the water with minimal effort. Even changing direction is easy — all you have to do is move your head or torso. It also lets you pull off cool backflips underwater while you talk with fish, like this guy: Patriot3 designed the system for military divers and the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, aka SEAL Team 6, occasionally issues the Jetboots to its members, [according to The Drive](). Watch a video demonstration of Patriot3’s Jetboots below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8W13ReBWKk ## Author James Clark is the editor-in-chief of Task & Purpose. He is a former Marine and a veteran of the War in Afghanistan. ### Author social links [Twitter]() [LinkedIn]()