Special Warfare Operator Third Class, Reservist
Specialty
5326 - NSW Fighter
Unit
SEAL Team 18: Reserves
(ST18/Reserves)
Position
Reservist
Time in service
4 months, 1 day
Time in grade
1 month, 21 days
This user has no awards.
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| Sep 9, 2026 | Reassigned to Reserves as requested - No Estimated Return Date |
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
TRANSFER TO RESERVES — CHANGE OF DUTY STATUS Leo Backers, SO3, serving under SEAL Team 18: Reserves as Reservist (5326 - NSW Fighter), has been formally transferred to Reserve status. This action transitions the trooper from active operational duty to a reserve posture while maintaining eligibility for recall, training, and continued service obligations. The member departs active status in good standing and is expected to uphold readiness, discipline, and the standards associated with Tier‑1 affiliation while in the Reserve component. |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Graduated Marine Corps Boot Camp 01-26 | |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Graduated HAHO|HALO 01-26 | |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Graduated GREEN TEAM DAY 3 CLASS 09-2026|12-2026 — FINAL EXERCISE | |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Graduated Green Team Class 10-26 Day 2 | |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Graduated Green Team Class 10-26 Day 1 |
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| Sep 10, 2026 | SEAL Team 18: Reserves | Reservist |
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
TRANSFER TO RESERVES — CHANGE OF DUTY STATUS Leo Backers, SO3, serving under SEAL Team 18: Reserves as Reservist (5326 - NSW Fighter), has been formally transferred to Reserve status. This action transitions the trooper from active operational duty to a reserve posture while maintaining eligibility for recall, training, and continued service obligations. The member departs active status in good standing and is expected to uphold readiness, discipline, and the standards associated with Tier‑1 affiliation while in the Reserve component. |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Seal Team 8 "Metal", Iron Troop, 1st Platoon | NSW Assaulter | |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Recruits - 1st Plt, I/3/6 | Recruit | |
| Jun 28, 2026 | NSW, GREEN TEAM, First Troop | Green Team |
ENLISTMENT
ENLISTMENT — BRONZE SQUADRON Leo Backers, has officially enlisted into Bronze Squadron and is now assigned to NSW, GREEN TEAM, First Troop as Green Team (5326 - Trainee). This entry marks the trooper’s acceptance into a Tier‑1 operational element. Enlistment into Bronze Squadron signifies that the member has met the initial standards required for integration into a high‑performance, mission‑focused unit. The trooper is expected to uphold the discipline, professionalism, and operational aggression demanded by Bronze Squadron. |
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Qualification
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| Sep 9, 2026 |  Special Warfare insignia "SEAL Trident" |
QUALIFICATION - SEAL TRIDENT
SEAL TRIDENT QUALIFICATION & DESIGNATION THIS DOCUMENT CERTIFIES THAT SO3 Leo Backers HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED All required Naval Special Warfare training, evaluations, and operational standards necessary to earn the SEAL Trident and is hereby recognized as a qualified operator Bronze Squadron, DEVGRU. SIGNED THIS DAY, MATTHEW SOWDERS COMMANDER SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DEVELOPMENT GROUP ANVIL TROOP |
| Aug 26, 2026 |  Completed Boot Camp |
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| Aug 2, 2026 |  Military Freefall Parachutist Badge: Basic |
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| Jul 19, 2026 |  Graduated Green Team Recruit Training: Day 3 |
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| Jul 19, 2026 |  Graduated Green Team Recruit Training: Day 2 |
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| Jul 8, 2026 |  Graduated Green Team Recruit Training: Day 1 |
