Hutchinson Island South in Fort Pierce in St. Lucie County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Frog Feet

Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2026

1. Frog Feet Marker

Inscription. All hopeful SEAL candidates must complete Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, a grueling six-month program, consisting of three phases of rigorous physical and mental discipline. Participating candidates begin most training days on "The Grinder."

The Grinder is the area where physical training (PT) is conducted. "Frog Feet" were painted-and often repainted-on the concrete to designate the lineup position of each BUD/S trainee for PT sessions. There were approximately 200 of these feet to accommodate BUD/S classes, which typically start out large.

When the compound was being demolished in 2020, dozens of the Frog Feet were cut out and given to those who wished to preserve the legacy of where these trainees stood from the early 1970s until 2020.

This slab of the original concrete deck of The Grinder was donated to the Museum to forever preserve the history and legacy of the BUD/S candidates who forged the way before.

Erected by National Navy UDT-Seal Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 2020.

Location. 27° 29.744′ N, 80° 18.008′ W. Marker is in Fort Pierce, Florida, in St. Lucie County. It is in Hutchinson Island South. It is

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at the intersection of Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway and Jackson Way, on the left when traveling south on Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3300 N Hwy A1A, Fort Pierce FL 34949, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Treasure Coast.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: O Course (here, next to this marker); Neil Roberts (a few steps from this marker); Medal of Honor Statue (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Medal of Honor Statue (a few steps from this marker); Seafox (within shouting distance of this marker); The Button (within shouting distance of this marker); America's Price of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); WW II Beach Obstacles (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Pierce.

More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the National Navy UDT-Seal Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the grounds and museum.

Frog Feet and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2026

2. Frog Feet and Marker

Closeup of the Frog Feet Stand image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2026

3. Closeup of the Frog Feet Stand

Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2026

4. Frog Feet Marker

The view of the obstacle course behind the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.