Lao language - History. 1  The Lao language is descended from Tai languages spoken in what is now southern China and northern Vietnam in areas believed to be the homeland of the language family and where several related languages are still spoken by scattered minority groups.
From all my friends who had become SEAL's when I was in, most didn't get into the training program right out of Boot Camp, but instead were accepted into the program after two of three years of active duty. Having been stationed with the seals for several years, the average age seemed to be about 21/22 years. And no, I was not a SEAL. You might be lucky and a current member might respond with a more accurate answer, but in the meantime, I hope this helps.
These tenets have political as well as operational significance. SOF is a very mature force. The average age in a SEAL platoon is 28; for a Special Forces A-team, 32. It takes three years or more to train a new man for duty, and many more years before he becomes an impact player in that unit. It is a business in which talent and experience count.