What is a "team guy"?

A "team guy" is an informal term commonly used among Navy SEALs to refer to themselves, rather than using the term "SEAL." This term reflects the culture and the camaraderie within the SEAL teams. It indicates a level of insider understanding and belonging, and using the term "SEAL" instead, particularly among team members, can be seen as inauthentic or signalling that one is not truly part of the group 1 .