In the TV series SEAL Team , the "paper" mentioned during the 2022 season refers to a authored by Lieutenant Lisa Davis.

: Davis's white paper argued that the military should shift away from "high-risk, low-reward" operations. This proposal suggested that the Navy should prioritize missions with more significant strategic value rather than constantly deploying elite units like Bravo Team for high-risk, marginal-gain tasks.

The paper's content and its impact on the storyline for Episode 5, "Thunderstruck," and the surrounding episodes of Season 6 include:

: The findings in the paper became a point of contention between Davis and Jason Hayes. Jason viewed the paper as a betrayal, feeling that her new bureaucratic role and strategic outlook meant she no longer prioritized keeping Bravo Team together or supporting their tactical needs.

: While the paper initially created friction and led to rumors of Bravo being disbanded, it ultimately positioned Davis as a strategic thinker within the command, though it strained her personal and professional relationships with the operators she once served alongside. Growing Pains | SEAL Team Wiki | Fandom

: In the episode "Thunderstruck" (Season 6, Episode 5), the team is in Northern Syria tracking a militia leader named Yasiri. During the mission, tension arises when Jason Hayes—suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) symptoms—calls off a shot at Yasiri, leading teammate Omar Hamza to believe Jason simply didn't trust him.