The "Theory and Methodology" title reflects the episode's focus on how military operations are planned in a vacuum versus how they are executed on the ground.
While a fictional portrayal, the episode mirrors real-world Navy SEAL principles popularized in 2019 literature like Jocko Willink's "Leadership Strategy and Tactics" : "SEAL Team" Theory and Methodology(2019)
'SEAL Team' episode 3, season 3 — 'Theory and Methodology' The "Theory and Methodology" title reflects the episode's
: Expecting local militants, the team discovers they are facing highly trained Iranian contractors acting as mercenaries. "SEAL Team" Theory and Methodology(2019)