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The soldier's guidebook / Raymond K. Bluhm, Jr. and James B. Motley.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Washington : Brassey's, c1995.Description: x, 410 p. : ill., map ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 002881035X (pbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 355.009 73 20
Contents:
I. You and the Army: What to Expect. 1. Introduction to the Army. 2. The First Step. 3. Meeting the Challenge -- II. Army Life. 4. Being a Soldier. 5. Personnel Matters. 6. Uniforms. 7. Discipline and Military Justice. 8. Military Courtesy and Custom. 9. Security of Information. 10. Hygiene, First Aid, and Fitness. 11. Training. 12. Duty Assignments. 13. Educational and Commission Opportunities. 14. Army Pay and Benefits. 15. Re-Up or Get Out? 16. Army Reserve Components -- III. The Army Team. 17. Branches, Arms, and Services. 18. Combat Arms. 19. Combat Support. 20. Combat Support Services and Administration. 21. Types of Units. 22. Organization of Units. 23. The Fighting Force: Present and Future -- IV. Weapons and Equipment. 24. Selected U.S. Army Weapons. 25. Support Systems. 26. Future Developments -- V. Sample Soldier Skills. 27. Leadership. 28. Guard Duty. 29. Drill and Manual of Arms. 30. Map Reading and Land Navigation.
31. Communications. App. A. Staff Organization -- App. B. Army Flags and Streamers -- App. C. Uniform Code of Military Justice -- App. D. Pay Charts -- App. E. Career Management Fields and Military Occupational Specialties -- App. F. Branch and Functional Area Insignia -- App. G. Army Songs -- App. H. Overseas Tour Locations -- App. I. Glossary of Army Abbreviations.
Summary: This is the guide to being a soldier in the U.S. Army. The Soldier's Guidebook answers your questions about Army life, traditions, history, awards, weapon systems, current trends, promotion policy, pay, education, retirement benefits, rank structure - and more. It's the only book that provides an up-to-date picture of all facets of Army life and all the practical information that a soldier needs to know from the day he or she considers joining the Army until discharge or retirement.Summary: It is the authoritative source for the person considering Army service, the new recruit, the seasoned veteran, and the interested civilian. Over 300 illustrations.
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Books Books Grand Bay Branch Library General Stack Non-fiction 355.009 73 Blu (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 2982G
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

I. You and the Army: What to Expect. 1. Introduction to the Army. 2. The First Step. 3. Meeting the Challenge -- II. Army Life. 4. Being a Soldier. 5. Personnel Matters. 6. Uniforms. 7. Discipline and Military Justice. 8. Military Courtesy and Custom. 9. Security of Information. 10. Hygiene, First Aid, and Fitness. 11. Training. 12. Duty Assignments. 13. Educational and Commission Opportunities. 14. Army Pay and Benefits. 15. Re-Up or Get Out? 16. Army Reserve Components -- III. The Army Team. 17. Branches, Arms, and Services. 18. Combat Arms. 19. Combat Support. 20. Combat Support Services and Administration. 21. Types of Units. 22. Organization of Units. 23. The Fighting Force: Present and Future -- IV. Weapons and Equipment. 24. Selected U.S. Army Weapons. 25. Support Systems. 26. Future Developments -- V. Sample Soldier Skills. 27. Leadership. 28. Guard Duty. 29. Drill and Manual of Arms. 30. Map Reading and Land Navigation.

31. Communications. App. A. Staff Organization -- App. B. Army Flags and Streamers -- App. C. Uniform Code of Military Justice -- App. D. Pay Charts -- App. E. Career Management Fields and Military Occupational Specialties -- App. F. Branch and Functional Area Insignia -- App. G. Army Songs -- App. H. Overseas Tour Locations -- App. I. Glossary of Army Abbreviations.

This is the guide to being a soldier in the U.S. Army. The Soldier's Guidebook answers your questions about Army life, traditions, history, awards, weapon systems, current trends, promotion policy, pay, education, retirement benefits, rank structure - and more. It's the only book that provides an up-to-date picture of all facets of Army life and all the practical information that a soldier needs to know from the day he or she considers joining the Army until discharge or retirement.

It is the authoritative source for the person considering Army service, the new recruit, the seasoned veteran, and the interested civilian. Over 300 illustrations.

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