Basic Training for Dummies

by Rod Powers

The easy way to prepare for basic training Each year, thousands of young Americans attempt to enlist in the U.S. Armed Services. A number of factors during a soldier's training could inhibit successful enlistment, including mental toughness and physical fitness levels. Basic Training For Dummies covers the ins and outs of this initial process, preparing you for the challenges you?ll face before you head off for basic training.. You'll get detailed, week-by-week information on what to expect in basic training for each branch of service, such as physical training, discipline, classroom instruction, drill and ceremony, obstacle courses, simulated war games, self-defense, marksmanship, and other milestones. Whether you join the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, Basic Training For Dummies prepares you for the challenge and will help you survive and thrive in boot camp!

Genres: Military Fiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Rod Powers is a recognized expert in all U.S. military matters. He is a retired First Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force. He also serves as the military guide for About.com at www.usmilitary.about.com.

Source: Amazon

Reviews

[Logan Downs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read and wonderful study tool. The go to book for information on all of the US military branches basic training.

[Julian Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot of good advice.

Not a very long book. does have a lot of good advice on the dos and donts on lifebin basic training

[Sashi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative book and a helpful tool to get through the Basic training