Army Officer's Guide: 49th Edition

by Keith Bonn

The essential professional reference for Army officers for over 70 years completely updated with all current information needed by officers of all ranks and branches. This is the definitive guide of what the Army expects from its officers in leadership, technical skills, and character, and what every officer-junior or experienced-needs to know to succeed in the 21st-century Army. Packed full of information on duty performance, professional development, academic opportunities, organization and missions, pay and benefits, family services, military courtesies and customs, and professional and social life.

Genres: Military Fiction, Reference, Nonfiction

656 pages, Paperback

First published August 31, 1999

About the author

A U.S. Army Infantry officer and historical scholar, Keith Earl Bonn served in various airborne, infantry, and light infantry command and staff assignments in the continental United States and Korea, as well as a joint assignment in Central America. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point (Class of 1978), he earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in history from the University of Chicago. Attributing his passion for the military to his heritage as the son, grandson, and great-grandson of NCOs, Bonn was the author of several books on professional military topics. After retiring from the U.S. Army (1974-1997), he founded The Aberjona Press, a small publishing company specializing in World War II historical literature, where he was editor-in-chief.

Keith Bonn died unexpectedly from a blood infection on December 8, 2005. He was survived by his wife Patricia and their two children, Victoria Grace and William Lloyd.

Mr. Bonn was a graduate of both the Airborne and Ranger schools and earned the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) while serving as a platoon leader in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Reviews

[Joe Triplett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Wish I joined the Army but got engaged instead. Big mistake.

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had to read this for my job...hooah.

[Nick stockett · Rating 2 out of 5]

good reference book

[John Sorensen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is most definitely a reference guide, not a reading book. Most of the book is too wordy.