Basics from the Barracks
Basics from the Barracks

Author: Army War College (U.S.). Military Family Program

Publisher:

Published: 2011*

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13:

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The U.S. Army War College experience at Carlisle Barracks highlights the significant role of relationships in the professional lives of strategic leaders. Its students and international fellows and their families form enduring relationships during the "Carlisle experience" and become ambassadors for their service and their nation. Protocol creates the framework for relationships in a wide range of ceremonial and official functions. An understanding of protocol can encourage greater understanding of the people, customs, and institutions of the United States and the U.S. Armed Services. This guide addresses need-to-know information relating to military, national, and international etiquette and protocol.

Basic Training For Dummies
Basic Training For Dummies

Author: Rod Powers

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-08-31

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1118088964

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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. Tips and information on getting in shape to pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) All-important advice on what to pack for boot camp Other title by Powers: ASVAB For Dummies Premier, 3rd Edition, Veterans Benefits For Dummies 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!

Army Fundamentals
Army Fundamentals

Author: Bethan Greener

Publisher: Massey University Press

Published: 2017-05-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0994140746

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How do we understand the functions of militaries of democratic societies? How good soldiers are made, how they behave when posted overseas, the issue of gender and the increased use of military beyond their core functions all demand a closer academic examination. This edited collection brings together work by exciting new scholars as well as established academics, and examines the identity and functions of the New Zealand Army from a range of perspectives. Drawing on anthropology, political studies, international relations, development studies, law, and defence and security studies, it provides a multi-&­faceted view of one military organisation, and helps further our understanding of the character and the challenges of military personnel and institutions in the twenty-first century.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Your Military and Veterans Benefits
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Your Military and Veterans Benefits

Author: Katrina L. Webber

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-06-03

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 1440636672

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The perks for American servicemen and women. The US Armed Forces exists in a reality all its own. Members are fed, paid, clothed, housed, and protected in a way few other American citizens can claim. Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines can shop at low-price grocery stores, protect their families with low-cost insurance, and earn a lifetime pension before they turn 40 years old. In fact, military life offers so many benefits and perks, it’s hard for the average serviceman or -woman to keep track of them. Finally, here is a guide that explains the benefits and how to obtain them. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, readers will find: • Clear and precise explanations of active-duty family benefits. • Details on veteran education and medical benefits. • A money-saving guide to discounts for both active duty personnel and veterans.

A Family's Guide to the Military For Dummies
A Family's Guide to the Military For Dummies

Author: Sheryl Garrett

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-01-06

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 047044472X

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Expert advice on all aspects of military life A Family's Guide to the Military For Dummies is for the millions of military dependents, family members, and friends who are looking for straightforward guidance to take advantage of the benefits and overcome the challenges unique to life in the military. This comprehensive guide covers such key topics as introducing military life to readers new to the armed forces, financial planning, relocation, deployment, raising kids alone while a partner is away, and taking advantage of the available benefits. It offers tips and advice for dealing with emotions that surround events like deployments, deciphering the acronyms used in daily military life, forming support groups, keeping track of a loved one's whereabouts, and surviving on a military base in a foreign country.