Written as a guide for a novice Roman soldier, this handbook gives an insiders's guide of what it was like to fight in the Roman army. The text depicts in grim and grimy detail the harsh truths of life as a Roman soldier and includes a beginner's guide to how to hold a sword and shield and clean armour.
This manual, TRADOC Pamphlet TP 600-4 The Soldier's Blue Book: The Guide for Initial Entry Soldiers August 2019, is the guide for all Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers who join our Army Profession. It provides an introduction to being a Soldier and Trusted Army Professional, certified in character, competence, and commitment to the Army. The pamphlet introduces Solders to the Army Ethic, Values, Culture of Trust, History, Organizations, and Training. It provides information on pay, leave, Thrift Saving Plans (TSPs), and organizations that will be available to assist you and your Families. The Soldier's Blue Book is mandated reading and will be maintained and available during BCT/OSUT and AIT.This pamphlet applies to all active Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard enlisted IET conducted at service schools, Army Training Centers, and other training activities under the control of Headquarters, TRADOC.
Child soldiers remain poorly understood and inadequately protected, despite significant media attention and many policy initiatives. This Research Handbook aims to redress this troubling gap. It offers a reflective, fresh and nuanced review of the complex issue of child soldiering. The Handbook brings together scholars from six continents, diverse experiences, and a broad range of disciplines. Along the way, it unpacks the life-cycle of youth and militarization: from recruitment to demobilization to return to civilian life. The overarching aim of the Handbook is to render the invisible visible – the contributions map the unmapped and chart new directions. Challenging prevailing assumptions and conceptions, the Research Handbook on Child Soldiers focuses on adversity but also capacity: emphasising the resilience, humanity, and potentiality of children affected (rather than ‘afflicted’) by armed conflict.
An insider's guide: how to join the Roman legions, wield a gladius, storm cities, and conquer the world Your emperor needs you for the Roman army! The year is AD 100 and Rome stands supreme and unconquerable from the desert sands of Mesopotamia to the misty highlands of Caledonia. Yet the might of Rome rests completely on the armored shoulders of the legionaries who hold back the barbarian hordes and push forward the frontiers of empire. This carefully researched yet entertainingly nonacademic book tells you how to join the Roman legions, the best places to serve, and how to keep your armor from getting rusty. Learn to march under the eagles of Rome, from training, campaigns, and battle to the glory of a Roman Triumph and retirement with a pension plan. Every aspect of army life is discussed, from drill to diet, with handy tips on topics such as how to select the best boots or how to avoid being skewered by enemy spears. Combining the latest archaeological discoveries with the written records of those who actually saw the Roman legions in action, this book provides a vivid picture of what it meant to be a Roman legionary.
The Christian Soldier's Handbook is for those who are fighting the good fight for God and Jesus Christ. Use this book for inspiration as you engage the forces of darkness in the physical or spiritual world. Selected scripture shows us how great warriors of old battled and how we can carry on the fight in today's world. Let us fight the good fight until we are called to our reward. Those who are with us are more and greater than those who are against us.
This accessible handbook is the first of its kind to examine the sociological approach to the study of the military. The contents are compiled from the work of researchers at universities around the world, as well as military officers devoted to the sector of study. Beginning with a review of studies prior to contemporary research, the book provides a comprehensive survey of the topic. The scope of coverage extends to civic-military relations, including issues surrounding democratic control of the armed forces; military culture; professional training; conditions and problems of minorities in the armed forces; an examination of structural change within the military over the years including new duties and functions following the Cold War.
This book exposes the role of children in war, describing where, why, and how children are deployed, the attempts made by international organizations to protect children, and the underlying political and cultural issues that make this such a thorny issue. In conflict-torn countries such as Myanmar and Uganda, the use of child soldiers in military and paramilitary operations continues to occur despite widespread condemnation and the efforts of organizations such as the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers. This book will allow readers to grasp the impact of this issue for both individuals and nations worldwide. Child Soldiers: A Reference Handbook traces the evolution of child soldiers from approximately 1940 onwards, covering important historical to modern conflicts. The subject is discussed from a global perspective, with particular attention given to areas where the use of child soldiers is most prevalent. The book covers the complex underlying reasons for the continued use of child soldiers in the modern world, examines the political and psychological consequences of using children—both male and female—in military and paramilitary organizations, and describes how this subject has been addressed by international law and various human rights organizations.
This handbook provides guidance to U.S. Army retired soldiers and their families about their military status after retirement, benefits and privileges that they may be entitled. Some of the topics covered within this handbook include: MyArmyBenefits (MAB) Program, Change of Address Military Identification and Privilege Cards Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) for Medical Care & TRICARE Military Installation Privileges- Stateside and Overseas Locating Former and Retired Soldiers Community Relations Army Emergency Relief Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits And much more Retired U.S. Army soldiers and their families may be interested in this retirement guide. Members of the ROTC Corps, and American citizens interested in enlisting within the U.S. Army also may be interested in this guide to comprehensive Army service benefits. Related products: Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors 2017 is available here:https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/federal-benefits-veterans-dependents-and-survivors-2017 Information for Survivor Annuitants: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is available here:https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/information-survivor-annuitants-federal-employees-retirement-system-fers Applying for Deferred or Postponed Retirement Under the Federal Employees Retirement System FERS is available here:https://bookstore.gpo.gov/products/applying-deferred-or-postponed-retirement-under-federal-employees-retirement-system-fers