Basic Training For Dummies

The easy way to survive and thrive in boot camp
Whether you join the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, this friendly guide gives you 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.
Basic training 101 — discover what to expect during military basic training, from what happens on the firing range to which jobs you may want to volunteer for (and which ones to avoid at all costs)
Before you boot — get the inside scoop on ways to get in shape, what you should pack, and what you should leave at home
Branch out — find out exactly what you′ll encounter in each of the services′ basic training programs, including daily activities and inspections, and how you′ll interact with classmates and instructors
Onward and upward — learn about the different graduate events and basic training awards for each branch of the military
Open the book and find:
A day in the life of basic training
Ways to get in shape before you ship out
Guidance on making your final visit to MEPS
Tricks to memorize rank, acronyms, and terms
Methods to achieve higher rank and more pay
What to expect when you get to your basic training location
Tips and advice to make your drill instructor happy
Learn to:
Get in shape for the physical fitness test
Pack the right gear for boot camp
Rev up your mental toughness

Spis treści:
Introduction 1
Part I: The Basics about Basic 7
Chapter 1: Forewarned Is Forearmed 9
Chapter 2: A Day in the Life of Basic Training 19
Chapter 3: Training for Military Jobs 27
Chapter 4: On the Firing L ine (Weapons Range) 35
Part II: Getting Ready for Basic 49
Chapter 5: Getting a Head Start on Military Ranks 51
Chapter 6: Doing Things the Military Way 67
Chapter 7: Mastering Military Law and Justice 79
Chapter 8: Fit to Fight: Getting in Shape for Basic Training 89
Chapter 9: Hup, Two, Three, Four: Understanding Military Drill 107
Part III: Heading to Basic Training 119
Chapter 10: Packing Right by Packing Light 121
Chapter 11: One Last Trip to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) 131
Chapter 12: Arriving at the Base 139
Chapter 13: Getting Picked for a Basic Training Job 149
Part IV: Basic Training Life, Branch by Branch 159
Chapter 14: Army Basic Combat Training 161
Chapter 15: Air Force Basic Training 181
Chapter 16: Navy Boot Camp 201
Chapter 17: Marine Corps Basic Training 221
Chapter 18: Coast Guard Basic Training 247
Part V: Wrapping Up Basic Training 261
Chapter 19: Graduation Week 263
Chapter 20: Getting Your Just Rewards 273
Part VI: The Part of Tens 283
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Prepare for Basic Training 285
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Make Your Drill Instructor Happy293
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Get in Shape for Basic Training 299
Appendix A: Punitive Articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) 307
Appendix B: Military Enlisted History 313
Index 353

Nota biograficzna:
Rod Powers, a recognized expert in all U.S. military matters, is the author of ASVAB For Dummies and serves as a military guide for About.com.

Okładka tylna:
The easy way to survive and thrive in boot camp
Whether you join the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, this friendly guide gives you week–by–week information on what to expect in basic training for each branch of service, such as physical training, discipline, classroom instruction, dr ill and ceremony, obstacle courses, simulated war games, self–defense, marksmanship, and other milestones.
Basic training 101 — discover what to expect during military basic training, from what happens on the firing range to which jobs you may want to volunteer for (and which ones to avoid at all costs)
Before you boot — get the inside scoop on ways to get in shape, what you should pack, and what you should leave at home
Branch out — find out exactly what you′ll encounter in each of the services′ basic training programs, including daily activities and inspections, and how you′ll interact with classmates and instructors
Onward and upward — learn about the different graduate events and basic training awards for each branch of the military
Open the book and find:
A day in the life of basic training
Ways to get in shape before you ship out
Guidance on making your final visit to MEPS
Tricks to memorize rank, acronyms, and terms
Methods to achieve higher rank and more pay
What to expect when you get to your basic training location
Tips and advice to make your drill instructor happy
Learn to:
Get in shape for the physical fitness test
Pack the right gear for boot camp
Rev up your mental toughness