Basic Training For Dummies
, by Powers, Rod- ISBN: 9780470881231 | 0470881232
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 9/27/2011
Everyone who enlists in the military goes through basic training. There are five separate basic trainings, one for each branch of the service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard). Basic Training For Dummies includes detailed, week-by-week information about what happens during 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. In addition, Basic Training For Dummies includes coverage on: Getting ready for basic training, such as getting in shape to pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Avoiding negative attention from Drill Sergeants Tips and tricks to memorize rank, acronyms, and terms All-important advice on how to pack for boot camp Methods to achieve higher rank and more pay Tips and information on creating a personal training program that is adaptable to the needs of each service