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A Civilian’s Guide to the U.S. Military: A comprehensive reference to the customs, language and structure of the Armed Forces
Attention! Learn more about your military now! Does a corporal have to salute a lieutenant or is it the other way around? What are forward-deployed units? Is an armored cow” a type of tank or something soldiers eat? Are Polaris missiles dropped from the air or launched from a submarine? If someone calls you a “Cat 4″ should you be honored or offended? Do you feel lost when it comes to all things military? Sure, you hear things on the news and maybe you know someone who is in the military, but yo
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A CIVILIAN’S GUIDE TO THE U.S. MILITARY is a misleading title. This outstanding book not only serves as a detailed reference for civilians seeking information about the armed services, but is of equal value to active duty military personnel, as well as those on the retired rolls who may have fallen out of touch with the ever changing force structure. In concise, easy to read prose, Dr. Schading addresses all aspects of the military establishment, from organization, mission and training to the everydays details of military life. The information is voluminous, yet never boring in the way it is presented. The reader will come away with a clear picture of the five major services, and a fresh insight into the complex world of Special Operations Forces.
For any writer of fiction, A CIVILIAN’S GUIDE TO THE U.S. MILITARY is a “must have” reference book. It could also prove a valuable academic resource for the military academies and college campus ROTC programs. One might even suggest that media newscasters avail themselves of the section on proper forms of address, for they are constantly getting this wrong.
For anyone contemplating a military career, or simply curious about the armed services, this book will be a comprehensive guide.
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|A fascinating read and a wonderful resource!,
This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the military. It is carefully organized and detailed but also very concise and easily accessibly for us non-military types. It’s a great read and I’ll keep it on my shelf for a useful reference, too!
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|Comprehensive and Enjoyable,
If you’re looking for a single text that will provide a solid knowledge of the military for those who want to learn, this is the book for you. Easily the best reference book I’ve found for everything an outsider could want to learn about the military.
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