Basic Training For Dummies - by Rod Powers (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

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!

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Get in shape for the physical fitness test
• Pack the right gear for boot camp
• Rev up your mental toughness

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

About the Author

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.