Book description
The easy way to prepare for basic training
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!
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.
