Basic Training For Dummies

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!

The easy way to prepare for basic trainingEach year, thousands of young Americans attempt to enlist in theU.S. Armed Services. A number of factors during a soldier'straining could inhibit successful enlistment, including mentaltoughness and physical fitness levels. Basic Training ForDummies covers the ins and outs of this initial processpreparing you for the challenges you?ll face before you head offfor basic training..You'll get detailed, week-by-week information on what to expectin basic training for each branch of service, such as physicaltraining, discipline, classroom instruction, drill and ceremonyobstacle courses, simulated war games, self-defense, marksmanshipand other milestones.* Tips and information on getting in shape to pass the PhysicalFitness Test (PFT)* All-important advice on what to pack for boot camp* Other title by Powers: ASVAB For Dummies Premier, 3rdEdition, Veterans Benefits For DummiesWhether you join the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or theCoast Guard, Basic Training For Dummies prepares you for thechallenge and will help you survive and thrive in boot camp!

Introduction 1Part I: The Basics about Basic 7Chapter 1: Forewarned Is Forearmed 9Chapter 2: A Day in the Life of Basic Training 19Chapter 3: Training for Military Jobs 27Chapter 4: On the Firing Line (Weapons Range) 35Part II: Getting Ready for Basic 49Chapter 5: Getting a Head Start on Military Ranks 51Chapter 6: Doing Things the Military Way 67Chapter 7: Mastering Military Law and Justice 79Chapter 8: Fit to Fight: Getting in Shape for Basic Training89Chapter 9: Hup, Two, Three, Four: Understanding Military Drill107Part III: Heading to Basic Training 119Chapter 10: Packing Right by Packing Light 121Chapter 11: One Last Trip to the Military Entrance ProcessingStation (MEPS) 131Chapter 12: Arriving at the Base 139Chapter 13: Getting Picked for a Basic Training Job 149Part IV: Basic Training Life, Branch by Branch 159Chapter 14: Army Basic Combat Training 161Chapter 15: Air Force Basic Training 181Chapter 16: Navy Boot Camp 201Chapter 17: Marine Corps Basic Training 221Chapter 18: Coast Guard Basic Training 247Part V: Wrapping Up Basic Training 261Chapter 19: Graduation Week 263Chapter 20: Getting Your Just Rewards 273Part VI: The Part of Tens 283Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Prepare for Basic Training 285Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Make Your Drill Instructor Happy293Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Get in Shape for Basic Training 299Appendix A: Punitive Articles of the Uniform Code of MilitaryJustice (UCMJ) 307Appendix B: Military Enlisted History 313Index 353