United States Navy Boot Camp

Author: Malcolm E. Rockwood
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781515115687
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
You're about to discover how to prepare yourself for the biggest decision you've probably ever had to make in your life. It isn't an easy one and not a decision you should make lightly. In my book I describe from first hand experience of what you'll be running into. I give advice based on first hand experience on what to know and recommendations you should heed before joining. The best way to prepare for joining the Navy is to do your research and know everything you can so you can make an informed decision.

Honor, Courage, Commitment

Author: John F Leahy
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1612513727
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 284

Book Description
J. F. Leahy chronicles the transition of eighty-one men and women from civilians to sailors at the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. Granted unlimited and unprecedented access to the recruits during the fall of 2000, his examination of the unique American institution -—popularly known as boot camp -—offers a look into the hearts and minds of a group of young people who are a cross section of the nation. The work offers a unique view into the training experience of all recruits and sheds light on the differences between those entering the military services and the society they serve.

Chickens in the Road

Author: Suzanne McMinn
Publisher: HarperOne
ISBN: 9780062223715
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Suzanne McMinn, a former romance writer and founder of the popular blog chickensintheroad.com, shares the story of her search to lead a life of ordinary splendor in Chickens in the Road, her inspiring and funny memoir. Craving a life that would connect her to the earth and her family roots, McMinn packed up her three kids, left her husband and her sterile suburban existence behind, and moved to rural West Virginia. Amid the rough landscape and beauty of this rural mountain country, she pursues a natural lifestyle filled with chickens, goats, sheep—and no pizza delivery. With her new life comes an unexpected new love—"52," a man as beguiling and enigmatic as his nickname—a turbulent romance that reminds her that peace and fulfillment can be found in the wake of heartbreak. Coping with formidable challenges, including raising a trio of teenagers, milking stubborn cows, being snowed in with no heat, and making her own butter, McMinn realizes that she’s living a forty-something’s coming-of-age story. As she dares to become self-reliant and embrace her independence, she reminds us that life is a bold adventure—if we’re willing to live it. Chickens in the Road includes more than 20 recipes, craft projects, and McMinn’s photography, and features a special two-color design.

The Flight Jacket

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Air pilots, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description

San Diego's Naval Training Center

Author: Jennifer A. Garey
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738559582
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
San Diegoas Naval Training Center (NTC) was commissioned on June 1, 1923, and for 70 years served as a young recruitas introduction to a naval career, beginning with nine weeks of basic orientation and organization training (BOOT) camp. Originally consisting of 135 acres adjacent to San Diego Bay, NTC eventually expanded to almost 550 acres with 300 buildings, landscaped promenades, parade grounds, and a concrete training anon-ship, a the USS Recruit (a.k.a. USS Neversail), where recruits learned their first duties of seamanship. Advanced training schools were later added for military personnel learning specialized duties. After training hundreds of thousands of recruits, NTC was officially closed on April 30, 1997, and has since been transformed into San Diegoas new and vibrant cultural center, Liberty Station.

The Bluejackets' Manual

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1232

Book Description

Joining the United States Marine Corps

Author: Snow Wildsmith
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9780786447619
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book is for the teenager or young adult who is interested in enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. It will walk him or her through the enlistment and recruit training process: making the decision to join, talking to recruiters, getting qualified, preparing for basic training, and learning what to expect at basic recruit training. The goal of the McFarland Joining the Military book series is to help young people who might be curious about serving in the military decide whether military service is right for them, which branch is the best fit, and whether they are qualified for and prepared for military service. Features include lists of books, web links, and videos; a glossary; and an index.

The Parent's Guide to the U.S. Navy

Author: Thomas J Cutler
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1682471764
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
Military ways can be enigmatic, resulting in an alien world where acronyms often replace words and where “1330” is a time of day. Add to that, the Navy is not only military, it is nautical, which adds centuries of sea-going terminology and practices to the confusion. While the young men and women who sign on to become sailors in the United States Navy receive extensive indoctrination and training, their parents do not. As their sons and daughters are becoming uniformed, the parents remain uninformed. This book is both a translation manual and a cultural guide to their son’s or daughter’s chosen new world. Alongside chapters covering uniforms, ranks, ships, and aircraft, are explanations and guidance as to what to expect when their child first joins the Navy, the many benefits their sailor will enjoy, and what families should bring and do when visiting their sailors in their new and somewhat alien world. Designed to be an easy read as well as a useful reference work, The Parent’s Guide to the U.S. Navy is essential reading for those parents whose children have chosen to “go down to the sea in ships.

Basic Training For Dummies

Author: Rod Powers
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470881232
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 384

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!

Making the Corps

Author: Thomas E. Ricks
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684848171
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 342

Book Description
Inside the marine corps and what it takes to become "One of the few, the proud, the Marines."