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The Bluejacket's Manual (Centennial Edition) - United States Navy | 
 enlarge | Author: Thomas J. Cutler
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Category: Book
Buy New: $22.46
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 303911
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 648
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.6
ISBN: 1557502080
Dewey Decimal Number: 355
EAN: 9781557502087
ASIN: 1557502080
Publication Date: June 2002
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Product Description
In 1902 when Lt. Ridley McLean first wrote this "sailor's bible," he described it as a manual for every person in the naval service. One hundred years later, it continues to serve as a primer for newly enlisted sailors and as a basic reference for all naval personnel--from seaman to admiral. New technology is artfully blended with ancient heritage, facts and figures are augmented by helpful advice, and the mysterious language of the sea is preserved and deciphered in a volume that has served the United States Navy for an entire century. Updated throughout, the book provides the latest Navy ratings, uniforms, ships, aircraft, and weapons as well as current Navy policies on hazing, fraternization, education, and physical fitness, and a completely new chapter explaining the Navy's mission in terms of its rich heritage. The author, winner of the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Naval Literature, has served the Navy in many capacities, both as an enlisted man and officer, and he brings that experience and his devotion to the service to these pages. He explains new terms and such concepts as leadership and core values in both inspiring and pragmatic terms. Relevant photographs, diagrams, and tables enhance the presentation, and accompanying appendixes include a glossary and a wealth of reference material that every sailor will want to keep at hand.
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Ship Shape October 13, 2008
Book arrived on time and in great condition. If you know someone who is about to go to basic training for the US Navy, then this book is a great way for them to prepare. Is it necessary? No. Does it help a lot and make their life easier to be prepared? You better believe it.
I highly recommend it.
Helped prepare for Officer's School August 29, 2008
Helped my son greatly improve his score on the OCS exam. Arrived quickly and in excellent condition.
For Those Considering Navy Boot Camp July 25, 2008
This is a required book once you enter the Navy. More than enough information is in the book that will help you on your daily journey in the Navy. It is good to for those that are just interested in the Navy atmosphere. This book will be one that is given to you once you join the Navy. The information will help you in your test taking for promotions as well but it doesn't go into very much detail of the different ratings due to security clearances required for some of the jobs.
A Classic! July 3, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Bluejacket's Manual has been a staple book of US Navy seamanship for the last century. I'm pre-Recruit Training, but knowing your trade before you're supposed to has never hurt anybody.
The hardback version is perfect for the mantle of any sailor past or present...
The Ten Rules for being a sentry. April 21, 2004
5 out of 27 found this review helpful
1.} A sentry will NEVER leave his post unless properly relieved. That is the 1st rule. There are ten of them. read the book, before I throw it at you.
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