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The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook: Tips, Tricks, and Tactics for Surviving Boot Camp |  | Author: Michael Volkin
Publisher: Savas Beatie
Category: Book
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Rating:  62 reviews
Sales Rank: 25930
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 192
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 1932714111
Dewey Decimal Number: 903
EAN: 9781932714111
ASIN: 1932714111
Publication Date: April 2007
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Product Description
As anyone who has undergone the transition from civilian to soldier will tell you, basic training is a lot tougher and more challenging than any recruit can imagine. Michael Volkin discovered that fact soon after 9-11, when his personal vow "to serve my country" convinced him to enlist in the U.S. Army. As Volkin quickly discovered, he was utterly unprepared for the new world of the military, "a completely different environment full of unknown exercises and acronyms, where you cant eat or talk without permission. This easy-to-follow survival guide is written specifically for every new or prospective recruit about to enter any branch of the armed forces. Offers step-by-step instructions and solutions, including helpful charts and graphics, on how to prepare both physically and mentally for boot camp.
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 Know The Basics Before You Go To Basic August 9, 2010
Navin Ram (West Melbourne, FL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read this book before shipping out to Fort Benning for Infantry OSUT. This book does an excellent job at giving the reader a good overview of what to expect out of BCT. It goes into preparation, both physically and mentally. It also shows a breakdown of what to expect during the various phases (Red, White and Blue), as well as what to expect out of each week of training.
This book is clearly slanted for Army BCT, which wasn't an issue for me, but maybe others. Some MOS's like Infantry use a One Station Unit Training (OSUT), so our BCT is a little different. Some more information on OSUT would've been helpful.
Overall I'd definitely recommend this book for anyone who would be going to BCT. But there is only so much you can get out of any book. To anyone considering joining the military, my advice would be to talk so someone who was been through BCT first. That way you'd get the most current and complete information on what to expect.
 Excellent Book June 5, 2010
Army Gal
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a must have for anyone entering BCT. It is mostly geared to the Army but, great prep for any branch. It gives you a great idea in what to expect and prepares you for things you may not have thought of.
Exactly what I was lookin for May 10, 2010
Someguysomewhere
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is exactly what you need to get ready for BCT. The workout program is the best I've come across and is the most effective by far. The only real complaint I have is that I wish there were better examples of some of the workouts. Bottom line: this is the best no nonsense preparatory guide for BCT out there.
Great Prep Book March 4, 2010
Aaron Li (La Jolla, CA USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Just FYI: I haven't been to basic training yet, so I won't be able to 'properly' review this until I return.
Based on what I've read, I feel that this book is an adequate guide for anyone who's planning on shipping out to boot camp. The information provided is useful, covering things from the military phonetic alphabet to how to stand at attention. However it's missing some things that are 'branch specific' (like the Soldier's Creed for the US Army). Also, if you listen to Sgt. Volkin's radio show, you'll find this book to be only mildly useful. I would still get it since his radio show doesn't cover everything, but a lot of what he talks about in his show is covered again in the book.
As a side note, everyone's basic training experience is different. It depends on where you attend basic and your drill sergeants. For example, one of my friends went to basic for at Ft. Jackson. Her company got cell phone privileges every Sunday while another company in the same battalion only got their cell phones back just before graduation. While everyone's experience is different, this book will do an excellent job at preparing an individual for the 'worst case scenario' at boot camp.
I was thinking of joining, and used this as a guide. January 19, 2010
The Pro (Iowa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Almost joined the military, and used this a guide. All though it can't replace talking to someone who has been there. Seems to be some difference's but I'd recommend talking to several soldiers to see what it really like.
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