Handbook for Marine NCO's, 5th Edition [Hardcover]

Kenneth W. Estes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 14, 2008 | ISBN-10: 1591142407 | ISBN-13: 978-1591142409 | Edition: 5

While this thoroughly revised fifth edition reflects all of the many changes in the organization of the Corps, it continues to focus on helping Marine NCOs make the most of their chevrons and . . . get ahead in the corps. Practical and easy to use, it is the only reference that provides fast access to all of the many official military regulations and instructions that an NCO needs to know. Its sound advice and up-to-date information on military matters help new NCOs acquire a firm understanding of the different specialties in the USMC and serves as a quick refresher for even the most seasoned Marine.

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About the Author

Lt. Col. KENNETH W. ESTES, USMC (Ret.), a 1969 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, served in a variety of USMC command and staff assignments until his retirement in 1993. The author of several books, including the prior editions of this manual, he holds a PhD in history and has taught at Duke University, the Naval Academy, and other institutions.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 362 pages
• Publisher: Naval Institute Press; 5 edition (November 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591142407
• ISBN-13: 978-1591142409
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #189,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Marine NCOs, January 4, 2000

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BCJ - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook for Marine NCOs (Paperback)

This book is probably on every Marine NCOs bookshelf or in their footlockers and for good reasons. The book is by the same author of the Marine Officers Guide, and has alot of the information found in that book, but there is also alot of unique information. Its chapters are titled:The Noncommissioned Officer, The Marine Corps, The Profession of Arms, Leadership, Traditions Flags Decorations and History, Posts and Stations, Reserves, Military Justice, Uniforms, Courtesy and Ceremonies, Service Afloat(Sea Service/Duty), Individual Administration, Pay Allowances and Travel, and Personal Affairs. If you are going to be a Marine and plan on becoming a NCO(corporal and above), or are going to become a commissioned officer, you have to get this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for introducing a new NCO to how the USMC operates. But I have two minor problems..., March 1, 2008

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Jeff H. Crowther Jr. "biteyoass" (Montgomery, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook for Marine NCOs (Paperback)

...shouldn't there be an updated version of this book. Especially with all that has changed with the Marine Corps over the past 13 years since it was first published. There also needs to be a reference appendix detailing a specific manual, publication or MCO involved with a particular subject in this book. Other than that, this is an excellent book for a Marine looking to earn a rank higher than LCpl.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This book is outdated, October 2, 2011

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This review is from: Handbook for Marine NCO's, 5th Edition (Hardcover)

The 5th edition of the NCO handbook is really outdated. I would not recommend that any of my NCOs buy it. It will only confuse them. I have been a Marine for over 23 years and never in my career has it been appropriate to call a 1stSgt "Top". I also own editions 3 and 4 and very little has changed in the editions. The Corps has changed but these books haven't.