The Soldier's Guide: The Complete Guide to U.S. Army Traditions, Training, Duties, and Responsibilities (Department of the Army) [Paperback]

Department of the Army (Author)

Book Description

Series: Department of the Army | Publication Date: October 17, 2007

This manual condenses important information from a number of U.S. Army regulations, field manuals, and other publications into one crucial volume. Written to answer the many questions asked by soldiers of all ranks in the Army, it covers everything from the history and traditions of the American military to training and service benefits. Find out about such ideals as “The Warrior Ethos” that drive soldiers during a mission and the Army’s values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage, and discipline. In addition, sections cover ethical reasoning, the basic principles of war, military courtesies, individual combat skills, and more.

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About the Author

The U.S. Department of the Army is headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and authors The Soldier's Guide, The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, U.S. Army Ranger Handbook, U.S. Army Hand-to-Hand Combat, U.S. Army First Aid Manual, U.S. Army Weapons Systems, U.S. Army Special Forces Handbook, U.S. Army Guide to Boobytraps, U.S. Army Explosives and Demolitions Handbook, U.S. Army Special Forces Guide to Unconventional Warfare, and U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Handbook.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (October 17, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602391645
• ISBN-13: 978-1602391642
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #523,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Soldier's Guide, July 28, 2009

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This review is from: The Soldier's Guide: The Complete Guide to U.S. Army Traditions, Training, Duties, and Responsibilities (Department of the Army) (Paperback)

I found this book to contain a vast array of useful information for anyone starting out in the U. S. Army.
Information is laid out in a very user friend format. Many FM's were used as references for this book. It is a good overview and starting point.

Wessling S SPC E4

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book but..., April 6, 2010

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Mushi - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Soldier's Guide: The Complete Guide to U.S. Army Traditions, Training, Duties, and Responsibilities (Department of the Army) (Paperback)

This book is a definite must read for anyone considering army life. It walks you through exactly what the military expects from its soldiers in the army. From training, personal morals, its history, customs, traditions... well, you get the idea and I don't really want to sound like the table of contents here. However, that said (and bearing in mind at the time of my review there were only 2 real options for purchasing a hard copy of this guide: 1 new for nearly $1000; 1 used for around $40), this publication is "approved for public release; distribution is unlimited."


Simply hop to your favorite search engine and look up FM 7-21.13 "THE SOLDIER'S GUIDE". However, if a copy becomes reasonably priced, I would buy it. It was a much better reading experience having the book in my hands than the re-read I did from the internet, but, any port in a storm.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Soldier's Guide Table of Contents, October 26, 2011

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Three Golden Apples (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Soldier's Guide: The Complete Guide to U.S. Army Traditions, Training, Duties, and Responsibilities (Department of the Army) (Paperback)

"This publication supersedes FM 7-21.13, 15 October 2003."

FIGURES
TABLES
VIGNETTES
ILLUSTRATIONS
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION

Chapter 1 THE INDIVIDUAL SOLDIER'S ROLE IN THE ARMY
Section I- The Warrior Ethos and Army Values
Section II- The Team

Chapter 2 THE ARMY AND THE NATION
Section I- A Short History of the US Army
Section II- The Operational Environment
Section III- How the US Government Works

Chapter 3 DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY OF THE SOLDIER
Section I- Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority
Section II- Wear and Appearance
Section III- Uniform Code of Military Justice
Section IV- Standards of Conduct

Chapter 4 CUSTOMS, COURTESIES, AND TRADITIONS
Customs
Courtesies
Traditions

Chapter 5 TRAINING
Section I- Army Training Management
Section II- Individual Training
Section III- Force Protection

Chapter 6 DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Section I- Developmental Counseling
Section II- Professional Development
Section III- Retention and Reenlistment

Chapter 7 BENEFITS OF SERVICE
Section I- Pay and Allowances
Section II- Housing
Section III- Health
Section IV- Financial Readiness and Planning
Section V- Education
Section VI- Relocation Assistance
Section VII- Legal Issues
Section VIII- After the Army

Appendix A- SELECTED COMBAT TASKS
Section I - Shoot, Move, and Communicate
Engage Targets with an M16A1 or M16A2 Rifle
Move Over, Through, or Around Obstacles (Except Minefields)
Navigate from One Point on the Ground to Another Point while Dismounted
Perform Voice Communications

Section II- Survive
Evaluate a Casualty
Perform First Aid for Nerve Agent Injury
React to Chemical of Biological Hazard/Attack
Decontaminate Yourself and Individual Equipment Using Chemical Decontaminating Kits
React to Indirect Fire While Dismounted
React to Direct Fire While Mounted
Select Temporary Fighting Positions

Appendix B- Army Programs
Appendix C- Ceremonies
Appendix D- Internet Resources
Appendix E- Professional Reading
Appendix F- Arms and Services of the Army

Glossary of the acronyms and abbreviations used in the manual.