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U.S. Marine Guidebook of Essential Subjects [Paperback]

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January 4, 1998
This repected book is used by all Marines. Chapters include Marine Corps history, Code of Conduct, close order drill, first aid, rifle marksmanship, land navigation and much more. Includes excellent photographs and illustrations.

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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Pentagon (January 4, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0967512360
  • ISBN-13: 978-0967512365
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 4.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,584 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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69 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Marine Bible, July 10, 2002
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"waymakerjim" (Mars Hill, NC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: U.S. Marine Guidebook of Essential Subjects (Paperback)
This book is issued to recruits upon arrival at boot camp. If you are planning to become a Marine, get this book before you go!!
It covers every aspect of what it takes to be a Marine-from the history of the Corps to how to stand at attention to how to arrange your footlocker to saluting to General Orders and everything in between such as Land Navigation, Squad Leadership and tactics, physical fitness requirements, insignia, decorum, Rifle Drills, etc.
Carry it with you everywhere you go and read and re-read it.
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47 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars View from the past., December 11, 2004
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Michael Piazzisi (Des Plaines, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: U.S. Marine Guidebook of Essential Subjects (Paperback)
I am a Marine Vet. I still have my original "knowledge" from boot from 15 years ago. For those not in the know this book is refered to by Drill Instructors as "The Knowledge". It is meant to be a guide book through boot. This version is not much different. My original has the breakdown of a .45 instead of a 9mm. Although when I was in the 9mm is what we used. For those in DEP do not bother. You recruiter will give you "free" material that you MUST memorize. Although you could just Google it. The instructions on how to setup fireing lines and fighting formations is ambiguous with out having a the terrain and personnel to see it. All amply provide for you in San Diego or Paris Island. I also DEP'd and the recruiter would run us through the basics. I am rambling now so here are my experienced suggestions:
1. This book is meant to be suplemental to being at boot camp. Boot camp is only intended to teach you the basics.
2. To learn about the Corps. it is OK. You can learn more on Google.
3. To learn about fighting tactics this book is not good. You only learn the basics at boot. The Corps. keeps the good stuff for those that move on to the Infantry. That is a whole new book. I was not Infantry so I have no suggestions.
4. For those that want to remember the past it is good.
5. For those like me that have a severly deteriorated "Knowledge" and you want one in good shape to show your decendants, it is great.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Marine Corp Guide Book, June 1, 2009
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This is a great book to buy if your interested in the Marine Corp. It will give you an advantage over the other people at recruit training. This book teaches you the stuff you will need to know to be called Marine. The Seller sent in a timely manner and it was in perfect condition.
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