The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook [Paperback]

Michael C. Volkin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2004

This book will prepare a recruit, mentally and physically, for basic training in the U.S. Army. It offers practical and unique solutions to challenges encountered by new recruits. Inside you'll find an 8-week fitness program specifically designed to improve your fitness test scores, study guides, an instructional "How to..." chapter, a list of what to bring (and not to bring) to basic training, tips for success, and much more.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This is the United States most authoratative guide to basic training. No other book provides a more useful benefit for a recruit entering the Army or National Guard. Any recruit entering any branch of the military will benefit from the fitness routines in this book.

From the Author

This book is straightforward, short and easy to understand. Take advantage of the fitness routine in this book. Many hours of research and trial and error went toward creating the program. I believe there is no other fitness program that can get you in shape for basic training faster.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Booklocker.com (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591135222
• ISBN-13: 978-1591135227
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,680,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thumbs up for The Ultimate Basic Training Guide Book, April 6, 2006

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Briana L. Broberg (SI, NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook (Paperback)

I found this book to be helpful in a number of ways. Initially I purchased it because I had never really known what basic training was going to be like and I wanted an "inside look," which Mr. Volkin's book offered. However, after I had read the book the first time I was glad to have it for other reasons- it gave me truly useful tips, helped me figure out the type of work out I needed to be on in order to be best prepared for Basic Training and it helped me learn Military acronyms and slang- without which, I would have been sorely out of luck when I got to Basic. I would recommend this book to anyone contemplating Military Service- I couldn't imagine going in without the knowledge and perspective it offers.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide for basic training in the Army, July 27, 2005

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James P. Gibb (Peoria, Il USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook (Paperback)

Although I have not completed basic training as of yet, I have found Volkin's book to be extremely informative. I went from knowing very little about the Army and basic training, to understanding such things as: rank structure, the roll of drill sergeants, how much sleep to expect at basic training, day to day activities, battle buddies, the gas chamber, and so on. This book laid to rest most of my worries and anxieties concering basic training.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! I highly recommend it, October 1, 2004

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Jeremy S (Manchester) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook (Paperback)

This book pretty much tells you everything you need to know to prepare for Basic Training. There are a couple other books out there but they dont offer a fitness program like this one. The fitness program really whips you into shape too. Also, the book has a helpful packing list which includes EVERYTHING you need to bring to basic training, down to the last pair of socks. I highly recommend this book for anyone entering any branch of the military.