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U.S. Marine Guidebook of Essential Subjects (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: common names, service sweater, bolt carrier group, Marine Corps, United States, Law of War (more...)
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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: Apple Pie Pub Llc (January 4, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0967512360
  • ISBN-13: 978-0967512365
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,424 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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56 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Marine Bible, July 10, 2002
By "waymakerjim" (Mars Hill, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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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39 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars View from the past., December 11, 2004
By Michael Piazzisi (Des Plaines, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Marine Corp Guide Book, June 1, 2009
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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5.0 out of 5 stars Guidebook
Purchased so my little brother could study some things before he went to bootcamp. I think it helped him out greatly.
Published 14 months ago by Tammy J. Mastel

2.0 out of 5 stars Just the facts, ma'am
This guidebook is more of a "super pamphlet". It is about 3" wide, 4" tall, and 1.5" thick with a glue tape binding. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Matt Woods

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Young Marines
My son is a Member of the Young Marines Program, sponsored by the USMC and run by Old Marine Volunteers. This is a BIG HEAVY BOOK. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Suzhubby WolfDragon

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, absolutely worth the price!
Wow, this contained everything you need to know from physical fitness, how to use a weapon, navigation to even NBC warfare and defense planning... Read more
Published on November 18, 2006 by Brian Blankenship

3.0 out of 5 stars It's O.K.
I'm in DEP so I'm looking to soak up all the information I can before boot. This book does have a great deal of information in it but most of the essential stuff like General... Read more
Published on June 20, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars OOH-RAH!
As a new recruit, I can't wait to be ahead of others with the "knowledge" that I gained from this book. Read more
Published on February 13, 2004 by sta2_2

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book was a great overview of basic Marine subjects. If I had any complaint, it was that the dimensions of the book itself were smaller than normal and would not fit on my... Read more
Published on August 13, 2001

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