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Record Nr.

UNINA9910781706503321

Autore

Volkin Michael

Titolo

The ultimate basic training guidebook : tips, tricks, and tactics for surviving boot camp / / Michael Volkin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Savas Beatie, 2009

ISBN

1-283-25906-0

9786613259066

1-61121-010-0

Edizione

[4th edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xviii, 167 pages) : ill., charts, ports

Disciplina

355.54

Soggetti

Basic training (Military education)

United States Armed Forces Military life Handbooks, manuals, etc

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Drill Sergeants' Mental Game -- Fitness -- Prepare Yourself Early -- Phases -- Reception Center -- Battle Buddies -- Schedule Breakdown -- Make the Most of Your Meals -- How to ... -- Study Guide -- What to, and Not to Bring -- Top 15 Most Common "Do Nots" For Recruits -- Tips for Success -- Changes -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: APFT Charts -- Appendix B: Workout Log -- Appendix C: Acronyms and Terms.

Sommario/riassunto

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.