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<b>Introduction 1</b> <p><b>Part I: The Basics about Basic 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Forewarned Is Forearmed 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: A Day in the Life of Basic Training 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: Training for Military Jobs 27</p> <p>Chapter 4: On the Firing Line (Weapons Range) 35</p> <p><b>Part II: Getting Ready for Basic 49</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Getting a Head Start on Military Ranks 51</p> <p>Chapter 6: Doing Things the Military Way 67</p> <p>Chapter 7: Mastering Military Law and Justice 79</p> <p>Chapter 8: Fit to Fight: Getting in Shape for Basic Training 89</p> <p>Chapter 9: Hup, Two, Three, Four: Understanding Military Drill 107</p> <p><b>Part III: Heading to Basic Training 119</b></p> <p>Chapter 10: Packing Right by Packing Light 121</p> <p>Chapter 11: One Last Trip to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) 131</p> <p>Chapter 12: Arriving at the Base 139</p> <p>Chapter 13: Getting Picked for a Basic Training Job 149</p> <p><b>Part IV: Basic Training Life, Branch by Branch 159</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: Army Basic Combat Training 161</p> <p>Chapter 15: Air Force Basic Training 181</p> <p>Chapter 16: Navy Boot Camp 201</p> <p>Chapter 17: Marine Corps Basic Training 221</p> <p>Chapter 18: Coast Guard Basic Training 247</p> <p><b>Part V: Wrapping Up Basic Training 261</b></p> <p>Chapter 19: Graduation Week 263</p> <p>Chapter 20: Getting Your Just Rewards 273</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens 283</b></p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Prepare for Basic Training 285</p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Make Your Drill Instructor Happy293</p> <p>Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Get in Shape for Basic Training 299</p> <p><b>Appendix A: Punitive Articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) 307</b></p> <p><b>Appendix B: Military Enlisted History 313</b></p> <p><b>Index 353</b></p>

<p><b>Rod Powers,</b> a recognized expert in all U.S. military matters, is the author of <i>ASVAB For Dummies</i> and serves as a military guide for About.com.

<p><b>Learn to:</b> <ul> <li>Get in shape for the physical fitness test</li> <li>Pack the right gear for boot camp</li> <li>Rev up your mental toughness</li> </ul> <p><b>The easy way to survive and thrive in boot camp</b> <p>Whether you join the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, this friendly guide gives you week-by-week information on what to expect in basic training for each branch of service, such as physical training, discipline, classroom instruction, drill and ceremony, obstacle courses, simulated war games, self-defense, marksmanship, and other milestones. <ul> <li><b>Basic training 101</b> — discover what to expect during military basic training, from what happens on the firing range to which jobs you may want to volunteer for (and which ones to avoid at all costs)</li> <li><b>Before you boot</b> — get the inside scoop on ways to get in shape, what you should pack, and what you should leave at home</li> <li><b>Branch out</b> — find out exactly what you'll encounter in each of the services' basic training programs, including daily activities and inspections, and how you'll interact with classmates and instructors</li> <li><b>Onward and upward</b> — learn about the different graduate events and basic training awards for each branch of the military</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li>A day in the life of basic training</li> <li>Ways to get in shape before you ship out</li> <li>Guidance on making your final visit to MEPS</li> <li>Tricks to memorize rank, acronyms, and terms</li> <li>Methods to achieve higher rank and more pay</li> <li>What to expect when you get to your basic training location</li> <li>Tips and advice to make your drill instructor happy</li> </ul>

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