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GtrsRGr8 · 08-16-2016, 11:41 PM

Ten Hut!

WarGameVault's "Deal of the Day" is A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military.

The blurb:
A comprehensive reference to the customs, language and structure of the Armed Forces

Attention! Learn more about your military now!

Does a corporal have to salute a lieutenant or is it the other way around? What are forward-deployed units? Is an "armored cow" a type of tank or something soldiers eat? Are Polaris missiles dropped from the air or launched from a submarine? If someone calls you a "Cat 4" should you be honored or offended?

Do you feel lost when it comes to all things military? Sure, you hear things on the news and maybe you know someone who is in the military, but you probably have a hard time fully grasping the acronyms, equipment, and protocol they discuss. That's where A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military can help. Author Barbara Schading decodes all things military for you. She discusses each branch--Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and the Coast Guard--in simple terms you can understand. You'll get the background information, an easy-to-read chart showing rank and insignia, and an explanation of the organization of each branch.

In addition, the book has extensive glossaries that cover terms, acronyms, slang, and equipment. You'll find an entire chapter that covers special operations forces like the Green Berets, Force Recons, Army Rangers, and more. You'll learn about their specific training, missions, and history. The book also covers other important aspects of the military like:

flag and saluting etiquette

military funerals

the Tombs of the Unknown

the American Legion, USO, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other groups

military law

military academies

medals and decorations

official military music

an explanation of the Geneva Convention

and a list of resources to help you find more information

So the next time you read the paper or talk with a new recruit, you don't have to feel lost. Become a knowledgeable civilian with the help of A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military.

The list price is $16.99. The sale price is $6.99. The deal price is only $3.49. It is available at Amazon for $9.99 in the Kindle edition.

It is rated 4.3 stars (32) at Amazon.

This is an ebook, but the only information that I could find out about the format is that it is in "original electronic format." They say about that that
"These ebooks were created from the original electronic layout files, and therefore are fully text searchable. Also, their file size tends to be smaller than scanned image books. Most newer books are in the original electronic format. Both download and print editions of such books should be high quality."

It is a deal of the day; however, I'm just now finding out about it and there are a little less than 11 1/2 hours left for the deal at this moment.

http://www.wargamevault.com/product/...he-US-Military.

08-16-2016, 11:41 PM	#484
GtrsRGr8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,334 Karma: 27815322 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Southeastern U.S., ya'll Device: Kindle; Kindle (10.1.1) for PC; Kindle Cloud Reader	Ten Hut! WarGameVault's "Deal of the Day" is A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military. The blurb: A comprehensive reference to the customs, language and structure of the Armed Forces Attention! Learn more about your military now! Does a corporal have to salute a lieutenant or is it the other way around? What are forward-deployed units? Is an "armored cow" a type of tank or something soldiers eat? Are Polaris missiles dropped from the air or launched from a submarine? If someone calls you a "Cat 4" should you be honored or offended? Do you feel lost when it comes to all things military? Sure, you hear things on the news and maybe you know someone who is in the military, but you probably have a hard time fully grasping the acronyms, equipment, and protocol they discuss. That's where A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military can help. Author Barbara Schading decodes all things military for you. She discusses each branch--Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and the Coast Guard--in simple terms you can understand. You'll get the background information, an easy-to-read chart showing rank and insignia, and an explanation of the organization of each branch. In addition, the book has extensive glossaries that cover terms, acronyms, slang, and equipment. You'll find an entire chapter that covers special operations forces like the Green Berets, Force Recons, Army Rangers, and more. You'll learn about their specific training, missions, and history. The book also covers other important aspects of the military like: flag and saluting etiquette military funerals the Tombs of the Unknown the American Legion, USO, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other groups military law military academies medals and decorations official military music an explanation of the Geneva Convention and a list of resources to help you find more information So the next time you read the paper or talk with a new recruit, you don't have to feel lost. Become a knowledgeable civilian with the help of A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military. The list price is $16.99. The sale price is $6.99. The deal price is only $3.49. It is available at Amazon for $9.99 in the Kindle edition. It is rated 4.3 stars (32) at Amazon. This is an ebook, but the only information that I could find out about the format is that it is in "original electronic format." They say about that that "These ebooks were created from the original electronic layout files, and therefore are fully text searchable. Also, their file size tends to be smaller than scanned image books. Most newer books are in the original electronic format. Both download and print editions of such books should be high quality." It is a deal of the day; however, I'm just now finding out about it and there are a little less than 11 1/2 hours left for the deal at this moment. http://www.wargamevault.com/product/...he-US-Military.