{"product_id":"9781599633312","title":"A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military: A comprehensive reference to the customs, language and structure of the Armed Forces (PagePerfect NOOK Book)","description":"\u003cb\u003eAttention! Learn more about your military now!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo 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 \u003ci\u003eA Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eflag and saluting etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emilitary funerals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe Tombs of the Unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe American Legion, USO, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emilitary law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emilitary academies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emedals and decorations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eofficial military music\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean explanation of the Geneva Convention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eand a list of resources to help you find more information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eA Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151271117040,"sku":"9781599633312","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781599633312_p0.jpg?v=1763812413","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781599633312","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}