A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military

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 BranchArmy Navy Marines Air Force And The Coast GuardIn 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 EtiquetteMilitary FuneralsThe Tombs Of The UnknownThe American Legion Uso Veterans Of Foreign Wars And Other GroupsMilitary LawMilitary AcademiesMedals And DecorationsOfficial Military MusicAn Explanation Of The Geneva ConventionAnd 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.