United States Army Training Center Infantry: Infantry; Fort Dix New Jersey, The Home of the Ultimate Weapon, Combat Training
Topeka, KS: Jostens Military Publications, 1968. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus. Hardcover. Format is approximately 9 inches x 12 inches. Illustrations are in black and white and color. Hard covers somewhat scuffed and stained. Scarce surviving Vietnam War era unit commemorative book. This work addresses basic combat training. This unit book highlights Company D, 1st Battalion which had its graduation date on December 5, 1968. Some members of the units names are circled or underlined. Major General Collins wrote to the Graduates of Basic Combat Training: "It is hoped that this book in the years to come will serves as a pleasant reminder to you of this brief period of your military service in training - a reminder, also of the truth that soldiers are made, not born. May your continuing duty insure that the defense structure of this country is always maintained at the highest degree of readiness." Basic Combat Training, often known as “boot camp”, is the introduction to Army service, and where recruits learn the traditions, tactics and methods of becoming a Soldier. During Basic, recruits learn how to work as a member of a team to accomplish tasks. Recruits learn discipline, including proper dress, marching, and grooming standards. Most importantly, recruits are instilled with the Seven Core Army Values and the Soldier Creed.
Basic Combat Training comes in three phases and lasts about ten weeks, depending on the recruits military occupational specialty (MOS). After the recruit graduates from basic training, the soldier will undergo two additional phases of training, known as Advanced Individual Training, where the soldier will learn the job skills required of his or her MOS. Condition: Good.
Keywords: Fort Dix, Combat Training, U.S. Army, Basic Training, Pugil Sticks. Military Training, M-16 Rifle, Tactical Training, Infantryman, Military Drill, Company D, 1st Battalion Training Brigade
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Price: $50.00