The soldier's guide.

This manual condenses important information from a number of U.S.

Army regulations, field manuals, and other publications into one crucial volume.

Written to answer the many questions asked by soldiers of all ranks in the Army, it covers everything from the history and traditions of the American military to training and service benefits.

Find out about such ideals as "The Warrior Ethos" that drive soldiers during a mission and the Army's values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, personal courage, and discipline.

In addition, sections cover ethical reasoning, the basic principles of war, military courtesies, individual combat skills, and more.