The Soldier's Guide: the Complete Guide to U.S. Army Traditions, Training, and Responsibilities

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Intro; Copyright Page; Title Page; FOREWORD; Table of Contents; Table of Figures; List of Tables; Table of Contents; Table of Figures; Preface; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; Introduction; Biography of LTC Charles C. Hagemeister, US Army (Retired), MOH; Chapter 1 -- The Individual Soldier's Role in the Army; SECTION I-THE WARRIOR ETHOS AND ARMY VALUES; SECTION II -- THE TEAM; Chapter 2 -- The Army and the Nation; SECTION I-A SHORT HISTORY OF THE US ARMY; SECTION II -- THE OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT; SECTION III -- HOW THE US GOVERNMENT WORKS; Chapter 3 -- Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority of the Soldier;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 b. Intro Copyright Page Title Page FOREWORD Table of Contents Table of Figures List of Tables Table of Contents Table of Figures Preface ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Introduction Biography of LTC Charles C. Hagemeister, US Army (Retired), MOH Chapter 1 -- The Individual Soldier's Role in the Army SECTION I-THE WARRIOR ETHOS AND ARMY VALUES SECTION II -- THE TEAM Chapter 2 -- The Army and the Nation SECTION I-A SHORT HISTORY OF THE US ARMY SECTION II -- THE OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT SECTION III -- HOW THE US GOVERNMENT WORKS Chapter 3 -- Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority of the Soldier SECTION I-DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITYSECTION II -- WEAR AND APPEARANCE SECTION III -- UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE SECTION IV -- STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Chapter 4 -- Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions CUSTOMS COURTESIES TRADITIONS Chapter 5 -- Training SECTION I: ARMY TRAINING MANAGEMENT SECTION II: INDIVIDUAL SOLDIER TRAINING SECTION III: FORCE PROTECTION Chapter 6 -- Developmental Counseling and Professional Development SECTION I-DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING SECTION II -- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SECTION III -- RETENTION AND REENLISTMENT Chapter 7 -- Benefits of Service SECTION I-PAY AND ALLOWANCESSECTION II -- HOUSING SECTION III -- HEALTH SECTION IV -- FINANCIAL READINESS AND PLANNING SECTION V-EDUCATION SECTION VI -- RELOCATION ASSISTANCE SECTION VII -- LEGAL ISSUES SECTION VIII -- AFTER THE ARMY Appendix A -- Selected Combat Tasks Appendix B -- Army Programs Appendix C -- Ceremonies Appendix D -- Internet Resources Appendix E -- Professional Reading Appendix F -- Arms and Services of the Army Source Notes Glossary Bibliography Index Notes The Army Song