U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Marine Review
  • Why USMC snipers r the best in the world
  • Excellent book!
  • U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual
  • Neat
U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual
Us Government
Manufacturer: Desert Pubns
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0879470941

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Marine Review.......2007-08-07

I generally don't give negative reviews, but overall, I was disappointed. First, the book is written in Military "Class Outline" format, (and yes I knew this buying the book, and yes I was a Marine Corps Combat Instructor and VERY familiar with these type of outlines), but this means that almost half of the written content has nothing to do with accual useable information but about "instructor prompts" such as gaining attension of the class and how to motivate them to learn the material. The BIGGEST FLAW is that the book constantly references charts and slides (TP#1, TA#6 etc...) but DOESN'T INCLUDE THEM IN THE BOOK! It appears very DATED, if you are at all familiar with older military printouts, this is still one. I hope they (USMC SS School) have updated thier outlines, in look if not for material. If you looking for indidual skills you'll LEARN more just studing a Data Book or reading on line, but then the little info it does include I learned in basic Infantry school and am presuming if you are studing this type of material you already know most of it. For example, total amount of info on "Gillie Suit"; about one paragraph basicly saying to use one. If you are looking into weather or not to employ military snipers, or gain a basic knowledge of thier use in various operations, it may be interesting. Good Luck and Be safe.

5 out of 5 stars Why USMC snipers r the best in the world.......2002-02-25

this book is everything i expected it to be. explains everything you would learn in the USMC sniper school. it's a little basic at first, but is a great source of knowledge on the subject.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent book!.......2001-11-15

Excellent book with a systematic review of all aspect of scout / sniping; it does not just cover the shooting part, but also the tactics, camouflage, egress / ingress, etc... It is mainly aimed at military, not police or civilian use.

(...)

5 out of 5 stars U.S. Marine Corps Scout/Sniper Training Manual.......2001-09-17

this is an excelent book it teaches you things you wouldnt know unless you when training to be a sniper!

4 out of 5 stars Neat.......2000-04-03

What can i say? This is the official USMC Scout/sniper training manual. Here you'll find everything you need to be a good sniper, and all the informations you should have if you are interested in this field.
The Marine Officer's Guide
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Officers' Guide
  • Marine Officer's Guide
  • Yes
  • A great tool for non-Marines, too.
  • If you are or are going to become a Marine Officer, get this
The Marine Officer's Guide
Kenneth W. Estes
Manufacturer: US Naval Institute Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1557505675

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Officers' Guide.......2007-06-27

I have been using the 3rd edition since 1972. The 6th edition by Lieutenant Colonel Estes is a tremendous improvement though Chapter 22 Marine Corps Social Life is still antiquated and reeks of the 19th Century. I did not observe the use of calling cards once in my thirty year career.

4 out of 5 stars Marine Officer's Guide.......2005-09-22

I accepted my commission this summer and found this book helpful because it addressed some of the customs and history of the United States Marine Corps all in one location. The book is well organized and each chapter can be read on its own. Good overview of the basics. The history portion is superficial. I'm wondering if a more recent edition should be available since this book is several years old.

5 out of 5 stars Yes.......2004-12-24

First Off i am going to go to the Naval Academy, and i will stop at nothing to get accepted. I hope that by having read this book, i will be more prepared to go to annapolis and eventually become an officer in the marines. This book answers everything i could have asked and more. In summary, if you have big goals, this book will help you achieve them.

5 out of 5 stars A great tool for non-Marines, too........2000-11-14

I imagine this book to be an invaluable resource for serving USMC officers, whether fresh out of The Basic School or with many years of service. But it has another use too: as a guide to the Corps for future Marines, and for non-Marines like me.

At first blush, much of the information in this book may seem obscure or even irrelevant for people not making a career in the Marine Corps: information about personnel folders and fitness reports, how to apply for and receive transit insurance, or how to render salutes when small boats pass close aboard. But even in these details, a sense of what it means to be a Marine comes through loud and clear.

For a non-Marine, the real value of this volume lies in two areas: (1) its explanations of the history and traditions of the Corps (Marines are often said to be the most history-conscious of all the services), and (2) the explanation of the role the Corps plays in America's military machine, including how the Corps is structured, trained, stationed, and led.

Non-Marines can also find much merit in the sections on the attributes of a leader, dealing with subordinates, the useful, if somewhat brief, bibliography, and the glossary of common USMC terms and slang.

If you are, or plan to be, a Marine officer, absolutely read this book.

If you're not a Marine, but are interested in the Corps, its history or its present functions, I recommend this guide very highly.

At one point, the author quotes General John A. Lejeune: 'The future success of the Marine Corps depends on two factors: first, an efficient performance of all the duties to which its officers and men may be assigned; second, promptly bringing this efficiency to the attention of the proper officials of the Government, and the American people.' LtCol Estes admirably succeeds in 'bringing this efficiency to the proper attention' of any civilian interested enough in the Corps to pick up this most valuable book.

5 out of 5 stars If you are or are going to become a Marine Officer, get this.......2000-01-31

This book which is written by retired Lt. Col. Kenneth W. Estes(who also wrote the Handbook for Marine NCOs)is filled with things officers should know. I am sure some of the stuff is taught at OCS and TBS, but some probably isn't. Has chapters like History, Traditions, Bases and Stations, Pay, Sea Service, Marine Corps Reserve, Leadership, Arriving at Your First Assignment, Personal Administration and Affairs, Social Life, Military Justice, and others. Its hardcover, and just shy of 500 pages. I personally liked the section that describes your typical career pattern as an officer.
Elite Forces Manual of Mental and Physical Endurance: How to Reach Your Physical and Mental Peak
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A disappointing book
  • Mental, Physical Endurance
  • Average reading
  • Elite forges manual of Mental and Physical Endurance..
  • The Jedi Training Manual
Elite Forces Manual of Mental and Physical Endurance: How to Reach Your Physical and Mental Peak
Alexander Stillwell , Matthew Bennett , and Alexander Stilwell
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312348185
Release Date: 2006-02-21

Book Description

The Elite Forces Manual of Mental and Physical Endurance shows how the worlds most advanced soldiers stretch themselves mentally and physically, giving the reader the opportunity to train as they do in easy-to-follow steps. A detailed examination of what it takes to become as fit as a special forces soldier, the book takes a holistic view of the body and mind, showing readers how to build up endurance over a matter of weeks and how their quality of life will improve in the process. The 120 illustrations throughout the book make it perfect for both serious students of physical fitness and martial arts as well as armchair military enthusiasts. Whether competing in unarmed combat sports, running a marathon, or just looking to get ahead, readers should turn to the Elite Forces Manual for helpful and practical advice about attaining the absolute peak of mental and physical fitness.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars A disappointing book.......2007-08-31

Overall I was rather disappointed with this book. It wastes several pages on "inspirational" stories, and although it discusses mental aspects such as confidence and goal setting, there isn't particularly anything that you couldn't figure out for yourself. Same with most of the treatment on physical conditioning. Anyone with some background in sports or fitness and halfway decent intelligence could figure out most of if for themselves. It mentions specific fitness requirements for a few elite units, but you could probably get the same info just by going to a recruiter (who would probably have the most up-to-date information anyway). There are a few useful tips on nutrition and survival techniques, as well as a few hand-to-hand combat techniques, but overall I wouldn't rate this book as being worth buying.

5 out of 5 stars Mental, Physical Endurance.......2007-07-24

This book does excellent job of covering overall the subject comprehensively, with good illustrations and does not bog down into detail, or focus to the point of excessive respectivity. Is seems to me a good phy. ed. starter for any age experienced with reading.

3 out of 5 stars Average reading.......2007-03-31

Good for a general idea of special forces training regimen, but doesn't delve deep enough into the actual training. Very little combat training info, good for a general read but definitely not nuts and bolts type stuff I expected.

5 out of 5 stars Elite forges manual of Mental and Physical Endurance.........2007-01-28

This manual is the greatest self improvement and motivational guide for the layman...well worth the price..it will improve your life in ways you can't yet imagine....

5 out of 5 stars The Jedi Training Manual.......2006-12-19

I purchased this book in Australia where it's titled, "The SAS and Elite Forces Manual of...".

I was extrememly impressed with the topic coverage and the depth that the author went into. Mr. Stilwell touches all the bases here... detailed pysical and mental preparation, several exercise regimines, nutrition fundamentals, basics on hand-to-hand combat and ending with a nice intro to "advanced techniques".

Mostly, I was impressed with the section on mental preparation, as this is a crucial area that similar books tend to gloss over, or exclude altogeher.
In this book we have interesting and detailed writing on things like goals, positive attitude and thinking, controlling emotions, meditation, self-esteem, and confidence.

The section on physical preparation is also excellent. Containing sample workout schedules, easy-to-understand illustrations, and just plain good information on exercise.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who is endeavoring to join the military or take on any daunting challenge. Or to anybody who is just interested in improving themselves mind, body and soul.

May the Force be with you.
The SAS Fighting Techniques Handbook (SAS)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • sas HANDBOOK
  • Excellent intro to special forces
  • An excellent introduction
  • Make sure to look beyond the title of this book!
  • Smack me on the ... and call me Sally
The SAS Fighting Techniques Handbook (SAS)
Terry White
Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 158574283X

Book Description

Learn the fighting skills of the world's toughest combat units.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars sas HANDBOOK.......2004-05-02

For the guy giving this book 2 stars because it wasn't a history of the SAS- did you read the title? "THE SAS FIGHTING TECHNIQUES HANDBOOK" um- should have been self-explanitory...

5 out of 5 stars Excellent intro to special forces.......2004-01-30

This book provides an interesting and informative overview of the special forces for the layman. It describes their training, equipment, missions and tactics in great detail. The author writes accessibly and uses plenty of examples from 20th century special operations and warfare.

The best thing I found about the book is the diagrams. It literally has hundreds of diagrams of specifics. For instance, it presents layouts of common ambushes used by small-size guerilla teams, a cross-section of a typical hostile border crossing and a plan of the angles and arrangement with respect to a landing site. There are heaps and heaps more diagrams, tables and stories.

The book covers logistics, borders, land, sea and air operations, contingencies, counter-terrorism and intelligence. A great read for all who've seen plenty of thrillers and are eager for the real thing - which is even more interesting.

5 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction.......2003-12-08

When I bought this book, I was looking for an introduction to special operations, including recon, ingress, and egress. This book not only covers this, but also deals with VIP protection, Intelligence networks, and survival in case the op fails.
The only problem with the book is the title: the book concentrates on special forces in general, not just SAS.
Apart from that, excellent.

2 out of 5 stars Make sure to look beyond the title of this book!.......2003-03-23

Here we have yet another of the seemingly endless flood of books that emblazon "SAS" on the cover as a misleading sales pitch. For the most part, this book is *not* about the Special Air Service -- instead it covers special forces operations in general. If you are looking for material specifically on the SAS, or specifically on SAS fighting techniques (which the title seems to promise), pass this one up...

5 out of 5 stars Smack me on the ... and call me Sally.......2002-08-03

This is a totally rad book about the tactics used by the Space Attack Sqauadron. I can now pilot a space ship to fight aliens, and the CIA (Chaps In America), which still tries to control my mind. But the tin foil hat stops them cold.

OH YEAH!
Special Forces Handbook
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Great Read
  • An Oldie But A Goodie
  • Not reading material
  • Good info., just severely limited
  • Definitely CUT and DRY with NO INFORMATION in it
Special Forces Handbook
U.S. Army
Manufacturer: Paladin Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0873641094

Book Description

From Vietnam and Laos to Central America and Africa, the U.S. Army Special Forces has won renown for its expertise in guerrilla warfare. Special Forces Handbook--a classic in the field--covers guerrilla tactics and missions, demolition techniques such as improvised incendiaries, air ops, weapons, communications, survival skills and more.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Read.......2007-07-04

I love this book. It's condensed, interesting and thought stimulating. I guess some of the novelty comes from knowing that people have actually used this book to liberate peoples we aren't aware of. The book is interesting, but some of the information is definitely sensitive and otherwise strictly for educational purposes.

3 out of 5 stars An Oldie But A Goodie.......2007-02-25

I first saw this book when it was being assembled by stapling the pages together, which were even smaller then than they are in this version. Some information has been added since then but otherwise it is still the same as it was when it was published as ST31-180 in 1965. It is very basic information but still good field information for those who know how to use it, and it is interesting as a historical document. Other than that, I doubt if it is of much interest to civilians without military experience. It would be interesting to know from today's Special Forces soldiers how valuable the manual is in the modern army.

2 out of 5 stars Not reading material.......2005-11-30

This is an army manual. It is not for entertainment and most of it would be to hard for civilians to understand. If you are in S.F. and you need this book you can find it for free through your command or the local tm/mos library, but if I have to tell you that your probably not really S.F.

3 out of 5 stars Good info., just severely limited.......2004-09-30

The manual contains some very good information that is otherwise obscure from the public's view. The main problems are that this information is very limited in the entire substance of the manual which is filled with complicated engineering and demolitions instructions, charts, and diagrams. This information is not pertinent unless someone has the facility and resources to test it out. Likewise, I may not have much familiarity with demolitions, construction, or anything of that nature, but I think that this is more complicated material that only people with expertise would be able to perform. The Rangers Handbook is a much better buy for anyone in terms of overall information, unless that is they are really familiar with, and looking into demolitions and military engineering.

1 out of 5 stars Definitely CUT and DRY with NO INFORMATION in it.......2003-01-17

SAVE YOUR MONEY guys this book is definitely CUT and DRY to the bone... with very little information in it...and the very little information that is contained is PREHISTORIC stuff. USELESS, practically nothing on guerilla warfare..The information in the book that is contained is TOO OUT OF DATE...PRE VIETNAM and POST 2WW...The information is not even good enough for the infantry to use there is so little in it...if you don't belive me then buy it...
Ranger Handbook
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Read
  • Small for a Reason
  • A pocket-sized look inside an elite military organization
  • NOT THE MOST UP TODATE VERSION
  • Best book on the subject, ever!
Ranger Handbook
U.S. Army
Manufacturer: Paladin Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0873640446

Book Description

Paladin is now offering the most up-to-date version in print of the famed U.S. Army Ranger Handbook. This manual draws from bloody lessons learned from two centuries of special operations combat. Crammed with info on demolitions, booby traps, communications, patrolling, tactical movement, battle drills, combat intelligence and much more.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great Read.......2007-07-05

Definitely interesting, though it's a dry read. It's worth a buy simply because it's so fascinating if you're a military buff or a paintball buff.

5 out of 5 stars Small for a Reason.......2006-03-23

I went to Ranger School in 1973. After that the SF Q course. This book, so everyone knows, is small because it was not meant to be read in an armchair and sit in a library. It is the book that fits as the sole field reference book for a Ranger or Infantryman in general, in his BDU pocket. It is pocket sized for that reason only. Real Rangers and Infantrmen who would carry it to the field would put it inside a ziplock baggy to keep it dry and clean and stuff it in his rucksack or pocket and consider it a luxury item! I have about 6 or 7 editions/versions of this over my 30 year career. The book is printed by the print shop at Fort Benning, Georgia, and each Ranger school student gets a copy, and you can pick up a copy for free at the Fort Benning post publications center. You can also buy copies off base for a premium. The print of the Fort Benning issue copies is of course small, but very readable. And they are stapled together. Anything else is probably some publisher taking a copy, photocoping or camera copying the handbook, putting the resolutions in a computer, and printing their own version. The originals are printed under the USAIS (U.S. Army Infantry School) of which the U.S. Army Ranger School is a part of. This is a book that every member of the 75th Ranger Regiment )(the unit involved when someone says Army Rangers did this or that...). Going to Ranger school is not the same thing as being in the 75th Ranger Regiment, though nearly all members of the 75th RgrRegt have been to Ranger School, or will go as soon as they get a school slot. In the 75th all leaders of any rank have been to Ranger School. Only some of the newest privates who have volunteered to go, but not yet had a school slot have not been. Ranger School is just he "basics" of Ranger training for those in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Ranger school trained soldiers are common and in many units of the Army. The 75th Regt has a very elite and challenging work and training ethic befitting who they are and the missions given to them. This handbook is not their sole reference, not even close...FM 7-8, FM 7-10, FM 7-20, etc, etc are also their guiding books...but this is a handbook every Ranger has and often carries. If for no other reason that it is a lot simplier to look up the calculations, placement, and detonation for a specific demolitions charge for a specific target than try to memorize the tables. LOL The rest of the stuff in the book is trained on so throughly every Ranger pretty much could recite it, and more importantly, implement it when under fire in combat, automatically without hesitation and a second thought. Interested civilians might find this interesting. The handbook is a compilation of bits and pieces of information available in many other Army references (Field Manuals, Training Bulletins, etc) but is gathered together in the Ranger Handbook so it is in one small and useful resource.

4 out of 5 stars A pocket-sized look inside an elite military organization.......2005-06-29

This is a great document. The editors distilled an incredible amount of information about being not only an infantryman, but an elite infantryman into a book about the same size as a copy of Reader's Digest.

And it begins well, with Major Robert Rogers's original admonitions to his troopers ("Standing Orders, Rogers' Rangers") when they were fighting in the French and Indian War.

To quote from the editors' notes:

"Ranger techniques and methods were an inherent characteristics of the frontiersmen in the colonies, but Major Rogers was the first to capitalize on them and organize them into a permanently organized fighting force. His "Standing Orders" were written in the year 1759. Even though they were over 200 years old, they apply just as well to Ranger operations conducted on today's battlefield."

And the Standing Orders themselves:

"1. Don't forget nothing.

2. Have your musket clean as a whistle, hatched scoured, sixty rounds powder and ball, and be ready to march at a minute's warning.

3. When you're on the march, act the way you would if you were sneaking up on a deer. See the enemy first.

4. Tell the truth about what you see and what you do. There is an Army depending on us for correct information. You can lie all you please when you tell other folks about the Rangers, but don't never lie to a Ranger or officer.... "

and so on, for a total of 19 standing orders.

The rest of the book (the part Major Rogers DIDN'T write) is more grammatical, but no less down-to-earth, mostly. Lots of information about how to be a combat leader, and detailed lists of lots of things (probably not everything by a long shot) expected of a Ranger, lists of standard operating procedures of our Army's elite infantry troops - even down to informal advice on when to set booby traps and how to rig dipole antennas for long-range radios.

What's so great about this book? It allows the reader to more fully understand the way of life of troops who train so hard that many trainees don't complete the Ranger course. And in this day and age that is no bad thing, because in Afghanistan and Iraq and places we'll probably never learn the names of, people who must read, mark and inwardly digest what's in this book defend us and destroy our enemies.

The Ranger Handbook got 4 stars because it is an authentic example of a rare genre, a military training document that transmits knowledge from elite warrior to apprentice elite warrior with no bureaucrats or technical writers in between. As such, it's a reasonably good, candid peek at the training of a member of an elite military organization.

Perhaps lots of military organizations have books of this sort, but the US Army Rangers seem to be the only organization whose informal in-house document is widely circulated outside its parent organization without a lot of fiddling around with the text, changes to the art, etc. Any book purporting to be "The Official US Armed Forces (whatever)" probably isn't.

1 out of 5 stars NOT THE MOST UP TODATE VERSION.......2004-10-23

On Amazon this book is not the most up to date version as they the publisher says. Ranger SH-76 book isbn number 097590096X is the most current.

5 out of 5 stars Best book on the subject, ever!.......2004-09-17

Yes, and I mean it. This is the best book, on the subject, ever....if you've got or are part of an army. Oh, and you've got to be at war too. Of course, I suspect this book might be useful, perhaps even very useful, for those involved (I mean really involved) in paintball competitions or even for those on the fringe who practice this stuff out in the sticks preparing for "the rev" . However, for practical purposes I'd suggest looking elsewhere. It is compact (small w/small print too)to the point of impracticality and for most it doesn't address true to life survival practices.
Handbook for Marine NCOs
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Must for Every Marine NCO
  • Great Book
  • Great book for Marine NCOs
Handbook for Marine NCOs
Kenneth W. Estes , and Robert Debs Heinl
Manufacturer: US Naval Institute Press
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1557502382

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Must for Every Marine NCO.......2004-01-11

Once you pin on those corporal stripes bud, you'd better get ready to "walk the walk." If every Marine NCO followed the advice contained herein, the Corps would be a lot better off. It's a handy little book and, even though I'm a civilian again, I continue to refer to the section on leadership. The "Handbook" is in need of a lot of updating but it's full of sound information and ought to be in the seabag of every Marine NCO. The only bad thing I can say about the book is that it was revised by a Marine officer, an Annapolis graduate. Most of his contributions are spurious at best.

5 out of 5 stars Great Book.......2003-05-24

Great information. Good read. A good gift for someone planing on going in.

5 out of 5 stars Great book for Marine NCOs.......2000-01-05

This book is probably on every Marine NCOs bookshelf or in their footlockers and for good reasons. The book is by the same author of the Marine Officers Guide, and has alot of the information found in that book, but there is also alot of unique information. Its chapters are titled:The Noncommissioned Officer, The Marine Corps, The Profession of Arms, Leadership, Traditions Flags Decorations and History, Posts and Stations, Reserves, Military Justice, Uniforms, Courtesy and Ceremonies, Service Afloat(Sea Service/Duty), Individual Administration, Pay Allowances and Travel, and Personal Affairs. If you are going to be a Marine and plan on becoming a NCO(corporal and above), or are going to become a commissioned officer, you have to get this book.
U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Handbook/st 31-91B
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Its a good guide book
  • Obsolete
U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Handbook/st 31-91B
U. S. Army Institute
Manufacturer: Citadel Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0806510455

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Its a good guide book.......2003-03-28

Its good if you are getting it for what it is intended for some people get it just to read it but its not really a reading book

2 out of 5 stars Obsolete.......2001-01-12

This is a civilian reprint of the 1983 ST31-91B. The issue version with it's waterproof pages is a collectors item and not worth much else. Both versions are now very outdated in much of their treatment and management of illness/injury. Frankly when I first got the book in 1983, I didn't find it's sparse outline presentation of information very useful. You can find more current information, better presented in some of the newer books on Wilderness Medicine
US Army Special Forces Medical Handbook: United States Army Institute for Military Assistance
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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US Army Special Forces Medical Handbook: United States Army Institute for Military Assistance
US ARMY
Manufacturer: Citadel
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0806523972

Book Description

The finest book on basic First Aid available; this manual is based on a great deal of experience under primitive conditions. Chapters include basic life saving first aid, opening the airway and restoring breathing, stop bleeding, treat for shock, first aid for common emergencies. Also, contents of first aid case and kits. Very well illustrated. Do not let yourself or your buddy die; read this book!

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Good Book.......2006-12-21

This is a good reference book although some of the info in it is pretty dated. If you have plenty of room and just want another book to reference this is a good buy, however if you are looking for 'THE BOOK' to put in your aid bag, then i would go with the air force's
Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook by Steve Yevich I have used it extensively and it covers just about everything you could need. If you are looking for books for an Aid Station or for use out of an operating base Tintinali's Emergency medicine text book is excellent, there are many differing opinions on the surg books so ill leave that one alone.

5 out of 5 stars Air Force Medic.......2001-08-14

Few people get hurt more often than military members, and they are very imaginative in the ways they find to damage themselves. (Like the drunken [guy] who rocked a vending machine while trying to steel a pop, and instead got the whole machine which smashed him flat.) Whereas there was not a lot his buddies could have done for him, most of the injuries I see could have been ameliorated had someone known what to do. I wish more people knew more about basic first aid. Many times, when people die in car crashes or whatever, the person could have been saved with some very basic, very easy steps. Stop the bleeding, open the airway, etc. Please read this book. Sooner or later, the little things you learn will almost surely come in handy. I'm tired of seeing injured people totally untreated until the ambulance arrives when there are often a dozen or more adults around who just do not know what to do.

5 out of 5 stars Air Force Medic.......2001-08-14

Few people get hurt more often than military members, and they are very imaginative in the ways they find to damage themselves. (Like the drunken [man] who rocked a vending machine while trying to steel a pop, and instead got the whole machine which smashed him flat.) Whereas there was not a lot his buddies could have done for him, most of the injuries I see could have been ameliorated had someone known what to do. I wish more people knew more about basic first aid. Many times, when people die in car crashes or whatever, the person could have been saved with some very basic, very easy steps. Stop the bleeding, open the airway, etc. Please read this book. Sooner or later, the little things you learn will almost surely come in handy. I'm tired of seeing injured people totally untreated until the ambulance arrives when there are often a dozen or more adults around who just do not know what to do.
U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Handbook
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U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Handbook
Craig Glen K.
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ASIN: 0873644549

Book Description

This handy pocket-size guide is packed with the all the info you need to stay alive and well in the field, including disease diagnosis and treatment, drugs and dosages, emergency paramedical skills and preventive medicine. Special sections cover wartime emergencies (burn and blast injuries; nuclear, biological and chemical warfare; and emergency surgery) as well as primitive and veterinary medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics and orthopedics. Also includes practical survival techniques.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Airborne Medic's Review.......2006-11-20

I was a medic in the 82nd Airborne a few years after this book was published. I found it to be invaluable for review of proceedures that I had been taught in regular Army training. Like the Ranger Handbook, it is not meant to be the primary learning source, but rather a review of things a soldier had already be trained to do. Also like the Ranger Handbook, it accomplishes this purpose extremely well. It would've been of even more use, had I been an 18D - Special Forces Medic

2 out of 5 stars Obsolete.......2000-07-14

This is a civilian reprint of the 1983 ST31-91B. The issue version with it's waterproof pages is a collectors item and not worth much else. Both versions are now very outdated in much of their treatment and management of illness/injury. Frankly when I first got the book in 1983, I didn't find it's sparse outline presentation of information very useful. You can find more current information, better presented in some of the newer books on Wilderness Medicine

5 out of 5 stars You won't believe how thorough this is........2000-06-30

I first came across this book while training with some Army special forces and was immediately impressed. Anyone who anticipates being in a situation where medical care would be difficult to procur, ie.. a long hunt or a sailing trip, would do well to pack this book among their gear.

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