Officer Candidate Tests, 7th Edition
Product Type: Book
Product Price: $24.95
Manufacturer: Arco
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Description
Every year, the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard commissions 23,000 new officers. In this guide, a retired Army colonel and former Chief of the Examining Division of the New York City Department of Personnel gives candidates the preparation they need to achieve high scores on the required qualifying exam. Key topics for each branch-specific test are covered in full detail—from verbal reasoning and math to mechanics and electronics. Test-takers will also find the latest information on career opportunities. Offers test preparation for officer qualifying exams for all five branches of the military as well as job descriptions.
Reviews
Rating: 3 / 5
Date: 2010-01-07
Summary: "Good info but..."
Basically in a nut shell this book has pretty good info but it's somewhat out dated. The other books (especially Barron's which is the other one I have) is a lot more up to date. For example, this book still says the OTS is in Texas when it is in fact in Alabama nowadays.
Rating: 1 / 5
Date: 2009-09-13
Summary: "Save your money"
You're better off researching free information online. This book is TOTAL waste of money. If you need something specific, like I did, then this book is not the way to go. This book gives you a basic (at best) outline of becoming an officer for each of the branches, you can get more information by visiting the respective websites. If you are looking at this book as a study guide (which is why I bought the book originally), dont! You can find more valuable information simply surfing the web and that's FREE. The only thing I can say about this books is I WANT A REFUND!
Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2008-10-24
Summary: "Covers Everything"
If you are going to study for the exam for any of the armed services, this is the book you want. It covers all the topics that will be included in any exam.
Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-06-17
Summary: "Most Knowledgeable book i have ever used, even better than the SAT Guidebook."
This book is the best book i have ever used, even better than the SAT Guidebook. Like the title i am not lying is the best and most knowledgeable book i ever used. It explains everything you need to know for the military tests and how to be an officer of the US Armed forces the greatest military in the world and even better than PR China. The book is vast in detail and covers everything you need to know if you want to be an officer in the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard. So I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to be an officer for the Armed forces of the United States of America. And i hope everyone uses this book because everyone should join the military it is your American duty to do so. Nevertheless this is a good book and i encourage everyone to buy it because you won't be sorry and it will also be one of the best investment you make in your life!!!!!!!!!!
Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2008-05-13
Summary: "Good Book."
For most people attempting to get into OCS, OCC, or the like this book will be valuable to you. However, I will give you this much this book is great for the standard officer testing in that it covers what is basically the officer equivalent of the ASVAB. However, if you are applying to the Air Force or if you are interested in being a pilot buy Arco's Military Flight Aptitude Test book. Officer tests like the AFOQT are desgined to check for pilot and navigator candidacy so it is recommended that if you are looking into a job like that or are applying to a branch like that then I recommend that book. However if you are joing the Army, Marines, or Navy and instead are interested in other fields this book will give you the chance you need to succeed.