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Army Officer's Guide

Description

*Leadership and officership

*Rights, privileges, and restrictions

*Assignments, pay, career development, and promotions

*Uniforms, awards, and decorations

*Family matters and the social side of Army life

Published by Stackpole and its corporate predecessors for more than seventy-five years, this book is the bible for U.S. Army officers. Condensed from Army regulations--and the customs and traditions of the service--the guide provides the latest soldier information and frank advice on a variety of issues relating to service life. Also included is a directory of current Army web sites and installations worldwide.

Reviews

Rating: 3 / 5
Date: 2010-05-27
Summary: "Whatever"

This book is an excellent resource, but a horrible leisure read. It is a requirement for Army OCS. However, you may never NEED to use it. I suggest purchasing a copy or downloading the PDF version of the Ranger Handbook.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-05-05
Summary: "excellent resource, high recommend"

Comprehensive introduction to critical, must know information for the new Army officer. I purchased this book for my son who is contracting to ROTC, and after reviewing it, I insisted that he read it cover to cover. Most important, he will learn the culture of the Army, its great traditions, the ever important character traits that make a great officer and human being. There is so much to know, and the Army Officer's Guide spells out so much of it in an easy to read format. I can't recommend this book highly enough, I wish I'd known of its existence during my time in the Army.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-10-04
Summary: "Much Needed Change for this Guide"

Been using the Officer's Guide, like most, since I was a cadet. 11 years and four versions later, this edition incorporates much needed changes from antiquated notions and language. I never found the sections in previous versions addressing WWII sexually transmitted diseases useful--in fact, for years there were entire sections of this guide that instructed officers how to help a lost spouse at the airport and to help her with her bags especially if she was burdened with children and luggage. Seriously--in 2005??? This updated 2009 version, with a new author, is welcomed.

I also note that the annex on uniforms is very helpful in navagating the recent changes to insignia and wear of newly minted badges. With the recent major changes from Class A's to the ASU and BDU's to ACUs, this text expertly guides new and experienced officers alike to solutions with these new uniform adjustments. I, myself, was having trouble navagating through the seeminly conflicting barrage of ALARACT messages concerning implementation of the new ASU--and how to wear our current dress blues as Class A's and B's. Very confusing, Army!! Thanks to the authors of this book for deconflicting with ease for me.

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Rating: 3 / 5
Date: 2009-09-12
Summary: "Not Much Changed From Prior Editions"

I'm an Army Major, who as a young Lieutenant purchased a much older generation of the Army Officer's Guide. A lot has changed in the last 15 years though, and I thought that the new edition would include those changes. Many of those changes are included, but I was left wanting in terms of the more recent adjustments to uniform policies, etc. Of course with that said, this book is a must have for any cadet, or newly commissioned officer just entering the service.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-05-20
Summary: "Go Army!"

Packed with Army regulations and the history behind it. Seems to cover everything from a to z.