Rating: Summary: Buy the 49th Edition Review: Buy the 49th Edition, it's newer and has the beret in it.
Rating: Summary: The Book that guides the officer. Review: Duties, benefits, career, leadership, customs, uniforms and regulations. It is all here, plus much more. Seasoned soldier or newly accessioned, this is a must have in your library. You will use this as a reference and a guide for the rest of your career. The question is: "Do I keep a copy at home or the office?" The bible for army officers.
Rating: Summary: Great Officer's Guide Review: Even though Marine Corps books make up the majority of my collection, The Army Officer's Guide is an excellent guide for any officer in any service. First, I have to say that it has alot more information on its service than the Marine Corps Officer's Guide has on it's service. The book has very informed sections on the different branches of the army, Career development, Army Organization, Assignments, Social Life, and Awards. It even has a full color 16 page section on army decorations, service medals, and badges. Its a good book for commissioned officers. Softcover at over 630 pages. This is the guide that Army Officers use.
Rating: Summary: Great Officer's Guide Review: Even though Marine Corps books make up the majority of my collection, The Army Officer's Guide is an excellent guide for any officer in any service. First, I have to say that it has alot more information on its service than the Marine Corps Officer's Guide has on it's service. The book has very informed sections on the different branches of the army, Career development, Army Organization, Assignments, Social Life, and Awards. It even has a full color 16 page section on army decorations, service medals, and badges. Its a good book for commissioned officers. Softcover at over 630 pages. This is the guide that Army Officers use.
Rating: Summary: Not just for Army officers! Review: Keith Bonn's "Army Officer's Guide" is a well-written and comprehensive manual for officers serving in the United States Army. But Lieutenant Colonel Bonn's book is also a superb reference work for anybody with an interest in this esteemed institution. The book was in its 48th edition (wow!) at the time of this review.Bonn has packed a tremendous amount of useful and fascinating information into 639 pages. The visual appeal of the book is enhanced by a wealth of charts, diagrams, and other illustrations. Detailed drawings of uniforms and insignia, together with a full-color section on Army medals, ribbons, and badges, are an integral part of the "Guide." Another nice touch is the inclusion of a 1962 address by General Douglas MacArthur as the preface to the book. It would be impossible in the space of a short review to summarize all of the areas covered in the book. But some of the sections that most impressed me included Bonn's detailed profiles of the various branches of the officers' corps (Infantry, Adjutant General, etc.) and his listing of professional movies and videos. Bonn also goes beyond merely providing facts by dealing with such philosophical issues as courage and leadership. This book is an essential reference work both for every library, and for every individual with a personal or professional interest in the U.S. Army.
Rating: Summary: Sean Granger commentary Review: Packed with some good information. I am a USCG soon to be NCO who will use this information as a starting point.
Rating: Summary: Sean Granger commentary Review: Packed with some good information. I am a USCG soon to be NCO who will use this information as a starting point.
Rating: Summary: The premier reference material for all commissioned officers Review: The Army Officer's Guide, by LTC Bonn, is the premier reference guide for all commissioned officers. The book covers a wide variety of subjects and I would highly recommend purchasing this book to any officer. I can't wait for the next edition as I am sure it will be even better!
Rating: Summary: Must-Have for all new officers. Review: This book contains all that you need to know on a variety of subjects for the newly appointed officer.
Rating: Summary: Essential reading for new officers Review: This book is absolutely essential reading for new officers, especially those entering through direct commission. If you read this book cover to cover before attending your officer basic course, you will be WAY ahead of the game. A couple of chapters pertain only to those who will be on active duty, but I recommend Guard and Reservists read those as well for background.
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