The Coast Guardsman's Manual

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Summary: Great book for all
Review: I am in the Coast Guard myself and when I was in boot camp they even handed out copies of this book to us to learn what we needed to know about the USCG. It covers everything from a brief history to customs and courtesies and to Maritime Law Enforcement. It talks about the different knots we use and how to properly tie the knot. There's history on the USCG's uniforms and the different ships we use to the different jobs that we offer. It's a great book for all and I even find myself at times referring to it whenever I need to know something! So I recommend it for anyone who is entering the Coast Guard, looking to up their seamanship skills or just want a refresher!

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Summary: A new edition is needed
Review: I was in the CG 20 years ago, but this book didn't really fill me in on what I've missed over the last two decades. This edtion of the Coast Guardsman's Manual is getting a bit long in the tooth, particularly in regard to the enlisted specialty ratings. Most of the aviation ratings are gone or have been consolidated and renamed yet you'll still find, for example, Aviation Structural Mechanic listed and described. It's the same with some of the other ratings also. With the demise of CW (Morse Code) 500kHz maritime distress watchkeeping the Radioman rating was changed years ago to Telecommunications Specialst. Its just a pity the CG didn't take away their "sparks" insignia and make it a cell phone instead. And one other thing... is the Coast Guard ever going to change that boring dress uniform? No wonder the vast majority of Americans have no idea that the CG is a branch of the military. The dress uniform makes them look like bus drivers!

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Summary: Still Excellant
Review: I was issued one of these in boot camp back in 79. As a American Legion Commander now, I needed to know how to properly handle a weapon while marching and doing drills. Darn I wish I had of keep it. But I ordered the latest edition and see it is still the great manual it always was and still has the commands and the examples of how to do proper manual of arms.

Rating:
Summary: Still Excellant
Review: I was issued one of these in boot camp back in 79. As a American Legion Commander now, I needed to know how to properly handle a weapon while marching and doing drills. Darn I wish I had of keep it. But I ordered the latest edition and see it is still the great manual it always was and still has the commands and the examples of how to do proper manual of arms.

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Summary: A well teaching book for the coast guard
Review: It teaches about ROTC and the uniforms during your hopefull coast guard career. It also teaches all the necessary tools you need to be in the coast guard.