For more than eighty years, this book has been the bible for U.S. Army officers. Condensed from Army regulations--and the customs and traditions of the service--this new edition provides the most up-to-date soldier information and frank advice on a variety of issues relating to service life.
Col. Robert J. Dalessandro, USA, is director of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center. He has commanded at the platoon, company, depot, and battalion level and has served staff assignments up to the Department of the Army.