Soldiering is in my blood. I have survived more than a hundred clashes and I can say, without boasting, that I was among the best. Now I am putting on paper the military lessons I learned along the way. No one becomes a great soldier just by reading this book; on the other hand, no one knows everything. Whether you are in non-commissioned officer school, in basic training, or have just signed up for another term of service, there is plenty in this book for you to think about. And if you are not in the army but want to know how it's done, here is the best opportunity without getting your feet muddy. I have divided this manual into four parts. Tactics covers basic training and small unit training. The battlefield examines the impact of different environments and landscapes on military operations. Survival in combat discusses escape and evasion and basic survival skills. Marksmanship explains how to improve your shooting with a rifle, submachine gun, and pistol. This is a guide for the frontline soldier in the fire. From basic training to desert warfare, from patrolling techniques to marksmanship, we must return to the basics. This is a war game. People die in it. So forget about the black sexy uniforms, satellite navigation devices, and all those tricks. The infantry's task is...
