Army Basic Training: Be Smart, Be Ready

This book is an insider's view of Army Basic Training. If you ever wondered what it was like or are planning on enlisting in today's Army, this book will take you there. Find out what to expect and how to prepare. You'll discover things that you won't find in any Army manual or recruiter's pamphlet.

The author graduated with honors from Sweet Briar College near Lynchburg, VA. After graduating in 1989, she was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army, Corps of Engineers. She served in various posts throughout Germany during her tour of duty there, mainly as a platoon leader and a construction officer. Her experiences as a basic training company commander in Ft Leonard Wood, MO are the inspiration for this book. She currently resides near Ft Polk, LA with her husband and two children.