Containing information on the US Navy's customs and ceremonies, this new edition includes details of the recent technological advances in today's Navy. The book has sections covering weapons, ships and aircraft, training procedures and the code of military justice.

The 26th edition of The Bluejacket's Manual continues the tradition of previous editions of this iconic work by serving as both an introduction to neophyte U.S. Navy Sailors and as a career-long reference work for all who wear the Blue and Gold. Readers of previous editions will note two significant changes in this latest rendition. The first recognizes the U.S. Navy's current emphasis on warfighting. While routine and administrative guidance--such things as uniforms, honors, and ceremonies, pay and benefits, standards of conduct, etc.--remain, this latest edition places greater emphasis on those aspects that Sailors are likely to encounter and must prepare for in the event of combat. The first chapter is titled and focused on warfighting, reflecting the emphasis on "Warrior Toughness" in the training curriculum at Recruit Training Command (AKA "boot camp") at Great Lakes, Illinois. Readers will find that this training emphasizes the psychological as well as practical aspects of preparation, providing a kind of "philosophy" that is tailored to Bluejackets who may well find themselves facing the challenges inherent to combat operations. Other chapters in the book--such as Weapons and Damage Control--complement this emphasis. The second major change to the book is its organization of information. The result is a more user-friendly book As always, the major purpose of revision is to bring the included information relevant and up to date. Readers will find coverage of those aspects of the Bluejacket's world that are evolving. Such things as cyberwar and drones are now included with the emphasis on warfighting. The Bluejacket's Manual, 26th Edition is a comprehensive yet manageable reference that will continue to serve the needs of the Navy and those who serve.

Regardless of rank or time in service, all Coast Guard personnel find this manual to be essential to their professional development. Its value as a ready source of guidance is attested to by generations of men and women who have made it a part of their personal libraries since 1952, when the first edition was published. Today, it remains the basic training manual for the Coast Guard's newest recruits at boot camp in Cape May, New Jersey. This 11th edition is designed to bring the reader into the second decade of the 21st century. New materials and photographs fully describe the modern Coast Guard and its equipment. Updated information is offered on Coast Guard missions, organization, history, and maritime law enforcement, among other subjects. Continued emphasis is placed on safety of life, protection of national assets, and defending the homeland. The second half of the book is also ideal for members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and civilian recreational boaters. Key chapters include ones on first aid, boating safety, fire-fighting, maintenance, swimming, and lifesaving. This volume is ideal for anyone serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.

"The success of the U.S. Navy in its more than two centuries of existence is due not only to the essential contributions of Sailors on active duty and in the Reserve, but also to the civilians who have worked as part of the Navy since its earliest days. But active and Reserve Sailors are sent to boot camp or officer candidate school to prepare them for their unique occupation. And while the Navy has long provided The Bluejackets Manual to incoming Sailors to serve as an introduction and as a continuing reference guide so that they will feel more comfortable in a new and otherwise alien world, civilians working for the Navy have never been issued a similar guide to help them navigate a world where floors are decks, where 1337 is a time in the here-and-now instead of a date from ancient history, and where uniforms are anything but!" "While it is impractical to send all civilian workers to a centralized indoctrination course, it is possible to provide a common reference, specially designed to acquaint civilians with this very special world they have entered. NavCivGuide is that common reference guide designed specifically for those who, like the Sailors in the Fleet, serve the nation and the Navy, but who also need and deserve help in understanding where they are and what it is all about." "This guide provides new employees and veteran workers alike with the words and steps needed to succeed in the Navy. Just as The Bluejacket's Manual serves as a guide for Sailors, this book provides both new civilian and veteran employees with a ready reference to the culture and organization of the U.S. Navy. This key guide will provide all civilians with an understanding of the Navy's world of acronyms, n-codes, uniforms, and customs. Among its special features are sections on using military salutations properly, reading naval uniforms, understanding the workings of the Department of Defense, and an introduction to ships and airplanes. It is the only comprehensive guide to the military world of the U.S. Navy available for the civilian."--BOOK JACKET.