A SOLDIER'S GUIDE TO LEARNING THE TRICKS OF THE TRADE The original "no bullshit" soldier's handbooks, loaded with tips, tricks and ideas on how to live, thrive and stay comfortable in a military outdoor environment through field expedient know-how. From how to take a dump in the woods, improvise/modify or improve military and civilian outdoor gear, combat survival techniques, reducing field boredom, leadership tips, jokes and much more. NEWLY REVISED and UPDATED 2012 EDITION This is the first of two collections that compile all the original 9 volumes into a new 'Complete and Newly Revised Edition'. NOT your typical boring military field manual, these volumes contain info that will keep you one step ahead of your average soldier. Rangers lead the way! This newly revised edition of the first five of nine volumes, adds updated equipment info, new suppliers (now with web links) and much more. "As a former US Army Ranger, Drill Instructor and Advisor/Trainer to the Bosnia & Herzegovina Army (1996-97) under the US State Department "Train & Equip Program". I have always enjoyed sharing with soldiers my personal experiences, tips, tricks and ideas in how to survive & thrive in the outdoors. And although I've been retired from the United States Army since January 1993, I am still doing what I like best - teaching & training soldiers. But not in a class room but through a series of books called THE RANGER DIGESTS. Now before I decided to self-publish these books I use to forward all my tips, tricks and ideas to the Department of the Army. But the only thing I ever received back were letters saying, "...sorry, not feasible for military outdoor field conditions." Well since the Army wasn't interested in my ideas, I then decided to write a book about my tips & tricks and try to market them to the troops myself. After all, when it comes to "common sense" and "field craft ingenuity" the troops know more about this stuff than some "chair-borne" colonel or general sitting behind his nice cozy desk at the Pentagon."

FM 25-6 - All about Dog Sledding This 1944 field manual replaced the earlier 25-6 Dog Team Transportation, but retains its primary focus on Dog sled transportation equipment and techniques. Covering everything you would need to know about dog sledding in snowy or Arctic regions, from animal selection and training, to feeding and care. Sled and hitch types, which is best for which types of terrain, flats or mountain travel and more. Like any good US military manual of this era it keeps things simple and to just what you need to get the job done correctly. Also covers navigation, animal diseases and prevention, sled engineering of brakes and other accessories needed. New in this edition is a section on specific combat loads for infantry support and another on Dog Packing of loads. A wealth of information on a rather specialized subject, it will be of interest to anyone considering dog sled use in cold or snowy areas. Ever dream of doing the Iditarod Race, maybe start with reading this terrific book.

The best of 50 Years of Army Defensive Techniques In World War 1 & 2 the U.S. Army trained its troops in basic hand-to-hand combat. This book encompasses those techniques and moves as well as those from the Nineties, still being taught today. There are two manuals in this volume, Unarmed Defense for the American Soldier(1942) and Combatives (1992). Both present highly effective methods of hold releases, striking attacks, defense against bayonet attack, and even sentry removal skills. These are time-tested and proven in actual combat throughout the world, in numerous conflicts. Well-illustrated, all moves are demonstrated in a step-by-step manner with instructions for their execution. A 'must have' classic for every martial arts/ self-defense student's library. With over 275 photos and drawings. • Wrist escapes • Body Hold escapes • Defenses against choke holds • Defenses against kicks • Defenses against blows with clubs • Use of the Club • Throws and Take downs • Grappling • Vital targets • Striking Principles • Defense against the Knife • Offensive techniques: Bayonet / Knife • Entrenching Tool • Improvised weapons • Sentry Removal Keywords: self defense,sentry,knife,bayonet,choke hold,combat,improvised weapons

The original "no bullshit" soldier's handbooks, loaded with tips, tricks and ideas on how to live and thrive in a military outdoor environment through field expedient know-how. This is the second of two new collections that compiles all the original 9 volumes into a new 'Complete and Revised Edition'. From how to take a dump in the woods, improvise, modify and improve military and civilian outdoor gear, combat survival techniques, reducing field boredom, leadership tips, jokes and much more. NOT your typical boring military field manual, this second half of the collection contains info that will keep you one step ahead of your average soldier. Rangers lead the way! This newly revised edition of the remaining four original volumes adds updated equipment info, new supplier info (and web links) and way more.