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The Bluejacket's Manual (Centennial Edition) - United States Navy | 
 enlarge | Author: Thomas J. Cutler
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Category: Book
Buy Used: $9.39
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 185025
Media: Paperback
Edition: Centennial
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 648
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.6 x 1.3
ISBN: 1557502080
Dewey Decimal Number: 355
EAN: 9781557502087
ASIN: 1557502080
Publication Date: June 2002
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Book Description
In 1902 when Lt. Ridley McLean first wrote this "sailor's bible," he described it as a manual for every person in the naval service. One hundred years later, it continues to serve as a primer for newly enlisted sailors and as a basic reference for all naval personnel--from seaman to admiral. New technology is artfully blended with ancient heritage, facts and figures are augmented by helpful advice, and the mysterious language of the sea is preserved and deciphered in a volume that has served the United States Navy for an entire century. Updated throughout, the book provides the latest Navy ratings, uniforms, ships, aircraft, and weapons as well as current Navy policies on hazing, fraternization, education, and physical fitness, and a completely new chapter explaining the Navy's mission in terms of its rich heritage. The author, winner of the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Naval Literature, has served the Navy in many capacities, both as an enlisted man and officer, and he brings that experience and his devotion to the service to these pages. He explains new terms and such concepts as leadership and core values in both inspiring and pragmatic terms. Relevant photographs, diagrams, and tables enhance the presentation, and accompanying appendixes include a glossary and a wealth of reference material that every sailor will want to keep at hand.
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A Classic! July 3, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Bluejacket's Manual has been a staple book of US Navy seamanship for the last century. I'm pre-Recruit Training, but knowing your trade before you're supposed to has never hurt anybody.
The hardback version is perfect for the mantle of any sailor past or present...
The Ten Rules for being a sentry. April 21, 2004
5 out of 27 found this review helpful
1.} A sentry will NEVER leave his post unless properly relieved. That is the 1st rule. There are ten of them. read the book, before I throw it at you.
 Excellent source of information October 16, 2002
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
My fiance is in the Navy and he bought me a copy of this when I went to see him pass-in-review. He told me that it would answer a lot of my questions I might have had- well it has! I learned about differnt ships, all of the information on Tricare (the Navy's insurance), dependents...you name it, it's in there! If you've got a loved one in the Navy (child, spouse, fiance/e, girlfriend/boyfriend, sibling, etc.) I suggest this book!
THE source of information about the Navy May 19, 2000
45 out of 48 found this review helpful
Although everyone is issued this manual in boot-camp (RTC) it is still essential reading for several people. If you are in the Delayed entry program (DEP) or thinking about joining the Navy, this book will give you valuable insight and get you well prepared for your career. Start reading the material right away so you can be prepared for boot camp (making it easier...yes it can be done!) You will get one of these in boot camp, so give this to your family or spouse so they can look up questions they may have. It helps when your family knows what the heck you are talking about when you say such Naval jargon as 'head', 'starboard', 'plankowner', 'scuttlebutt', etc. Secondly, anyone who has an interest in the Navy and how the enlisted do it will sureley find this valuable. It covers everything from the enlisted ratings (the specific jobs), officer ranks, re-enlistment procedures, commissioning procedures, firefighting, damage control, nautical flags, ship information, etc, etc, etc. It's one of the books that has everything packed into it! I still have my original book from RTC after nearly 8 years and still look at it now and again. Fair winds and following seas...
THE source of information regarding the Navy. March 5, 2000
11 out of 20 found this review helpful
The Bluejacket's Manual is the most complete source of information for young Bootcamps and old salts alike. The information contained in the pages are a very valuable asset to the sailor. There is naval history, history on the military in general, and where the Navy will stand in the future. I don't recomend this book to civies, unless you are a navy buff, and i don't recomend buying this book if you plan to join the Navy (They will give you one in Boot Camp). If you are a sailor who has lost his BJM, buy it. Call your Navy recruiter.
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