Ranger Digest VIII

At a glance..

This book serves as a soldier's guide to learning the tricks of the trade. It covers topics like ammo can tips and tricks, ammo can organizers, repairing ponchos, an improvised call-for-fire training board, the speedhook, signal mirror additives, canteen modifications, and a lot more.

The details..

The Ranger Digest VIII is a compilation of useful tips, tricks and ideas aimed at helping soldiers improve their skills beyond what they learn in the military. Although it may not be professionally written, this book offers practical advice on survival tactics from an experienced soldier who has dedicated his life to teaching others.

The author's goal is to help soldiers understand concepts that aren't typically covered by the military but presented in layman terms or 'soldier talk'. He relies heavily on illustrations to explain complex topics more easily. While some senior NCOs and officers disapprove of his writing style as provocative & unprofessional, lower enlisted, NCOs and officers love them.

In addition to providing helpful information for soldiers, this edition includes contributions from readers who share their favorite tips with other readers. It also features Watch Caddy - a device designed for Military & Law Enforcement communities which allows conventional timepieces like watches or watch-type accessories (compass! watch beeper! calculator/ etc.)to be positioned anywhere on personal equipment such as backpacks or web gear.

Overall,Ranger Digest VIII serves as an excellent resource for anyone interested in improving their survival skills beyond basic training provided by the army. However,it should be noted that these books are strictly meant for US military personnel,and any injuries caused while using these techniques cannot hold the author responsible.