Military Basic English e-book is designed to cover the basic specialized knowledge and related military terminology any military performing in an international environment should have. Its main objective is to equip the military students attending an international semester with linguistic skills such as reading comprehension, vocabulary development sothe chapters are content-driven rather than skills-driven. It is structured on sixchapters, each covering topics like military formations, branches and ranks, military weapons and vehicles. It also focuses on leadersꞌ role, leadership principles and human relationships within the military. It covers both general and specific military terminology in English providing up to date information and examples and can be used either independently or within a whole English language module. At the end of each unit there is a checking understanding section so as each student could review the specific military terminology and the information related to a particular issue.
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2 - Military formations, units and ranks
Military organizationis the structuring of thearmed forces of a state so as to offer military capability required by the national defense policy. Military organization is hierarchical.
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Chapter 3 - Military weapons
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Chapter 4 - Military Vehicles
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Chapter 5 - Leaders and Leadership
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Chapter 6 - Military courtesy
- 6.1. The correct use of titles
- 6.2. Mode of address
- 6.3. Making proper introductions
- 6.4. Military salutes
- 6.5. When not to salute
- 6.6. Reporting to a superior officer in his or her office
- 6.6.1.Procedures when an officer enters a dining facility
- 6.6.2.Entering automobiles and small boats
- 6.7.Salute to Colors
- 6.8.Procedures for civilians working in the military
- Check your understanding 6
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