Essential for entry level Officers
582633
This book explains the complexity of Officership in most aspects. Most of Lt Mellas' experiences are still encountered by entry level officers today: Politics, war and Marines. Great read.
2813969
Robert Walter has managed to state in very understandable terms exactly what people, teams and organizations must do to achieve operational excellence.  This little book will have you raising your eyebrows and nodding your head as you discover operational discipline.  Ideal for self-study, group training, motivation, reinforcement or as a quick-read reference tool.  We used it, very successfully, to support an eight hour training program on performance management.  It was well received by 50 frontline supervisors and managers in a manufacturing setting.  I still see it on many of the attendees desks, six months after the training occurred.  A simplistic approach with a rewarding outcome.
4082107
This is the most concise book on the subject, and while it's target audience is law enforcement, intelligence and military professionals, this book is for everyone.  No fluff here, just the facts, and easy to read.  What Guandolo has done is sift through mountains of literature on the Muslim Brotherhood, combine that knowledge with his first hand intelligence, and break it down to the essentials.  This is exactly what your local law enforcement officer needs.  Not only should this book be read, but every concerned citizen should ensure their local law enforcement agency has a copy.
1162000
Well written book in a comprehensive language without using sophisticated or intriguing terms. Individuals who are preparing to enter the test should rely solely on this book. The book can be also used as a reference material for supervisors and businesses. Furthermore, the diagrams are well illustrated and the theoretical terms are well categorized. The book is also taking builders in the organizational system and the legal codes to bolster their critical thinking and to help them improve their performance.
658208
The CISSP fifth edition book is a required course material for a class that I have been taking as part of requirement to engineering (IA/IS) guidelines. This guide book has helped me immensely to understand the daily InfoSec challengers at work. As a program manager and R&D engineering project manager my knowledge of InfoSec is pretty much limited to application and network level security, consequently this book provided me a broad view on so many aspects of security. Initially, my intend was rather focusing on the content structure and getting insight into daily problems in the InfoSec world. But after going through this book, and gaining a wealth of knowledge, I'm reconsidering taking the CISSP exam after the course ends. Let me remind you, if you think that all you have to do is read this book and then sit for the exam, you're doing both yourself and this guide a disfavor. Plan on understating the topic thoroughly and apply it to daily material that you deal with at work. My only complain about this book is that it seem it doesn't emphasis on closed networks and the Aerospace environment. Lastly, be prepared for a lot of readings 1200 pages!
2067495
As a retired US Army, Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5), Counteringelligence Officer; former Special Agent, Defense Investigative Service (DIS); former Special Agent Defense Secuirty Service (DSS); former US Army Liaison Officer to Headquarters, Department of Defense (DoD), Alexandria, VA, Counterintelligence Division for Counterintelligence Issues, and former owner of a Small Veteran's Business, under a DoD contract to conduct Background Investigations for DoD Personnel Security Clearances, I consider this book to be brief and it makes the complex simple.  This ISP Manual is a must for those preparing to take the ISP Certification Exam.
248301
This book is a great entry-level manual for military simulations (MILSIM). The book has detailed schematics on battle drills like hasty attack, hasty ambush, basics communication, and small unit movement.

Christopher Larsen leads an organization out of Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas called One Shepherd. I have attended several of the events out there, and I have gotten to know Chris as a friend and a valued asset. In speaking with Chris, he wanted the title to be "Milsim Battle Tactics" not "Paintball and Airsoft Battle Tactics". A word of caution when purchasing this book is that is it military focused, not paintball or airsoft focused although all the same tactics still apply (even at close range. Do not abandon your tactics).

That being said, this book has greatly enhanced my airsoft team's ability to operate like a real small unit. I have received several compliments from current US army rangers and marines on how "real" we look. This book will give you the knowledge to step up your MILSIM team to new heights.

Overall, its a very easy read. It has helpful pictures and graphs, and above all, it is written in basic speech (no prior military knowledge required).

Aside- If you want to really step up your game, you should check out "The lightning Press" for their SMARTbook collection. Chris co-wrote the book "Small Unit Tactics". These books are much more in depth and are much more enjoyable for the military buff or hardcore MILSIMer.

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Hope this helps.
145651
This book is one of two items that I took into the testing facility the day I took my exam.  I opted for this first edition even though there are newer editions because 90% of the stuff in newer editions is the same (kind of like Madden Football).  No need to pay for newer when the goal is to understand the material.  This book delivers.  It is clear, concise, and well formatted.  One still needs a strong background in either economics, statistics, probability, manufacturing, and/or engineering to be able to easily grasp all the concepts but the basics are laid out very well.  The other item that I took into the testing facility on the day of my exam was the CSSGB Primer offered by the Quality Council of Indiana.  I used both references equally.  Both were equally useful.  The CSSGB Primer offered by the Quality Council of Indiana had everything tabbed and labeled and was more useful for the mathematics questions (all of the formulas are better laid out and better explained in the CSSGB Primer).  I would strongly recommend both items.

I was able to find a used version of The Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Handbook on Amazon for $17 and to my surprise it is in "like new" condition which included a bonus CD in the back cover that contained additional six sigma tools and reference items.  As far as the CSSGB Primer from the Quality Council of Indiana...there are folks on Amazon selling a used version for $150+...but you can get a new version directly from the Quality Council of Indiana for $70.
3144846
As a complete beginner, this is the right entry level book that I needed.
1536175
Great book if you are new to operations...even better if you have been at it for a while.  It's a fantastic desktop reference guide to jog your memory on different aspects of operations.  Must have for the developing professional.
2495188
This is a great entry level belt for anyone who is in need to carry multiple items on their belt. It's appearance is quality and helps keep the professional look you'd expect from an established officer.
2171557
Excellent book.  I read it 4 years ago as part of a promotional process.  At the time I was 26 years into my career.  The cautions presented and ways an officer will evolve were absolutely true to my life.  I wish I'd read this book in 1986.  Many errors could have been avoided with this knowledge going in.  I bought 3 copies and am loaning them out to my newer officers first to read.  Invaluable information for not just the officers but families of officers as well.
4431744
This book is an effective tool for any military service member considering the transition from the military workplace to the corporate workplace. Though the target audience is the Junior Military Officer (JMO), much of the books content will be helpful for any service member, regardless of rank or job position. It will help you self evaluate where you are and help you understand where you want to be, and then teach you how use your accomplishments in the military to gross that gap.

If you are considering working with the author's company (Cameron-Brooks), this book is helpful for you to understand their mission and business model for the JMO, and if it is the best fit for you. The 4th edition is significantly updated in its content and tone from the 3rd edition; I recommend the 4th if you are planning on reading it (I read both). I have ran into several service members who have used this book to help them make the decision to transition (as early as the 90s); some made the transition and some did not, but all gave me a 5-star verbal review of this book. I now agree. I will reference this book for years to come.
3912414
This book provides all the necessary information on one of the most common forms of interview and interrogation used by law enforcement agencies.  I bought it, I have read it thoroughly and also used it to write a final paper in a law enforcement class I was taking.

The course, which is a necessity for having the qualifications needed to utilize this technique, is expensive.  I have not and do not plan on taking the course.  I promise all the necessary information is right here in this book.

Law enforcement as a rule does not like to see this type of manual out in the public simply because a suspect, armed with the knowledge of what is coming during an interview, can easily outwit them.

I say buy it and use it.
4238633
I've studied several martial arts for a little over six years.  Not too long compared to most, but enough to get a pretty decent standing in the world of martial arts.  This book takes very simple techniques, and breaks them down so simply that a beginner could almost pick them up immediately.

This book covers knife defenses, handgun defenses, defense using objects you'll find around your camp/in your rucksack, as well as offensive and defensive tactics using your M-16 as well as the M-16 with a bayonet.  This is perfect for all military personnel looking for combat effective techniques that you can pickup quickly, and do not rely on strength, nor require loose clothing to execute them.  (Full combat gear, BDU's, kevlar, LBE's will work fine with nearly all of them)

It also talks about philosophies on various aspects of combat, relating the military and martial arts as almost a single unit.  I'd recommend this book to ANYONE looking for direct, useful material.
2157366
The federal hiring system is substantially different from the private sector, and hence can be very intimidating to newcomers. Thats a shame, because there are always federal vacancies. In todays difficult job market, it would be foolish to leave these abundant job opportunities on the table. Yet without some help, well-qualified job candidates can be overlooked simply because they didn't put their applications together correctly. I know this because I've written federal resumes for clients, applied for dozens of federal jobs myself, and now write federal vacancies and evaluate candidates as part of my job.

This book is a guide to applying for federal jobs specifically written for students just entering the workforce. It contains both the basic information needed to understand the federal hiring system, and step-by-step instructions to finding and applying for jobs. Divided into ten steps, from researching opportunities to interviewing, the book is comprehensive, logically organized, and easy to follow. About a third of the book  consists of successful resumes and cover letters for those who learn best by following examples. It is written for students of any subject, but contains information specific to particular subject areas. For example, the Find your federal job chart lists federal job titles that match college majors, and is five pages long.

The guide uses a direct style free from distracting or superfluous text. The authors wisely placed the foreword, preface, and acknowledgements at the back so that readers can dive straight into useful information from the start. I was happy to see a full index, although future editions would benefit from the addition of a glossary. Information is well-organized and easy to locate such that the book can serve as a reference long after it is initially used. Expect to write notes in the margin, flag pages, and highlight information especially relevant to your personal circumstances.

The information is comprehensive; including: deciphering the terms used in federal vacancy announcements, specific sources of vacancy announcements for students, salary levels, information for veterans, how to search for vacancies, how to network, how to analyze vacancy announcements, how to write your resume, how to handle federal questionnaires, how to write cover letters, how to submit your application, how to follow-up, and how to interview.

I know that the system described in this book works, because I used it to get the three federal jobs I've had. And now, having suffered through reading poorly written federal applications, I can tell you that following the advice in the book will make my job evaluating your application easier. That means that following this advice will prevent you, as a qualified applicant, from being overlooked because I could not tell that you were, in fact, qualified. If you are a student looking for a job, you owe it to yourself to get this book and follow it.
1062448
This book is very organized and presents the topic from a truly beginner's level.  that is good.  the basics need to be understood before  trying to go deeper into the topic.  this book not only discusses the psychology of forensics, but the role and preparation for a forensic psychologist.  I loved the stories that exemplified  major points.