Testimonials:
"Don't leave for Basic Training without this book in your pocket!"
-Major General Robert J. Brandt

"When you read this book, my job to mold soldiers into a well disciplined fighting force will be a lot easier!"
-Senior Drill Sergeant J. Seno

"It’s like having your own personal Drill Sergeant, without the yelling!”
-R. Schumann, Officer Candidate

“This book makes a difficult experience an enjoyable one”
-Staff Sergeant G. Peltier

“To be the ultimate soldier, you need 'The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook'. The best basic training book I’ve seen in my 26 years of service”
-First Sergeant R. Casiano

“This is the most informative and detailed book about Basic Training; a must-read for all new recruits and soldiers!"
-E. Herzog, Company Commander

"I purchased this book for my son who claimed it demystified the whole Basic Training experience."
-B. Scanlon, mother

"Anyone contemplating going through basic training would do themselves a favor to study this book thoroughly before they arrive."
-Jug Varner, military reviewer, www.keepingapace.com

“This should be required reading for any recruit”
-Army.com

“This book is a must read for anyone considering joining the military”
-Military.com

“The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook is indispensable for anyone planning on joining the military”
-Military Magazine Military Magazine Keeping Apace with Military Life & Events


Inspiring Letters:
Dear SGT Volkin, I recently purchased your book, and am very impressed with the amount of info inside. I am glad I bought i t . I am currently talking with a National Guard recruiter, and am hoping to go to basic next spring. I am sure I will know everything you recommend before I get there.
-Tommy

SGT Volkin, My son is a 19-yr old 18X (SF) recruit who reported May 26 t o Ft . Benning. He read your book and has reported that nothing has surprised him at Basic. He was very well-prepared and has reported that he's doing much better than most ; thanks to you and your book.
-Mike

Sergeant Volkin, I just purchased your book a couple months ago and I love it! I keep on reading it over and over and have memorized the Phonetic alphabet. Thanks for such a great book.
-Taylor

Dear Sergeant Volkin, I have read your book quite a few times and finished it the day after I bought it. I recommend it to all my friends
-"Jarhead"

Hello Michael: Just a quick note of appreciation from one Canadian for The Ultimate Basic Training Guidebook. I am currently undergoing selection for Army Reserve Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces here in Nova Scotia. I am 40 yrs old and in what I consider to be great shape. The exercise program you have proposed is almost blow-for-blow (or pushup-for-pushup) the same as the Canadian Army selection, and believe me it IS helping a great deal! I've already passed my selection exams, selection boards, security checks, and the physical, and fitness tests, and am simply awaiting some advanced medical info from a specialist... then its off to what we call the BMQ, or Basic Military Qualification training in January at our local reserve base.

Your book has given me added confidence going into this phase of recruitment, and, you are right, you can only learn so much from talking to others, the basics of basic training need to be studied, and practiced prior to walking through those gates and donning the fatigues, boots, and beret. Quite frankly, your book should be required reading even before a potential recruit takes their final interview, this way all North American Military bodies would save a ton of money, recruiter, and instructor hours on just getting wash-outs to the point where they realize this isn't for them. In my case, your book re-enforced what I have known since I graduated from college way back in '88. Keep up the good work, the military needs more people out there to give them voice!
-David W (Novia Scotia)