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One Bullet Away: The Making Of A Marine Officer
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A Former Captain In The Marines First Recon Battalion, Who Fought In Afghanistan And Iraq, Reveals How The Corps Trains Its Elite And Offers A Pointblank Account Of Twentyfirstcentury Battle.If The Marines Are The Few, The Proud, Recon Marines Are The Fewest And The Proudest. Only One Marine In A Hundred Qualifies For Recon, Charged With Working Clandestinely, Often Behind Enemy Lines. Ficks Training Begins With A Hellish Summer At Quantico, After His Junior Year At Dartmouth, And Advances To The Pinnaclereconfour Years Later, On The Eve Of War With Iraq. Along The Way, He Learns To Shoot A Man A Mile Away, Stays Awake For Seventytwo Hours Straight, Endures Interrogation And Torture At The Secretive Sere Course, Learns To Swim With Navy Seals, Masters The Eleven Principles Of Leadership, And Much More.His Vast Skill Set Puts Him In Front Of The Front Lines, Leading Twentytwo Marines Into The Deadliest Conflict Since Vietnam. He Vows He Will Bring All His Men Home Safely, And To Do So Hell Need More Than His Topflight Education. Hell Need Luck And An Increasingly Clear Vision Of The Limitations Of His Superiors And The Missions They Assign Him. Fick Unveils The Process That Makes Marine Officers Such Legendary Leaders And Shares His Hardwon Insights Into The Differences Between The Military Ideals He Learned And Military Practice, Which Can Mock Those Ideals. One Bullet Away Never Shrinks From Blunt Truths, But It Is An Ultimately Inspiring Account Of Mastering The Art Of War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'One Bullet Away'? A: 'One Bullet Away' explores the rigorous training and experiences of Nathaniel Fick, a Marine officer, as he navigates the challenges of modern warfare and the complexities of leadership in the military.
- Q: Who is the author of 'One Bullet Away'? A: The book is authored by Nathaniel Fick, a former captain in the Marines' First Recon Battalion.
- Q: How many pages does 'One Bullet Away' have? A: 'One Bullet Away' contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'One Bullet Away' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'One Bullet Away' published? A: 'One Bullet Away' was published on January 1, 2005.
- Q: What kind of insights does Nathaniel Fick provide in the book? A: Fick offers insights into military training, leadership principles, and the realities faced by Marine officers in combat situations.
- Q: Is 'One Bullet Away' suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, 'One Bullet Away' is suitable for readers interested in military history, leadership, and personal accounts of combat experiences.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of the book? A: Readers can expect a straightforward narrative style that combines personal anecdotes with a candid examination of military practices and leadership challenges.
- Q: Does 'One Bullet Away' focus on specific conflicts? A: Yes, the book specifically discusses Fick's experiences during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would benefit from reading 'One Bullet Away'? A: The book appeals to military enthusiasts, aspiring leaders, and anyone interested in the realities of combat and military training.