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CONTENTS
ARMY LIFE
Chapter I. IT'S A NEW LIFE
You Have a Place in This Army
Know-How Is a Help............. 1
This Booklet's Part.......................... 2
Use Your Head.............................................. 2
You Make Your Own Morale........................... 4
Face the Facts of War................ 5
The Road Ahead............... ....... 7
Training Comes Before Fighting
Training Makes the Difference............... 9
Training Is a Two-Way Proposition........... 9
Know Your Training Tools.................... 11
Technical Manuals and Fields Manuals........ 11
Army Regulations........................... 11
Training Circulars and War Department Circulars .... 11
War Department Pamphlets.............. 15
Technical Bulletins and Supply Bulletins....... 13
Learn the Army's Language...... 13
"Army Time" Is Your Time...... 14
Privileges Are Part of This Life
Letters Mean a Lot............ 15
Letters Are Mailed Free............ 15
Railroad Tickets Are Cheaper....... 16
Theaters, Hotels Reduce Rates. 17
Enjoy Your Privileges......... 17
You're the World's Best-Paid Soldier
Ratings Bring Higher Pay...... 18
Keep Your Pay Book..................18
Table of Basic Monthly Pay.... 19
Some Soldiers Earn Extra Pay... 19
Some Draw A llowances......... 20
Travel Pay Is Allowed......... 20
"Stoppages" Are Deductions.... 20CONTENTS
The Army Assists in Private Affairs
Allotments of Pay (Class E)........ 21
Family Allowances Provide for Dependents.... 22
Table A, Schedule of Initial Family Allowances............ 24
Table B, Schedule of Monthly Family Allowances and Deductions. 25
Insurance Is Inexpensive.................. 26
Savings Facilities Are Provided..... 26
War Bonds—An Investment in America and in Your Own Future...... 27
The Civil Relief Act Benefits You.......... 28
You Can't Just Forget Income Taxes!........................ 28
Emergency Medical Care Is Given Dependents............... 29
Obstetrical Care Is Provided.. ........ 29
You Can Obtain Legal Help............................. 30
Form for Last Will and Testament................. 31
Last Will and Testament......................... 32
Power of Attorney.............................33
Chapter II. TIME ON YOUR HANDS
Get Away from If All!
Furloughs are Major Vacations.......... 34
Passes Allow Short Leaves.............. 36
Permanent Passes May Be Earned......... 37
Emergency Leaves Are Sometimes Granted... 37
• Leaves May Be Extended............... 37
Emergency Sickness While on Furlough..... 38
Don't Be a Shirker...... 39
Civilian Agencies Serve You
The USO Unites Many Groups............ 40
The Red Cross Links You with Home..... 40
Other Agencies Offer Specific Services.. 41
You're A Soldier—Wherever You Go
Soldiers Are Subject to Civil Law........ 42
You Are Judged by Your Appearance........ 42
You Suffer for Others' Misconduct... 43
Be Wary Away from the Post ......... 43
Understand Oversea Veterans.......... 44
Men of Other Services Are Friendly....... 45
The Women's Army Corps is Part of Your Army 46
Don't Worry the Folks at Home............. 46*
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Use Your Off Duty Hours Well
Entertainment is Arranged............ 48
Go to the Movies..................... 48
Service Clubs Offer Added Facilities.. 48
The Day Room is Your Clubroorn........ 48
The "PX" Provides Handy Shopping...... 49
Guests May Use the Hostess House...... 49
Religion Helps You Face Hard Duty..... 50
Athletics Keep You Alert............. 51
Chapter III. YOUR PERSONAL WELFARE
Group Living Can Be a Good LifeLearn by Living with Others............... 52
Teamwork Wins ..................... 53
Companionship Has a Price.................. 53
Some Good Rules of Conduct..................... 54
"Goldbricking" Is a Fine Art................... 55
Get Ahead Honestly............................. 55
Beware of Rumors........................ 56
Homesickness Isn't Incurable.................. 56
Most of All, You're on Your Own........... 57
Food Is Ammunition—Use It CarefullyRations Vary According to Use............. 59
"Take All You Want—Want All You Take......... 62
Fighting Men Need a Fighting Diet........... 63
Protect Your Own Health
Do Your Part................................... 65
Personal Hygiene.......................... 66
Sick Call Comes Every Day..................... 66
Early Treatment Is Essential................... 67
Cleanliness Comes First....................... 67
Exercise Makes You Fit......................... 68
Care for Your Teeth....................... 69
Avoid Exposure............................ 69
Good Habits for Good Health............... 70
Sex........................................... 71
Sex as a Moral Matter.................... 72
Sex as a Physical Matter.................. 72
Sex as a Personal Matter.................. 74
Think for yourself........................ 75
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