J. F. Leahy chronicles the transition of eighty-one men and women from civilians to sailors at the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. Granted unlimited and unprecedented access to the recruits during the fall of 2000, his examination of the unique American institution -- popularly known as boot camp -- offers a look into the hearts and minds of a group of young people who are a cross section of the nation. The work offers a unique view into the training experience of all recruits and sheds light on the differences between those entering the military services and the society they serve.
- ISBN13 9781591144380
- Publish Date 15 March 2013 (first published 15 May 2003)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Naval Institute Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 272
- Language English