Reference Books

Arming local defense forces in Afghanistan has had mixed and often perverse effects on the security of local populations, according to this study on the role and impact of the Afghan Local Police in three provinces. These findings suggest that, as international forces draw down, the ALP will...

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Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test. Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test.

There are no guarantees of safety during earthquakes, but properly constructed and strengthened homes are far less likely to collapse or be damaged during earthquakes. FEMA advises you to act on the suggestions outlined in this booklet and make yourself, your family, and your home safer.

Looking for a new vehicle? The 2014 Fuel Economy Guide highlights the leading fuel efficiency and conventional gas models.

Every 2 years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment prospects for hundreds of occupations in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

A field manual by the United States Army which outlines tactics on counterinsurgency operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

This Field Manual (FM) that addresses the role of medical logistics (MEDLOG) in the Army’s distribution-based supply system.

The US Army watercraft fleet is made up of all types of vessels, including oceangoing vessels, tugs, landing craft, barges, and amphibians. The watercraft operator must have the skills and knowledge to perform the tasks required on any of these vessels.

A manual from the US Department of Army that presents design guidance for cathodic protection systems.