A review by kevin_shepherd
The Bluejackets' Manual by U.S. Department of the Navy, U.S. Department of the Navy, Bill Bearden

4.0

Prior to my enlistment in 1980 I came across an old edition of the BJM at the public library and read it cover to cover. Without a doubt it gave me a head start on learning basic seamanship, recognizing rank & insignia, knot tying, and memorizing the all-important 11 General Orders of a Sentry. It is a textbook for Navy 101 and is standard issue for all new recruits—like most other textbooks, its value depends on the motivation and enthusiasm of the student.