{"product_id":"the-finishing-school-earning-the-navy-seal-trident-paperback","title":"The Finishing School: Earning the Navy SEAL Trident - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDick Couch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Finishing School\u003c\/i\u003e, former Navy SEAL Dick Couch, author of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eWarrior Elite\u003c\/i\u003e, follows SEALs on the ground and in the water as they undergo SEAL Tactical Training\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn America's new war, the first guns in the fight are special operations forces, including the Navy SEALs, specially trained warriors who operate with precision, swiftness, and lethal force. In the constantly shifting war on terror, SEAL units--small in number, flexible, stealthy, and efficient--are more vital than ever to America's security as they take the battle to an elusive enemy around the globe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But how are Navy SEALs made? In \u003ci\u003eWarrior Elite\u003c\/i\u003e, Couch narrated one SEAL class's journey through BUD\/S training, the brutal initial course that separates out candidates with the character and stamina necessary to begin training as Navy SEALs. In \u003ci\u003eThe Finishing School\u003c\/i\u003e, Couch follows SEALs into the next levels of training--SEAL Tactical Training--where they master combat skills such as precision shooting, demolitions, secure communications, parachuting, diving, and first aid. From there, the men enter operational platoons, where they subordinate their individual abilities to the mission of the group and train for special operations in specific geographic environments. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNever before has a civilian writer been granted such close access to the training of America's most elite military forces. \u003ci\u003eThe Finishing School\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what goes into the making of America's best warriors.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn America's new war, the first guns in the fight are special operations forces, including the Navy SEALs, specially trained warriors who operate with precision, swiftness, and lethal force. In the constantly shifting war on terror, SEAL units--small in number, flexible, stealthy, and ef?cient--are more vital than ever to America's security as they take the battle to an elusive enemy around the globe. \u003cbr\u003eBut how are Navy SEALs made? Dick Couch, author of the acclaimed \"Warrior Elite, follows SEALs on the ground and in the water as they undergo SEAL Tactical Training, where they master combat skills such as precision shooting, demolitions, secure communications, parachuting, diving, and first aid. From there, the men enter operational platoons, where they subordinate their individual abilities to the mission of the group and train for special operations in specific geographic environments. \u003cbr\u003eNever before has a civilian writer been granted such close access to the training of America's most elite military forces. \"The Finishing School is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what goes into the making of America's best warriors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDick Couch is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Warrior Elite: The Forging of SEAL Class 228\u003c\/i\u003e and six novels. He commanded a SEAL platoon in Vietnam that conducted one of the few successful POW rescue operations of the war and served in the CIA. Dick and his wife, Julia, live in central Idaho.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.12 x 5.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 31, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751376519456,"sku":"9780609810460","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c7d6560f15c8730d244d0386b94cf56c.webp?v=1779972019","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-finishing-school-earning-the-navy-seal-trident-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}