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You may be serving in the armed forces, a civilian in a company or organization working closely with the military, or a student. Whatever your role, you may at times need to communicate in a military context in English. The contents of this book are aimed at making this easier for you.  \nYou may use the book by yourself (self-study), choosing topics or skills which are useful to you, or it may be used with a teacher in class. The language covered in the book is an example of English for Specific Purposes, in this case military English. It is appropriate for readers with a language level of NATO Stanag 6001 Level 2 or above.  \nHow?  \nEach unit covers either a type of communication (e.g., briefings, report writing, etc.) or a topic (e.g., terrain, ranks, etc.) . Units consist of language input and exercises. You can either work your way through the book in order or select units of specific interest to you.  \nThe best way to use each unit is to read the input, attempt the practice activities, then read the input again. There is a wordlist at the end of each vocabulary unit, as well as space for your own notes, plus extra tasks which you will find by using the QR codes at the end of the book.  \nThe language included in each unit aims to be an introduction to the topic. To help you find more detailed information, some units also list useful NATO documents related to types of communication or areas of interest. Learn more and access these at:  \n[https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/publications.htm](https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/publications.htm)  \nContents  \n\n| Unit 1 | MILITARY WRITING STYLE | 1-4 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Unit 2 | CORRESPONDENCE | 5-8 |\n| Unit 3 | ORDERS \\#1 FIVE-PARAGRAPH-ORDERS | 9-12 |\n| Unit 4 | ORDERS \\#2 NATO TASK VERBS & MISSION STATEMENTS | 13-16 |\n| Unit 5 | REPORTS | 17-20 |\n| Unit 6 | BRIEFINGS | 21-24 |\n| Unit 7 | RANKS & APPOINTMENTS | 25-30 |\n| Unit 8 | HEADQUARTERS | 31-34 |\n| Unit 9 | DESCRIBING TERRAIN | 35 – 38 |\n| Unit 10 | THE ARMY | 39 – 42 |\n| Unit 11 | THE AIR FORCE | 43 – 46 |\n| Unit 12 | THE NAVY | 47 – 50 |\n| Unit 13 | AMPHIBIOUS FORCES | 51 – 54 |\n| Unit 14 | CONTEMPORARY OPERATIONAL\u003Cbr>ENVIRONMENT | 55 – 58 |\n| Unit 15 | COLD WEATHER WARFARE | 59-62 |\n| Unit 16 | LOGISTICS | 63-66 |\n| Unit 17 | MILITARY ENGINEERING | 67 – 70 |\n| Unit 18 | COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 71 – 74 |\n| Annex A | TERMS USED IN PUT | A-1 |\n| Annex B | KEY MILITARY TERMS | B-1 – B-4 |\n| Annex C | NATO PHONETIC ALPHABET | C-1 |\n| Keys | KEYS TO PRACTICE ACTIVITIES | Key-1 – Key-4 |\n|  | PUBLICATIONS & USEFUL LINKS |  |\n\nIntentionally Blank  \n1-MILITARY WRITING STYLE  \nMilitary personnel often need to write texts such correspondence, orders, and reports. 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