If you fear snakes, it is probably because you are unfamiliar with them, or have been given misleading information. There is no need for you to fear snakes if you Ø Their habits Ø How to identify the dangerous species Ø Precautions to take to prevent snakebite Ø What actions to take in case of snakebite THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO POISONOUS SNAKES is a full-color guide to these dangerous but often misunderstood creatures. Originally issued by the U.S. government, this book is filled with practical knowledge and interesting facts. It is a must-have for campers, climbers, and snake lovers. Even the layman will find his interest in snakes awakened by this marvelous guide to some of nature's most elusive creatures.
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The Department of the Army (DA) is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Army is the Federal Government agency within which the United States Army is organized, and it is led by the Secretary of the Army who has statutory authority 10 U.S.C. § 3013 to conduct its affairs and to prescribe regulations for its government, subject to the limits of the law, and the directions of the Secretary of Defense and the President. The Secretary of the Army is a civilian official appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The highest-ranking military officer in the department is the Chief of Staff of the Army, who is also a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Other senior officials of the Department are the Under Secretary of the Army (principal deputy to the Secretary) and the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army (principal deputy to the Chief of Staff.) The Department of War was originally formed in 1789 as an Executive Department of the United States, and was renamed by the National Security Act of 1947 to the Department of the Army on September 18, 1947. By amendments to the National Security Act of 1947 in 1949, the Department of the Army was transformed to its present-day status.
