When Lorna, seduced by a military poster, signs up for the British Army, she is confident it will be the answer to all her problems. Her glamorous image of forces life is abruptly shattered as she is plunged into a world of regulations, mayhem, and mishaps. Soon she is up to her neck in a crazy assortment of escapades, breezing through her military career on a wing and a prayer. From striptease runs and drug-dealing pimps to exploding underwear and high-ranking shootouts, this is the first lively instalment in Lorna's "How not to... " series. EDITORIAL REVIEWS "A wickedly humorous and alternative look at what happens for some behind the scenes of army life. Entertaining, honest, and well written, it's an easy and enlightening read." Jacky Donovan, author of best-selling "Simon Ships Out: How One Brave, Stray Cat Became a Worldwide Hero" "A raunchy humorous romp through crazy hard-to-believe experiences in the British army. I found myself laughing and shaking my head in disbelief. McCann's writing style is light and humorous with quick witted introspection." Cinda Adams Brooks, author of "Heartprints of Africa: A Family's Story of Faith, Love, Adventure, and Turmoil"