Don't get too bogged down with the FOM prior to coming to class. The intent of sending it out is to just have you open it up and gain some familiarity with the content and where to find the information. In class, you will be guided into sections for what specific pieces are at the top of the list of importance. Do not attempt to try to read it cover to cover before coming. Take a look at the tabs and the table of contents for each chapter and just have a general feel for where information is located. Your instructors will guide you through what particular sections should be "studied."

The most important part of the book is Chapter 4, Section 4.2.B. "Report and Release Times" if you know when to be at work and when you get off work, you are going to be just fine