What is the author's style in the memoir, About Face?

The structure of About Face is designed to be informational. The book is divided into two parts, one dealing with Hackworth's time in Korea and the other with the latter part of his career in Vietnam. There are twelve chapters in the first part of the book and eleven in the second. There is an Epilogue which explains what Hackworth has done since leaving the Army. There are quotes at the beginning of each chapter, usually by others, about Hackworth. There are also explanations throughout the book that clearly explain the terms or the situations being described by the author.

The Author's Note section presents his reasons for writing the book and the methods he uses to write about the different events. The Introduction is written by Ward Just who talks about Hackworth and the situation in Vietnam. There is a photo section that shows pictures of Hackworth and other people who are mentioned in the book. This allows the reader to associate a name with a face, which adds to the realism of the book.

At the end of the book, there is an Appendix that contains the Standing Orders, Rogers' Rangers. These are basically the rules under which the unit had functioned. There is a Notes section which shows Hackworth's sources. The Glossary section is comprehensive and explains many useful terms. There is also a detailed Index that makes it easy to look up information. The book is well structured to provide the maximum information in the most efficient matter.