IIRC, I also was issued a pocket bible in Basic Training. It also wasn't of much interest to me in those days, but it did look good in my foot locker for inspections and such. I am pleased to say that my attitude has changed a lot since then. But then, my eyesight has also changed since then. I could still probably read it today, but it would give me some eye strain. Strangely enough, the eyes and the ears are still working pretty good, but a pair of "cheaters" do help the eyes for reading. But, my large print Bible is a lot more user friendly, but kind of on the bulky side.
John (Bigsmoke)