Outliers by M. Gladwell (free audiobook) Marines the study of our profession is what we do it tells all who we are!. Links/RTs/follows gov't endorsement. Even when the TED speakers topic is completely unrelated to the Coast Guard, their energy is inspiring. U.S. Fields of Fire by J. Webb (free audiobook) Wired for War by P. W. Singer, Developing the Leaders Around You by John Maxwell The USMA Commandant's Academic Year 2020 Reading List Additional West Point Reading West Point History The Long Grey Line- The American Journey of West Point's Class of 1966 by Rick Atkinson This book spans 25 years and follows three graduates during their cadet years, their time in Vietnam and the post war years. They keep a blue head. Harpers Ferry in Virginia in the fall of 1859. Marine Corps Social Media / Accessibility / FOIA / No Fear Act / Marines.mil / MCB Quantico / USA.gov. Forgotten Warriors by Thomas Hammes Outliers by M. Gladwell (free audiobook) Thinking in Time: The uses of History for Decision Makers by R. Neustadt and E. May, Ascent by B. McGhie U.S. 528th SUS BDE (A) Reading List. The Starfish and the Spider by O. Brafman and R. Beckstrom (free audiobook). I've also sent it to at least 8 future COs. Once a Warrior: Wired for Life by B. Cantrell and C. Dean We Were Soldiers Once And Young by Harold Moore and Joseph Galloway, Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson This book focuses on adopting a growth mindset in ourselves and our teams, and by doing so provides so much freedom and so much expansion. Comparing themselves to the most professional military organizations throughout history, Marines take great pride in being part of a thinking and learning organization. General System Theory by L. Von Bertalanffy In as few words as possible, what is this book about?. Marine Air: The History of the Flying Leathernecks in Words and Photos by R. Dorr On Killing by Dave Grossman Issues on My Mind: Strategies for the Future by: G. Schultz. Examining threats from China, Russia, and elsewhere, The Kill Chain offers insights on how America can apply advanced technologies to prevent war, deter aggression, and maintain peace. ", First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps by Victor H. Krulak. The Defense of Duffers Drift by E. D. Swinton Speaking of Politics StarShip Troopers was once on the list. The Life of Chesty Puller by B. Davis Each year, Marines shall read a minimum of five books from the CPRL. The book was called Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer. This book is featured on the 2015 Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) Reading List. Marine Corps,Warfightingis a worthy successor to SunTzusThe Art Of War. 3.c. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=shackleton+endurance Warfightings exploration of maneuver warfare takes readers beyond Sun Tzus classic lessons and provides them a more thorough understanding of what it takes to fight and win in the modern world. 2,348 likes. My all time favorite on leadership The Commandant's List is published at the beginning of each semester. Marine Corps Social Media / Accessibility / FOIA / No Fear Act / Marines.mil / MCB Quantico / USA.gov. SEMPER FIDELIS Things fall apart; the center cannot hold. As a retired Marine officer myself, it struck me as very consistent with the experiences of Marines in the field. Please visit our shopping cart to submit your order. The book is about a university crew and how they had to come together, fine tuning their individual efforts, to ultimately achieve national greatness. 3.b. Constitution Each mission our service performs requires all rates and ranks working tirelessly in order to successfully function, serving as a backdrop for motivation and direction (our lifes task and purpose). Editors are accepting article submissions on the following topics: Current Issues 3.d.5. On Yankee Station: The Naval Air War over Vietnam by J. Nichols and B. Tillman We can examine the lives of past masters (Freddie Roach, Charles Darwin or even John Coltrane) in order to find and develop our own lifes task (purpose) and connect this to the missions our service performs. I have also directed that specific guidance be promulgated that ensures that item G-1 (Professional Military Education) in the fitness report is being used to accurately describe a Marine s dedication to the pursuit of life-long learning. Quartered Safe Out Here by G. Fraser (free audiobook) Command Culture by J. Muth The list goes beyond the traditional reading list and includes a variety of suggestions for you to read, listen toand watch. Quartered Safe Out Here by G. Fraserl (free audiobook) Robert Completely agree! 2. 3.e.4. 3.c.5. Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife by J. Nagl and P. Schoomaker (free audiobook) 3.c.10. The free audiobook links are valid for those who have not tried Audible.com and would like to signup for a FREE trial. U.S. Just and Unjust Wars by M. Walzer (free audiobook) Blink by M. Gladwell (free audiobook) pvt/pfc/lcpl and 2nd and 1st lts). 3.b.8. As it was once wisely put, reading provides a better way to do business.. it doesnt always provide all the answers.. but it lights what is often a dark path ahead. Any book thoughtfully read sharpens the mind and improves on an individuals professional potential. The Forgotten Soldier by G. Sajer ref b is almar 127/89 that established the . West After several futile and deadly days, Lieutenant Colonel Ernie Cheatham would finally come up with a strategy to retake the city, block by block and building by building, in some of the most intense urban combat since World War II. Also, Marines may find Four War Boer a good book in insurgency and political warfare, as well as leadership. The Accidental Guerilla by D. Kilcullen (free audiobook) The Age of the Unthinkable: Why the New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us and What We Can Do About It by J. Ramo (free audiobook) The second path was navigated by many thinkers within the Marine Corps during a period of institutional soul-searching after Vietnam. The emphasis on thoughtful reading has stood us in good stead over the last 11 years. 3.d.10. Heoric Leadership by C. Lowney (free audiobook) This letter represents only the first installment in this effort. Corps Values by Z. Miller The idea that true professionals study their profession all the time not just in PME schools will continue to be a strongly emphasized theme in all of our professional schools..officer and enlisted. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Troops Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and Their families by K. Armstrong, S. Best, and P. Domenici On Call in Hell: A Doctor's Iraq War Story by: R. Jadick. The Power of Servant Leadership shouldnt that be heroic? General System Theory by L. Von Bartalanffy 3.b.2. 2017by MarineCorpsReadingList.com. 3.c.12. hanged later that year. He ensured that his Marines knew he considered mental preparation as important as physical conditioning or even MOS training. Cybersecurity & Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know by: P. W. Singer. 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. One glaring omission Ive noticed is War is a Racket by General Smedley Butler https://archive.org/details/war_is_a_racket_1903_librivox. Bent covers the history of the SE The Leaders Bookshelf synthesizes their responses to identify the top fifty books that can help virtually anyone become a better leader. Each Marine shall read a minimum of five books from the "Commandants Choice" or "Grade Level" sections each year. Innovation Countdown to Zero Day by Kim Zetter Start With Why by Simon Sinek Forester Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by: S. Junger. Carnage and Culture by Victor Hanson This is an official U.S. Marine Corps website | Library of the Marine Corps | 2040 Broadway Street | Quantico, Virginia 22134 | 703.784.4409. One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander by: S. Woodward. Neptunes Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal by: J. Hornfischer. 3.c.7. Dereliction of Duty: Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Lies that Led to Vietnam by H. R. McMaster Per the references, completion of the CPRL reading requirement shall be noted in the individual Marines fitness report or be taken into account when assigning proficiency/conduct marks. We'd love to hear how you're using this list. Forgotten Warriors: The 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, the Corps Ethos, and the Korean War by: T.X. Workman The Marines of Montford Point: Americas First Black Marines by M. McLaurin, All Quiet on the Western Front by E. Remarque (free audiobook) 3.c.4. SUBJ/REVISION OF THE COMMANDANT'S PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM// Forgotten Warriors by Thomas Hammes 2022, it will be time to roll those sleeves up and turn your clocks forward for daylight saving. Id like to suggest a personal memoir from WWIl for Intermediate Level Officers; which deals with brigade-level command under extreme conditions: The Road Past Mandalay by Lt.Col John Masters, DSO. Great book. Just and Unjust Wars by M. Walzer (free audiobook) Soft Spots: A Marines Memoir of Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by C. Van Winkle Cyber War by Richard Clarke and Robert Knake Provide thorough answers to the following questions below:. The Changing Face of War by Martin Van Creveld Always surprised that so few Marines are aware he even wrote this short piece. Sustaining the Transformation (MCWP6-11D) by the United States Marine Corps. Endurance: Shackletons Incredible Voyage is a bestselling book written by 4. How is this book aligned with Connecting individual purpose to the Coast Guards purpose? As part of a small group of individuals that know why, I must say that even though it is tragic that he will not see the list, he has a strong grasping of what and how things should be done. What Went Wrong? The AEF Way of War by Mark E. Grotelueschen. In the early hours of January 31, 1968, the North Vietnamese launched over one hundred attacks across South Vietnam in what would become known as the Tet Offensive. In addition to the reading list, Marines are highly encouraged to incorporate periodicals into their reading regimens. Islands of the Damned by R. V. Burgin and Bill Marvel Modern Strategy by Colin Gray Black Hearts by J. Frederick (free audiobook) REF B IS MCO 1610.7A, PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM. Maneuver Warfare by G. Galvin and R. Hooker The entire list of titles on the CMC's Professional Reading List are available, In 1989, the Marine Corps formally adopted a theory of conflict called maneuver warfare and described its tenets in a short but revolutionary doctrinal manual simply titled, College of Distance Education and Training (CDET), Active Duty Command Sponsored Corporals Course, Reserve Command Sponsored Corporals Course, Research and Sponsored Projects Policy and Procedure, Brute Krulak Center for Innovation & Future Warfare, How Do We Learn? Diplomacy by Henry Kissinger Commandant's Choice: The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare by: C. Brose. I had thought it was on the list many years ago. "Message to Garcia" is no longer on the Commandant's Reading List. Monsoon by R. Kaplan Rethinking the Principles of War by A. McIvor The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in he Middle East by B. Lewis (free audiobook), Developing the Leaders Around You by J. Maxwell (free audiobook) In 1989, the Marine Corps formally adopted a theory of conflict called maneuver warfare and described its tenets in a short but revolutionary doctrinal manual simply titledWarfighting. The Mask of Command by J. Keegan, Another Bloody Century by C. Gray the following is the reading list that supports the . The Commandant's Professional Reading List (CPRL) has removed the rank distinction and consolidated the list of publications into five categories. He also takes a close look at Marines in war, offering challenging accounts of their experiences in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The Forgotten Soldier by G. Sajer I think youre talking about Once An Eagle by Anton Myrer. 3.e.8. The CPRL is arranged into five. Alfred Lansing. Thinking in Time: The uses of Histry for Decision Makers by R. Neustadt and E. May, Angry Wind: Through Muslim Black Africa by Truck, Bus, Boat, and Camel by J. Tayler What better advice to call on when the stakes are high and sensitivity just isnt going to work? With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by E. B. Sledge, Attacks by Erwin Rommel What I am calling for is nothing less than a renewal of a critical aspect of our commitment to the profession of arms. Soft Spots: A Marines Memoir of Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by C. Van Winkle Excellent book. U.S. The leadership lessons are relevant to all aspiring and current leaders and often include inspiring stories of overcoming adversity. Warfightingis an authentic American philosophy of action that will thrill the millions of fans of SunTzusThe Art of Warand MusashisThe Book of Five Rings. The Village by B. Corps Values by Zell Miller Maneuver Warfare Handbook by W. Lind With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by E. Sledge (free audiobook), First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps by V. Krulak And what can we as individuals, companies and teams learn from them? First published in hardcover in 1984, this book has remained popular ever since with Marines of every rank. Just and Unjust Wars by Michael Walzer 3.d.2. U.S. When it ended, the American debate was never again about winning, only about how to leave. My Men Are My Heroes by N. Helms Quartered Safe Out Here by George Fraser Assault from the Sea: Essays on the History of Amphibious Warfare by: M. Bartlett. Grades in the regular summer programs are included with the fall semester grades to determine the list effective during the spring semester. On Killing by Dave Grossman Warrior Mindset by M. Asken, L. Christensen, D. Grossman Defeat into Victory by W. Slim Should include Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willing and Leif Babin as well as Dichotomy of Leadership by the same authors. Have a recommendation for next years theme or a selection to be included on an upcoming list? Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by D. Goodwin (free audiobook) 3.e.9. 1, Strategies for Finding Your Lifes Task: Occupy the Perfect Niche The Darwinian Strategy) with which we can align our lifes task (purpose) and develop skills to gain competency in each of these critical Coast Guard areas. How do you handle pressure? Highlighting the value of reading in both a philosophical and a practical sense, The Leaders Bookshelf provides sound advice on how to build an extensive library, lists other books worth reading to improve leadership skills, and analyzes how leaders use what they read to achieve their goals. If any changes have been made through a MARADMIN or ALMAR and it is not reflected here, please leave a comment and I will make the necessary corrections. Drawing on new and previously unpublished material from the major players of this period, including a full transcript of Boyds Patterns of Conflict lecture,A New Conception of Warcaptures a period of remarkable intellectual ferment within the Marine Corps and the development of a unique conceptual framework for warfighting that continues to inspire Marines today. Operation Buffalo written by Keith Nolan would be most useful for Marine Infantry Officers to read in order to learn the hard lessons of not knowing the strength of your enemy and perhaps the over pursuit of a greater enemy force. Gates of Fire by S. Pressfield (free audiobook) This Kind of War by T. Fehrenbach (free audiobook) It is an excellent analysis of the source of much of the bloodiest wars in that area over the past 500 years. The Commandant's Professional Reading List (CPRL) has removed the rank distinction and consolidated the list of publications into five categories. In this riveting insiders chronicle, legendary Marine General Brute Krulak submits an unprecedented examination of U.S. Marines their fights on the battlefield and off, their extraordinary esprit de corps. The Age of the Unthinkable: Why the New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us and What We Can Do About It by Joshua Ramo The Education of a Reluctant Business Man. I am looking for a book that one of my friends liked more than I apparently, I can not remember the name or author. The Grade Level titles are separated into five levels for both enlisted Marines and officers. Please note: You are viewing the Foundational Commandants Reading List, which is comprised of the CPRL as it was before General Berger released his new CPRL. Liddell Hart, Scipio Africanus: Greater than Napoleon, Several good reads on this list. The Starfish and the Spider by Ori Brafman and Rod Beckstrom, "The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty" by Dan Ariely, Alexander the Great and the Logistics of the Macedonian Army by Donald Engels That I found was an outstanding read. This Kind of War by T. Fehrenbach (free audiobook), Achilles in Vietnam by J. Shay May I suggest a sci-fi book which strongly brings out the continuing role of a commander in teaching, motivating, and eliciting the very best from his crew or unit members, To Honor You Call Us, by H Paul Honsinger. Brute: The Life of Victor Krulak by R. Coram (free audiobook) For those of you heading to the Middle East, I highly recommend reading Rivers of Fire by Arnon Sofer (1999). 3.b.10. LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media by: P. W. Singer. In one package you will receive a selection of 35 books from the Marine Corps Reading List. Our senior leaders have not emphasized the importance of reading. 3.e.5. One was a soldiers Soldier (yes it was Army Officers) and the other was more of a politician/privileged approach to promotion. The Mask of Command by John Keegan, Another Bloody Century by Colin Gray Incorporate the new CPRL into command and unit PME programs. Landscape of History: How Historians Map the Past by John Gaddis Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power by: R. Kaplan. Clockspeed by Charles Fine The sooner a company tries to be what it is not, the sooner it tries to have it all, the sooner it will die. Authenticity and self-awareness is essential for good leadership, I think. The Guns of August by B. Tuchman (free audiobook) Last Updated: Aug 11, 2021 10:42 AM. Little Book of Economics: How the Economy Works in the Real World by G. Ip John Browns Body is an epic written by Stephen Vincent Bent. The Revenge of Geography by Robert Kaplan, 100 Years of Marine Corps Aviation: An Illustrated History by Roxanne Kaufman Islands of the Damned by R. Burgin and B. Marvel (free audiobook) On 1 January, a follow-on ALMAR will be published that provides further detail. Resilience: Hard-won Wisdom for Living a Better Life by: E. Greitens. The Last Stand of Fox Company by B. Drury and T. Clavin (free audiobook) The Forgotten Soldier by GuySajer Rifleman Dodd by C.S. Also see the CNO Reading List. Summer work that is reported as . Brute: The Life of Victor Krulak by Robert Coram A New Conception of War: John Boyd, the U.S. Marines, and Maneuver Warfare by: I. T. Brown. Marine! 3.b.7. Furthermore, when leaders Organizational culture can be transformed if we all approached the Coast Guards work from a growth mindset. ", Mindset by Carol Dweck submitted by LCDR Zeke Lyons, Desk Officer, International Port Security Program, DCO LDAC, CG Change Agent, "Based on my own experience, I believe that improving yourself improves the Coast Guard and connecting with your own purpose allows you to connect with the Coast Guard's purpose. Marines are highly encouraged to incorporate periodicals and podcasts into their reading regimens. Constitution Commandant's Professional Reading List | Quantico VA I have personally reviewed it, and made both deletions and additions.
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