Monsoon by R. Kaplan Commandant's Reading List. Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming by J. Shay For all practical purposes it has been gone for years. Washington, D.C. 20593-7907. 3.d.2. This book is a perfect example that can help bridge the gap between personal and organizational purpose. On Call in Hell: A Doctor's Iraq War Story by: R. Jadick. Have a recommendation for next years theme or a selection to be included on an upcoming list? Marine Corps Aviation Since 1912 by P. Mersky, Alexander the Great and the Logistics of the Macedonian Army by D. Engels Islands of the Damned by R. Burgin and B. Marvel (free audiobook) Gates of Fire by S. Pressfield (free audiobook) Issues on My Mind: Strategies for the Future by: G. Schultz. Legacyis a unique, inspiring handbook for leaders in all fields, and asks: What are the secrets of success sustained success? This Kind of War by T. R. Fehrenbach General System Theory by L. Von Bertalanffy The Commandant's Professional Reading List (CPRL) has removed the rank distinction and consolidated the list of publications into five categories. Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by B. Demick This book confronts the existential risks on the horizon, charting a way for America's military to adapt and succeed. Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by D. Goodwin (free audiobook) 3. Every Marine will read at least three books from the list each year. The Mask of Command by John Keegan, Another Bloody Century by Colin Gray I have been using this list in my consulting business as I am a former active duty Marine. All answers or responses should be embraced as relevant; there is no single right answer. Clockspeed by C. Fine Infantry in Battle (FMFRP 12-2) by the United States Marine Corps How Wars End by G. Rose (free audiobook) Humility is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age by: E. Hess and K. Ludwig. 3.e. One Bullet Away was a self-fulfilling script thats facts were questionable at best. Street Without Joy by B. 3.b.9. Heoric Leadership by C. Lowney (free audiobook) Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming by J. Shay These levels coincide with specific ranks and Marines should attempt to read all titles within their level prior to proceeding to a higher level. On Yankee Station: The Naval Air War over Vietnam by John Nichols and Barrett Tillman The Copernican Revolution by T. Kuhn The Virtues of War by S. Pressfield (free audiobook) Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productivein Life and Business by: C. Duhigg. Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century by: P. W. Singer. The year's list focuses on the theme connecting individual purpose to the Coast Guards purpose. This theme means different things to different people, which youll see reflected in the eclectic selections featured. We Were Soldiers OnceAnd Young by H. Moore and J. Galloway, Battle Cry of Freedom by J. McPherson (free audiobook) The Accidental Guerilla by David Kilcullen Professional publications inform debate on current, topical issues of relevance to the Marine Corps and promote intellectual growth of the individual Marine. ", "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown submitted by LT Dave Chenlo, PACAREA Staff, LDAC Co-Chair, Alameda, CA, "While not a Coast Guard related book, it reflects the theme of connecting individual purpose to the organizations purpose. Also, Marines may find Four War Boer a good book in insurgency and political warfare, as well as leadership. Blink by M. Gladwell (free audiobook) r 161215z may 17 almar 015/17 msgid/genadmin/cmc washington dc dmcs// subj/revision of the commandants professional reading list// ref/a/msgid: doc/cmc washington dc mccdc c40 op/ymd: 20080125// 3.d. JAMS is an open access journal that offers a forum foropen dialoguebetween scholars, policy makers, analysts,and military leaders and of crossing civilian-militaryboundaries to advance knowledge and solve problems. "Message to Garcia" is no longer on the Commandant's Reading List. The Master Algorithm: How the Quest for the Ultimate Learning Machine Will Remake Our World by: P. Domingos. Excellent book. Assault from the Sea: Essays on the History of Amphibious Warfare by: M. Bartlett. Believe it is misspelled: Heoric Leadership by C. Lowney (free audiobook) Our twenty-ninth Commandant clearly understood that the development and broadening of the mind is a critical aspect of the true warrior s preparation for battle. Just and Unjust Wars by Michael Walzer Buy Machine, Platform, Crowd at Marineshop.net. Scholarly and professionally oriented articles published by independent magazines and journals foster innovation, professional military education (PME) development, critical study of the profession of arms, and serious discussion regarding topics of interest within the Marine Corps. SE Down Range: To Iraq and Back by B. Cantrell and C. Dean 2. 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. My Men Are My Heroes by Nathaniel Helms Bent covers the history of the Marine Air: The History of the Flying Leathernecks in Words and Photos by Robert Dorr Thinking Fast and Slow by D. Kahneman (free audiobook) Constitution Military Innovation in the Interwar Period by W. Murray and A. Millett The Landmark of Thucydides by Robert Strassler, "The Soldier and the State" by Samuel Huntington, "The War that Ended Peace" by Margaret MacMillan, "Treasury's War" by Juan Zarate Marines the study of our profession is what we do it tells all who we are!. I am looking for a book that one of my friends liked more than I apparently, I can not remember the name or author. 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. ARSOF 2022 Part II: The sequel to ARSOF 2022, detailing the progress the command has made over the past year and the CG's guidance for the future. 3.b.3. additionally, leadership and training for the fight although dry, is an outstanding book. War Made New by M. Boot, All Quiet on the Western Front by E. Remarque (free audiobook) The first battle book from Mark Bowden since his #1 New York Times bestseller Black Hawk Down, Hue 1968 is the story of the centerpiece of the Tet Offensive and a turning point in the American War in Vietnam. Making the Corps by Thomas Rick Scholarly and professionally oriented articles published by independent magazines and journals foster innovation, PME development, critical study of the profession of arms, and serious discussion regarding topics of interest to the Marine Corps. 2017by MarineCorpsReadingList.com. Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead by: J. Mattis and B. Overcoming Post-Deployment Syndrome: A Six Step Mission to Health by D. Cifu and C. Blake 3.d.9. The Red Badge of Courage by S. Crane (free audiobook), Battle Cry by L. Uris We need to find the time for it just as we find time weekly for individual and unit physical conditioning. The comprised list is what was published by the Commandant of the Marines Corps. James F. Amos First and foremost, the last 11 years of continuous combat in Iraq and Afghanistan have been characterized by a high operational tempo that made extraordinary demands on time. Email: mca@mca-marines.org Phone: (866) 622-1775 Hours: 0800-1630 EDT Quartered Safe Out Here by George Fraser, "Resilience" by Eric Greitens What better role model for the hidden warriors in ourselves? 3.e.1. Last Updated: Aug 11, 2021 10:42 AM. He suggests, too, what the country should do to address its dysfunctional politics, mounting debt, and the lack of agreement on the nature of its relationship with the world. My second place on leadership + combat + divided national opinions It highlights the importance of understanding how to unite around shared purpose and communicate about shared values, among other things. 3.c.2. Command Culture by Jrg Muth The Leader's Bookshelf by: J. Stavridis. Welcome to the 2022 Coast Guard Reading List, the annual collection of recommendations from your shipmates to support your continuous professional and leadership development. by Robert K. Greenleaf 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. While this may sound odd, suggesting this to the leadership of the Marine Corps, I submit that this style of leadership has always been around, no matter how gruffly they may try to hide it: A course of personal study. 3.b.10. You push the envelope, and you live for those moments when youre right on the edge, but you dont go over. My New York Times bestselling graphic novel, The White Donkey, has been officially added to the Commandant's Reading List. They are meant to help Marines develop their personal and professional character. Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times by Donald Phillips Here are the 46 books on the 2020 Marine Commandant's Reading List By Andrea Scott Oct 20, 2020 Lance Cpl. Card (free audiobook) Once a Marine by N. Popaditch and M. Steere (free audiobook) With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by E. Sledge (free audiobook), Attacks by E. Rommel One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander by: S. Woodward. Also see the CNO Reading List. What can the decline of a global lingerie brand and corporate hackathons teach us about how fear can stifle innovation? The Defense of Duffers Drift by E. D. Swinton There is a passage in the book that captures the quintessence of leadership exemplified in the story of WWI Gunnery Sergeant Dan DalyOutstanding read! Official Twitter account Commandant's Professional Reading List, managed by Virtual branch Library of the Marine Corps. Outliers by M. Gladwell (free audiobook) War Comes to Long An by J. Hammer From Above: Marine Air Combat Over Iraq by Jay Stout The Accidental Guerilla by D. Kilcullen (free audiobook) The Copernican Revolution by T. Kuhn 3.b.4. Marine Corps Gazette Advertising Events Foundation The MARINE Shop Professional Reading Resources that include the Commandant's Professional Reading List, recommended reading lists by Marine Corps leaders, and selected book reviews. It is not on the list, it may have been on a previous one, however there is a book. Many are not reading at all. READ AT LEAST TWO BOOKS ANNUALLY FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST: FORESTER, RIFLEMAN DODD (COURAGE AND COMMITMENT) HEINLEIN, STARSHIP TROOPERS (TRAINING) HUBBARD, A MESSAGE TO GARCIA (MEMOIR) MILLER, THE BRIDGE AT DONG-HA (OPERATIONS/CAMPAIGNS/BATTLES) One of the best books that I have ever read. 3.d.7. 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) Rifleman Dodd by C.S. Making the Corps by T. Ricks (free audiobook) Marine Air: The History of the Flying Leathernecks in Words and Photos by R. Dorr How a Marine demonstrates completion of the annual requirement is at the discretion of the commander.