Constitution Helmet For My Pillow by R. Leckie Street Without Joy by Bernard Fall They sweep the sheds. Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley 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. Here are the 46 books on the 2020 Marine Commandant's Reading List By Andrea Scott Oct 20, 2020 Lance Cpl. Hammes. Comparing themselves to the most professional military organizations throughout history, Marines take great pride in being part of a thinking and learning organization. Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by B. Demick West. Helmet For My Pillow by Robert Leckie, "Leading Change" by John Kotter These levels coincide with specific ranks and Marines should attempt to read all titles within their level prior to proceeding to a higher level. Rifleman Dodd by C.S. Von Schell Supreme Command: Soldiers, Statesmen and Leadership in Wartime by E. Cohen Modern Strategy by Colin Gray 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. What do you leave behind you after youre gone? A New Conception of Wartraces this story from the postVietnam War years to the present. The Marines of Montford Point: Americas First Black Marines by M. McLaurin, All Quiet on the Western Front by E. Remarque (free audiobook) Strategy Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Krulak also addresses the most basic but challenging question of all about the Corps: how does it manage to survive even to flourish despite overwhelming political odds and, as the general writes, an extraordinary propensity for shooting itself in the foot? To answer this question Krulak examines the foundation on which the Corps is built, a system of intense loyalty to God, to country, and to other Marines. You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For by: K. Carpenter. Champions do extra. Dare to Lead: Brave Work. 3.c. Many are not reading at all. The Killer Angels by M. Shaara (free audiobook) Helpful Links. Rethinking the Principles of War by A. McIvor General System Theory by L. Von Bartalanffy 2,348 likes. CMC Professional Reading Program 2020: CMC Choice Here are the 46 books on the 2020 Marine Commandant's Reading List U.S. Commanders and senior enlisted will reinvigorate the critical emphasis on reading in their units and develop a unit reading program. Marines the study of our profession is what we do it tells all who we are!. Marine Corps Reading List The CPRL is arranged into five categories: Commandant's Choice, Profession of Arms, Innovation, Leadership, and Strategy. Commandant of the Marine Corps Reading List $ 1,395.00 Order the USMC Commandants Reading List Today. Constitution Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Sacrifice, and Brotherhood by Donovan Campbell As both of these book were written by soldiers, I am not surprised to not see them on this list. 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) Marine Corps University Press is proud to be included inthis program with the following titles currently on the list. Skip the introductory poem. ref b is almar 127/89 that established the . It was first published in 1959. Machine | Platform | Crowdoutlines the opportunities and challenges inherent in the science fiction technologies that have come to life in recent years, like self-driving cars and 3D printers, online platforms for renting outfits and scheduling workouts, or crowd-sourced medical research and financial instruments. The Starfish and the Spider by O. Brafman and R. Beckstrom (free audiobook). Commandant (CG-128) Diplomacy by Henry Kissinger 3.e.11. Corps Values by Z. Miller Commandant's Reading List - A Complete List - USMC OFFICER Did it live up . 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. 3.e.9. 3.c.12. The Grade Level titles are separated into five levels for both enlisted Marines and officers. The Commandant's Professional Reading List (CPRL) as promulgated by this message represents an updated version of those books most pertinent for professional development and critical thinking. Have a recommendation for next years theme or a selection to be included on an upcoming list? First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps, Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Sacrifice, and Brotherhood, Entry Level Officer: Candidate/Midshipman, Primary Level Officer: WO, 2nd Lt, 1st Lt, Intermediate Level Enlisted: GySgt, MSgt, 1st Sgt, Intermediate Level Officer: CWO-4, CWO-5, Maj, Lt.Col, " by Stanley McChrystal, Chris Fussell, Tantum Collins and David Silverman, "MCWP 6-11 Leading Marines" by United States Marine Corps, 2017by MarineCorpsReadingList.com. The list represents only a starting point, and will ideally whet the appetite for further reading and study. The comprised list is what was published by the Commandant of the Marines Corps. Military Innovation in the Interwar Period by W. Murray and A. Millett Constitution Profession of Arms Forgotten Warriors by Thomas Hammes R 191935Z OCT 20 Commandant's Professional Reading List Discussion Guide Updated 14 DEC 2012 . By Thomas E. Ricks The First Marine Battalion, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Robert W. Huntington, landed on the eastern. Cyberpower and National Security by Franklin Kramer 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. Overcoming Post-Deployment Syndrome: A Six Step Mission to Health by D. Cifu and C. Blake Marine Corps Aviation Since 1912 by Peter Mersky, Counterinsurgency Warfare by David Galula 3.c.7. 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. War Comes to Long An by J. 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. Humility is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age by: E. Hess and K. Ludwig. ", The Go-Giver Podcast Episode: 173 Creating Transformational Change by Greg Satell submitted by FORCECOM LDAC via LCDR Kristen R. Jaekel, FORCECOM LDAC Chair, "What does purpose have to do with creating transformational change? Gen. James C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army, will announce a new reading selection to add to the CSA's 21st Century Reading List on the 15th of each month. 2. 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. United States Marine Corps Commandant's Professional Reading List Discussion Guide Rank:. Defeat into Victory by W. Slim First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps by V. Krulak Fleet Tactics & Naval Operations, 3rd ed. by: W. Hughes. SE reading list of multiple ranks (e.g. Heoric Leadership by C. Lowney (free audiobook) Ghost Fleet by P. W. Singer and August Cole 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. 3.c.2. In this document specifically concern yourself with Appendix C-1 that focuses on . The Marine Corps will return to its roots as an organization that studies and applies the lessons of history. Previous CPRL book titles will remain available under the heading Archive along with a list of significant national and Marine Corps related titles listed under the heading Foundational. Forgotten Warriors: The 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, the Corps Ethos, and the Korean War by: T.X. With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by E. Sledge (free audiobook), Attacks by E. Rommel Warfightingis an authentic American philosophy of action that will thrill the millions of fans of SunTzusThe Art of Warand MusashisThe Book of Five Rings. To support the endeavor for lifelong learning, the list is divided into subtopics: Commandant's Choice, Profession of Arms, Innovation, Leadership, Strategy, Foundational, Podcasts, and Periodicals. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by: L. Hillenbrand. 3.d.3. Call Number: D570.2 .G76 2007. A little outside the box, but more of a fun read (based on real events). If your not active, ( always active for 55 years now ), the first thing you do to catch up is go to YouTube Marine Corps Social Media / Accessibility / FOIA / No Fear Act / Marines.mil / MCB Quantico / USA.gov. Sources of Power by G. Klein the following is the reading list that supports the . 3.d. 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 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 On Yankee Station: The Naval Air War over Vietnam by J. Nichols and B. Tillman Let me end by saying that I am well aware that much has been asked of our leadership in recent years some may see this as yet another requirement. Neither the United States Marine Corps nor any other component of the Department of Defense has approved, endorsed, or authorized this product (or promotion, or service, or activity). SUBJ/REVISION OF THE COMMANDANT'S PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM// Forester Over the past two hundred years, the Marines have developed a reputation for getting the job done fearlessly, boldly, and taking no prisoners. Currently, Amazon is offering two free audiobooks with a free trial membership. Unbroken: A WWII Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by L. Hillenbrand Also, Marines may find Four War Boer a good book in insurgency and political warfare, as well as leadership. Chouinard also says is the book, Doing risk-sports has taught me another important lesson: Never exceed your limits. ", TED Radio Hour Podcast, a co-production by NPR and TED submitted by LT Merrill Gutowski, CG-1 & DCMS LDAC, "This podcast curates several TED Talks per episode centering around a common theme, then explores deeper into that theme. 3.b.9. The Last Stand of Fox Company by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin Forgotten Warriors by T. Hammes Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times by D. Phillips (free audiobook) Search and Rescue, Drug Interdiction, Aids to Navigation, Law Enforcement, National Defense, etc., while different in their nature, encompass a very broad niche (Mastery Ch. SEMPER FIDELIS 3.c.6. The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East, Assault from the Sea: Essays on the History of Amphibious Warfare, The U.S. Marines and Amphibious War: Its Theory and Practice in the Pacific, Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Professional and Personal Life, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable, Thinking in Time: The uses of History for Decision Makers, Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Troops Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and Their families, Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming, Once a Warrior Always a Warrior: Navigating the Transition from Combat to Home, Overcoming Post-Deployment Syndrome: A Six Step Mission to Health, Soft Spots: A Marines Memoir of Combat and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Unbroken: A WWII Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption, War and the Soul: Healing Our Nations Veterans from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This Kind of War by T. Fehrenbach (free audiobook), Achilles in Vietnam by J. Shay Welcome to the 2022 Coast Guard Reading List, the annual collection of recommendations from your shipmates to support your continuous professional and leadership development. War and the Soul: Healing Our Nations Veterans from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by E. Tick U.S. West Point's Reading List - DODReads During this time the brain actually physically changes as new connections are made and deeper relationships are formed by the application of knowledge through practice and hands on training. Quartered Safe Out Here by G. Fraser (free audiobook) InLegacy, best-selling author James Kerr goes deep into the heart of the worlds most successful sporting team, the legendary All Blacks of New Zealand, to reveal 15 powerful and practical lessons for leadership and business. The adaptation and flexibility shown by Marines faced with a variety of different situations and challenges was anchored in many years of mental preparation for combat. The Warrior Ethos by S. Pressfield I have had some great leaders those that saw to their troops long before looking to self, who never would reveal how tired, cold, hungry they were but sought to shelter their troops from those same things. Commandant's Professional Reading List, Quantico, Virginia. The Art of Airpower, Sun Tzu Revisited by Sanu Kainikara We need to find the time for it just as we find time weekly for individual and unit physical conditioning. We Were Soldiers Once And Young by Harold Moore and Joseph Galloway, Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson Just and Unjust Wars by M. Walzer (free audiobook) Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills by: C. Henderson. 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 Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds by: M. Lewis. All of the links in this list are affiliate links. Matterhorn: a Novel of the Vietnam War by Karl Marlantes Military Power: Explaining Victory and Defeat in Modern Battle by S. Biddle To ensure the Commandant's Professional Reading Program (CPRP) remains relevant, current, and promotes professional discussions amongst all Marines. byIan T. Brown. Defeat into Victory by Viscount Slim The Age of the Unthinkable: Why the New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us and What We Can Do About It by Joshua Ramo Resilience: Hard-won Wisdom for Living a Better Life by: E. Greitens. Email: mca@mca-marines.org Phone: (866) 622-1775 Hours: 0800-1630 EDT 3.e.6. Robert Completely agree! The U.S. Marines and Amphibious War: Its Theory and Practice in the Pacific by J. Isely and P. Crowl, Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Professional and Personal Life by R. Paul and L. Elder Down Range: To Iraq and Back by B. Cantrell and C. Dean American Spartan by J. Warren (free audiobook) What Went Wrong? A suggestion for the list I found to be a great lesson in never assuming what you are facing is the same as the last time. Supplying War by M. van Creveld, Counterinsurgency Warfare by D. Galula 5. Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming by J. Shay 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: As a retired Marine officer myself, it struck me as very consistent with the experiences of Marines in the field. 3.e.3. Fields of Fire by J. Webb (free audiobook) The Face of Battle by John Keegan The Commandant's List is published at the beginning of each semester. ", Mastery by Robert Greene submitted by DC2 Dillon Buel, USCGC Glen Harris, "Mastery: Our Lifes Task, the first step before beginning an apprenticeship, is central to who we are as humans and serves as the starting point for our path to mastery. The Forgotten Soldier by G. Sajer Professional publications inform debate on current, topical issues of relevance to the Marine Corps and promote intellectual growth of the individual Marine.