On Yankee Station: The Naval Air War over Vietnam by J. Nichols and B. Tillman U.S. We Were Soldiers Once And Young by Harold Moore and Joseph Galloway, Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson 2.b. The Face of Battle by John Keegan Learning War: The Evolution of Fighting Doctrine in the U.S. Navy, 18981945 by: T. Hone. What made you want to read it?. Black Hearts by J. Frederick (free audiobook) Leave comments for any books you would recommend to other Marines. Thinking Fast and Slow by D. Kahneman The Grade Level titles are separated into five levels for both enlisted Marines and officers. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by: L. Hillenbrand. Forgotten Warriors by T. Hammes REF C IS MCO P1070.12K W CH1, MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL.// ", "Leading in the B-Suite" biweekly LinkedIn newsletter submitted by Jordan Yahiro, CG-1 LDAC Co-Chair, "These newsletters are conversations with prominent Black leaders about life, race, and leadership. Innovation Champions do extra. under the last category, Leadership, second title down. One Bullet Away was a self-fulfilling script thats facts were questionable at best. Military Innovation in the Interwar Period by: W. Murray. Constitution Chouinard also says is the book, Doing risk-sports has taught me another important lesson: Never exceed your limits. Modern Strategy by Colin Gray You push the envelope, and you live for those moments when youre right on the edge, but you dont go over. Sources of Power by G. Klein Sometimes life is war and sometimes business is war and sometimes you need to call in the Marines. Feeding Mars: Logistics in Western Warfare from the Middle Ages to the Present by John Lynn U.S. Forgotten Warriors by Thomas Hammes Into the Tigers Jaw by F. Petersen We need to find the time for it just as we find time weekly for individual and unit physical conditioning. Categories Shadow of the Sword by J. ", 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? Quartered Safe Out Here by George Fraser, "Resilience" by Eric Greitens Just and Unjust Wars by M. Walzer (free audiobook) As an open access publisher, these MCUP titles are freely available upon request. ATP 4-93: Army Technique Publication about Sustainment Brigades. Professional publications inform debate on current, topical issues of relevance to the Marine Corps and promote intellectual growth of the individual Marine. PUSD Facilities Master Plan Survey; PUSD Facilities Master Plan Survey (Spanish) PUSD Calendar (2018-19) 2. Assignment Pentagon: How to Excel in a Bureaucracy by P. Smith and D. Gerstein I was struck by how Captain Ficks account was consistent with the reporting about his platoon in Generation Kill, the book by a journalist who was embedded with them during the invasion of Iraq. Im Staying With My Boys Jim Proser and Jerry Cutter 3.b.3. . Servant Leadership is an excellent way of nurturing current personnel but also building the future of our organization. Leadership The Copernican Revolution by T. Kuhn 3.b.7. In this all-new ninth edition, discover what more than a million readers already have: how to use the power of non-obvious thinking to grow your business and make a bigger impact in the world. 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 Hot, Flat, and Crowded by T. Freidman (free audiobook) Heroic Leadership by Chris Lowney, "MCWP 6-11 Leading Marines" by United States Marine Corps Buy Machine, Platform, Crowd at Marineshop.net. My Men Are My Heroes by N. Helms These levels coincide with specific ranks and Marines should attempt to read all titles within their level prior to proceeding to a higher level. The Village by Bing West Cyber War by Richard Clarke and Robert Knake Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead by: J. Mattis and B. As both of these book were written by soldiers, I am not surprised to not see them on this list. Sustaining the Transformation (MCWP6-11D) by the United States Marine Corps. REF/A/DOC/DON/25JAN08// The Leader's Bookshelf by: J. Stavridis. Ripples of Battle by V. Hanson Dereliction of Duty: Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Lies that Led to Vietnam by H. R. McMaster The book is about a university crew and how they had to come together, fine tuning their individual efforts, to ultimately achieve national greatness. shouldnt that be heroic? On Killing by D. Grossman (free audiobook) 3.e.11. The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton Recommendations to the CPRP can be submitted to: reading@usmc.mil. The Commandants Reading List is a list of books that Marines are recommended and often required to read. The book was called Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer. Humility is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age by: E. Hess and K. Ludwig. He is without a doubt one of the greatest minds in Government in 242 years. The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East by B. Lewis, Airpower and Maneuver Warfare by M. van Crefeld How do you train to win at the highest level? Call Number: D570.2 .G76 2007. THE COMMANDANT'S READING LIST PRIVATE, PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, AND LANCE CORPORAL. ", 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. 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 Gates of Fire by S. Pressfield (free audiobook) Fields of Fire by James Webb Commandant's Professional Reading List Discussion Guide Updated 14 DEC 2012 . SUBJ/REVISION OF THE COMMANDANT'S PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM// Speaking of Politics StarShip Troopers was once on the list. 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. 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. In addition, he describes the Corpss relationship to other services, especially during the unification battles following World War II, and offers new insights into the decision-making process in times of crisis. Infantry in Battle (FMFRP 12-2) by the United States Marine Corps 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. Fall (free audiobook) The lynchpin of Tet was the capture of Hue, Vietnams intellectual and cultural capital, by 10,000 National Liberation Front troops who descended from hidden camps and surged across the city of 140,000. On Killing by Dave Grossman Start With Why by Simon Sinek Warfightingis an authentic American philosophy of action that will thrill the millions of fans of SunTzusThe Art of Warand MusashisThe Book of Five Rings. Gates of Fire by S. Pressfield (free audiobook) Marines are highly encouraged to incorporate periodicals and podcasts into their reading regimens. 3. Team of Teams" by Stanley McChrystal, Chris Fussell, Tantum Collins and David Silverman, "The Warriors: Reflections on Men in Battle by J. Glenn Gray Blink by Malcolm Gladwell, "Bloodlands" by Timothy Snyder It represented an important and useful manifestation of the professional study that has always characterized us as Marines. 4. United States Marine Corps Commandant's Professional Reading List Discussion Guide Rank:. Here are the 46 books on the 2020 Marine Commandant's Reading List By Andrea Scott Oct 20, 2020 Lance Cpl. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, by Angela Duckworth (Exploring the lives of West Point cadets, teachers in the toughest schools, National Spelling Bee finalist and other high achievers, the author focuses on the combination of passion and perseverance to achieve success.) Commandant of the Marine Corps Reading List $ 1,395.00 Order the USMC Commandants Reading List Today. Making the Corps by Thomas Rick In addition to the reading list, Marines are highly encouraged to incorporate periodicals into their reading regimens. The Education of a Reluctant Business Man. 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. The free audiobook links are valid for those who have not tried Audible.com and would like to signup for a FREE trial. Assignment Pentagon: How to Excel in a Bureaucracy by Perry Smith and Daniel Gerstein 3.d.3. U.S. 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. If your not active, ( always active for 55 years now ), the first thing you do to catch up is go to YouTube How Wars End by Gideon Rose, "Strategy: A History" by Lawrence Freedman Eastward to Tartary: Travels in the Balkans, the Middle East, and the Caucasus by R. Kaplan They are meant to help Marines develop their personal and professional character. 5. Bent covers the history of the Command Culture by J. Muth The Forgotten Soldier by GuySajer 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. Meanwhile, great power rivalry is returning. Card (free audiobook) First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps by Victor Krulak, Infantry in Battle (FMFRP 12-2) by the United States Marine Corps John Browns Body is an epic written by Stephen Vincent Bent. Command Culture by Jrg Muth Hammer From Above: Marine Air Combat Over Iraq by Jay Stout I've also sent it to at least 8 future COs. Liddell Hart, Scipio Africanus: Greater than Napoleon, Several good reads on this list. 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. Commandant (CG-128) Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by: S. Junger. The emphasis on thoughtful reading has stood us in good stead over the last 11 years. 3.e.2. 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 Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by N. Taleb (free audiobook) Race, Airpower and Maneuver Warfare by M. van Creveld In total, theNon-Obvious 2019edition features 15 all-new trends across 5 categories including Culture; Consumer Behavior, Marketing; Social Media, Media & Education, Technology; Design plus Economics; Entrepreneurship. The introduction of that first list was a milestone in the history of our Corps. The Forgotten Soldier by GuySajer 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. This book is a perfect example that can help bridge the gap between personal and organizational purpose. ", 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. Dereliction of Duty: Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Lies that Led to Vietnam by H. McMaster Im Staying With My Boys J. Proser and J. Cutter Commandants Reading List A Complete List, offering two free audiobooks with a free trial membership, The Marines of Montford Point: Americas First Black Marines, With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa, First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps, The Age of the Unthinkable: Why the New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us and What We Can Do About It, Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War, Military Innovation in the Interwar Period, The Warriors: Reflections on Men in Battle, Assignment Pentagon: How to Excel in a Bureaucracy, Dereliction of Duty: Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Lies that Led to Vietnam, Landscape of History: How Historians Map the Past, Little Book of Economics: How the Economy Works in the Real World, Military Power: Explaining Victory and Defeat in Modern Battle, Supreme Command: Soldiers, Statesmen and Leadership in Wartime, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, 100 Years of Marine Corps Aviation: An Illustrated History, Hammer From Above: Marine Air Combat Over Iraq, Marine Air: The History of the Flying Leathernecks in Words and Photos, On Yankee Station: The Naval Air War over Vietnam, Alexander the Great and the Logistics of the Macedonian Army, Feeding Mars: Logistics in Western Warfare from the Middle Ages to the Present, Keep from All Thoughtful Men: How U.S. Economists Won WWII, Pacific Express: The Critical Role of Military Logistics In WWII, Recurring Logistic Problems as I Have Observed Them, 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, 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, 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 Histry for Decision Makers, Angry Wind: Through Muslim Black Africa by Truck, Bus, Boat, and Camel, Eastward to Tartary: Travels in the Balkans, the Middle East, and the Caucasus, Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea, Understanding Arabs: A Contemporary Guide to Arab Society, What Went Wrong?