", 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. Once a Marine by N. Popaditch and M. Steere (free audiobook) On 1 January, a follow-on ALMAR will be published that provides further detail. under the last category, Leadership, second title down. 2.c. In 1989, the reading list was codified, and since then, each Commandant has issued their Commandant's Professional Reading List to improve Marines' understanding of the military profession, the nature of warfare, and develop decision-making and critical-thinking skills. He is without a doubt one of the greatest minds in Government in 242 years. Harnessing Complexity by R. Axelrod and M. Cohen 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 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. 3.d.10. With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by E. B. Sledge, First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps by Victor Krulak The CPRL and related information can be found at https:(slant)(slant)grc-usmcu.libguides.com(slant)usmc-reading-list-2020. Commandant's Choice: The Kill Chain: Defending America in the Future of High-Tech Warfare by: C. Brose. Warrior Mindset by M. Asken, L. Christensen, D. Grossman Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by D. Goodwin (free audiobook) Race, Airpower and Maneuver Warfare by M. van Creveld The Defense of Duffers Drift by E. Swinton The Marine Corps will return to its roots as an organization that studies and applies the lessons of history. How is this book aligned with Connecting individual purpose to the Coast Guards purpose? Unbroken: A WWII Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by L. Hillenbrand They tell how they have used the Marine Corps battle strategies of strength and straightforwardness as their secret weapons in every confrontation, whether at a corporate, departmental, or personal level. My second place on leadership + combat + divided national opinions ", Leading from Anywhere The Essential Guide to Managing Remote Teams by David Burkus submitted by CAPT Gene McGuinness (CG-9324 FRC PM) via CDR Scott MacCumbee, CG-9 LDAC Co-Chair*not available via NavyOverdrive. 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. The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman 3. Comparing themselves to the most professional military organizations throughout history, Marines take great pride in being part of a thinking and learning organization. The Marine Corps Reading list was recently published in ALMAR 023/20 and with some major updates. 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. Fall (free audiobook) Cyber War by Richard Clarke and Robert Knake Name:. Always surprised that so few Marines are aware he even wrote this short piece. Last Updated: Aug 11, 2021 10:42 AM. Its title references the radical abolitionist John Brown, who raided Another book people founf helpful with regard to leadership was our book The Star of Africa, Left of Bang and One Village At A Time both belong on the list. Legacyis a unique, inspiring handbook for leaders in all fields, and asks: What are the secrets of success sustained success? PUSD Facilities Master Plan Survey; PUSD Facilities Master Plan Survey (Spanish) PUSD Calendar (2018-19) ", 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? They are meant to help Marines develop their personal and professional character. He ensured that his Marines knew he considered mental preparation as important as physical conditioning or even MOS training. Whole Hearts. by: B. 3.c.1. Once a Warrior: Wired for Life by B. Cantrell and C. Dean The text exchange that alerted Dan Sheehan to the news that his memoir After Action has been named to the U.S.M.C. Hammer From Above: Marine Air Combat Over Iraq by J. Stout Into the Tigers Jaw by Frank Petersen The comprised list is what was published by the Commandant of the Marines Corps. Street Without Joy by Bernard Fall Helmet For My Pillow by Robert Leckie, "Leading Change" by John Kotter Resilience: Hard-won Wisdom for Living a Better Life by: E. Greitens. Supplying War by M. van Creveld, Counterinsurgency Warfare by D. Galula The Commandant's Professional Reading List is arranged into nine sections: "Commandants Choice", "Profession of Arms", "Innovation", "Leadership", "Strategy", "Foundational", "Unit Library Requests", "Podcasts", and "Periodicals". Diplomacy by Henry Kissinger Great book. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell The Defense of Duffers Drift by E. D. Swinton 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. Supreme Command: Soldiers, Statesmen and Leadership in Wartime by E. Cohen "Individual purpose must be at the fore-front of working effectively within distributed teams and this book offers tools for leaders at all Coast Guard levels to incorporate. 3.c.9. Rethinking the Principles of War by A. McIvor The Education of a Reluctant Business Man. He challenges existing values that he observed embodied in the corporate world, including prioritizing short-term profit and growth over quality, sustainability, community, environment and health. Our senior leaders have not emphasized the importance of reading. Chouinard also says is the book, Doing risk-sports has taught me another important lesson: Never exceed your limits. The Grade Level titles are separated into five levels for both enlisted Marines and officers. 3.d.11. The list goes beyond the traditional reading list and includes a variety of suggestions for you to read, listen toand watch. Carnage and Culture by Victor Hanson Humility is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age by: E. Hess and K. Ludwig. Forester James F. Amos Command Culture by Jrg Muth There is a passage in the book that captures the quintessence of leadership exemplified in the story of WWI Gunnery Sergeant Dan DalyOutstanding read! Commandant's Professional Reading List | Quantico VA The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by N. Taleb Weak states pose problems just as confounding as strong ones. Black Hearts by Jim Frederick The Age of the Unthinkable: Why the New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us and What We Can Do About It by Joshua Ramo Respect for sovereignty alone cannot uphold order in an age defined by global challenges from terrorism and the spread of nuclear weapons to climate change and cyberspace. 3.c.10. REF C IS MCO P1070.12K W CH1, MARINE CORPS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS ADMINISTRATION MANUAL.// One critical element of this adjustment will be adopting a new approach to sovereignty, one that embraces its obligations and responsibilities as well as its rights and protections. Defeat into Victory by Viscount Slim Leadership For the most part, an excellent list. This modern classic of strategy and philosophy is the quintessential guide to prevailing in competitive situations, be it war, work, play, or daily living. Liddell Hart, Scipio Africanus: Greater than Napoleon, Several good reads on this list. To ensure the Commandant's Professional Reading Program (CPRP) remains relevant, current, and promotes professional discussions amongst all Marines. Making the Corps by T. Ricks (free audiobook) The first path was forged by U.S. Air Force colonel John R. Boyd, whose ideas on warfare were shaped by a military career during the height of the Cold War and his own passion for challenging conventional wisdom in the search for new and useful ideas. He based his business decisions on an ethical, values driven framework. 3.e.6. Workman Currencys edition ofWarfightingfeatures interviews with famous former Marines including F. Lee Bailey, Ed McMahon, and Donald Regan. One Bullet Away was a self-fulfilling script thats facts were questionable at best. 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. The emphasis on thoughtful reading has stood us in good stead over the last 11 years. Currently, Amazon is offering two free audiobooks with a free trial membership. additionally, leadership and training for the fight although dry, is an outstanding book. Marine Air: The History of the Flying Leathernecks in Words and Photos by R. Dorr Harpers Ferry in Virginia in the fall of 1859. I have personally reviewed it, and made both deletions and additions. Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power by: R. Kaplan. Faced with a period of fiscal austerity and an uncertain world, its more important now than ever before to dedicate time to read and to think. 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. What better advice to call on when the stakes are high and sensitivity just isnt going to work? will then make sense. U.S. War Made New by Max Boot, "We Were Soldiers Once And Young" by Harold Moore and Joseph Galloway, All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Remarque 3.b.7. The CPRL is arranged into five categories: Commandant's Choice, Profession of Arms, Innovation, Leadership, and Strategy. My Men Are My Heroes by N. Helms The Face of Battle by John Keegan SUBJ/REVISION OF THE COMMANDANT'S PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM// The introduction of that first list was a milestone in the history of our Corps. It is a quick read that historically captures the essence, meaning, and characteristics of the defender/protector. Harnessing Complexity by R. Axelrod and M. Cohen What better role model for the hidden warriors in ourselves? Deftly blending history with autobiography, action with analysis, and separating fact from fable, General Krulak touches the very essence of the Corps: what it means to be a Marine and the reason behind its consistently outstanding performance and reputation. Making the Corps by Thomas Ricks Assault from the Sea: Essays on the History of Amphibious Warfare by: M. Bartlett. The Marines of Montford Point: Americas First Black Marines by M. McLaurin How are a mens grooming brand and frustrated stuck-at-work dads leading a revolution in masculinity post #MeToo? The Defense of Duffers Drift by E. D. Swinton 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//