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. "Let my People Go Surfing" may inspire leaders to increase their self-awareness and hone their authenticity. 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. In addition to the reading list, Marines are highly encouraged to incorporate periodicals into their reading regimens. West The Commandant's Reading List is a list of books that Marines are recommended and often required to read. Once a Marine by Nick Popaditch and Mike Steere Over recent years I have become increasingly concerned that Marines are not reading enough anymore. Gates of Fire by S. Pressfield (free audiobook) Maneuver Warfare by G. Galvin and R. Hooker Incorporate the new CPRL into command and unit PME programs. Its said that there is a magic number of 10,000 hours when it comes to mastering a certain trade or vocation. Little Book of Economics: How the Economy Works in the Real World by G. Ip An efficient way to sample some of literatures greatest works and to determine which ones can help individuals climb the ladder of success, The Leaders Bookshelf is for anyone who wants to improve his or her ability to lead whether in family life, professional endeavors, or within society and civic organizations. 3.c.6. How are a mens grooming brand and frustrated stuck-at-work dads leading a revolution in masculinity post #MeToo? Corps Values by Zell Miller 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. As a retired Marine officer myself, it struck me as very consistent with the experiences of Marines in the field. Comparing themselves to the most professional military organizations throughout history, Marines take great pride in being part of a thinking and learning organization. The list represents only a starting point, and will ideally whet the appetite for further reading and study. Over the past two hundred years, the Marines have developed a reputation for getting the job done fearlessly, boldly, and taking no prisoners. The CPRL was simplified to a single list for all Marines, regardless of rank, and organized into five categories (Foundational Documents, Profession of Arms, Innovation, Leadership, and Strategy). The Age of the Unthinkable: Why the New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us and What We Can Do About It by Joshua Ramo Our senior leaders have not emphasized the importance of reading. I have been using this list in my consulting business as I am a former active duty Marine. 3.c.11. Robert Completely agree! 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. I am looking for a book that one of my friends liked more than I apparently, I can not remember the name or author. American Spartans by James Warren, "Bloodlands" by Timothy Snyder If you havent read it yet and you are a boss, a parent, or just a person - drop everything and pick it up. The book is about a university crew and how they had to come together, fine tuning their individual efforts, to ultimately achieve national greatness. Diplomacy by Henry Kissinger Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Sacrifice, and Brotherhood by Donovan Campbell 3.c.8. Corps Values by Zell Miller With clarity, brevity, and wisdom, it describes the basic forces at work in every competitive situation whether on the field of battle, in the boardroom, or in the courtroom. Forgotten Warriors by Thomas Hammes Profession of Arms Assignment Pentagon: How to Excel in a Bureaucracy by P. Smith and D. Gerstein The comprised list is what was published by the Commandant of the Marines Corps. Wired for War by P. W. Singer, Developing the Leaders Around You by John Maxwell Send us an email hereand let us know. Facebook. Official Twitter account Commandant's Professional Reading List, managed by Virtual branch Library of the Marine Corps. Just and Unjust Wars by M. Walzer (free audiobook) Stop 7907 Hesitation Kills: A Female Marine Officer's Combat Experience in Iraq by: J. Blair. Unbroken: A WWII Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by L. Hillenbrand Start With Why by S. Sinek (free audiobook) These levels coincide with specific ranks and Marines should attempt to read all titles within their level prior to proceeding to a higher level. War Comes to Long An by J. Constitution General Gray viewed reading as a means of preparing for the future, and combat in particular. With twentieth-century technology and its emphasis on speed and versatility, the rules of war and competition have changed. Speaking of Politics StarShip Troopers was once on the list. The comprised list is what was published by the Commandant of the Marines Corps. 3.b.6. 3.e.6. The book was called Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer. They keep a blue head. U.S. Written in 1989 as a philosophical and strategic guide-book for the US. Marine! Publication Date: 2006-11-20. We profiled Sheehanand the good that his vulnerable, raw book has done for veterans and others who've survived traumaa few years back in a post titled "Combat veteran redefines . Fleet Tactics & Naval Operations, 3rd ed. by: W. Hughes. A New Conception of Wartraces this story from the postVietnam War years to the present. Helmet For My Pillow by R. Leckie That I found was an outstanding read. SEMPER FIDELIS PUSD Facilities Master Plan Survey; PUSD Facilities Master Plan Survey (Spanish) PUSD Calendar (2018-19) James F. Amos Forester The entire list of titles on the CMC's Professional Reading List are available HERE. Reading is a critical continuing action. SUBJ/REVISION OF THE COMMANDANT'S PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM// ALMAR 023/20 It highlights the importance of understanding how to unite around shared purpose and communicate about shared values, among other things. Gray Monsoon by R. Kaplan Each Marine shall read a minimum of five books from the "Commandants Choice" or "Grade Level" sections each year. Rifleman Dodd by C.S. What It Is Like to Go to War by K. Marlantes. The Defense of Duffers Drift by E. D. Swinton Command Culture by J. Muth Leadership The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by N. Taleb 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. As Richard Haass explains, the election of Donald Trump and the unexpected vote for Brexit signals that many in modern democracies reject important aspects of globalization, including borders open to trade and immigrants. Sgt Reckless: America's War Horse by: R. Hutton. 3.d. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Whatever has caused our emphasis on reading to atrophy, we as Marines and as leaders, need to restore its preeminence at every level. 3.d.4. Fields of Fire by James Webb 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. My New York Times bestselling graphic novel, The White Donkey, has been officially added to the Commandant's Reading List. Understanding Arabs: A Contemporary Guide to Arab Society by M. Nydell Under the pressure of competing requirements, reading was one of the first things to go. Please visit our shopping cart to submit your order. The Life of Chesty Puller by Burke Davis reading list of multiple ranks (e.g. No matter what walk of life we come from, or what values we believe in as individuals, we are joined by our Services core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty. The year's list focuses on the theme "connecting individual purpose to the Coast Guard's purpose." What is the secret of their success? You push the envelope, and you live for those moments when youre right on the edge, but you dont go over. How does hiring neuro-diverse workers and creating empathetic shampoo bottles signal a dramatic shift toward compassion in the workplace? Marine! We'd love to hear how you're using this list. 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. Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the LeapAnd Others Dont by: J. Collins. Haass also details how the U.S. should act towards China and Russia, as well as in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Thomas Freidman 3.e.9. Warfighting (MCDP 1) by the United States Marine Corps, Battle Cry by L. Uris One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander by: S. Woodward. 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. 3.c.2. In as few words as possible, what is this book about?. Supreme Command: Soldiers, Statesmen and Leadership in Wartime by E. Cohen One glaring omission Ive noticed is War is a Racket by General Smedley Butler https://archive.org/details/war_is_a_racket_1903_librivox. Professional publications inform debate on current, topical issues of relevance to the Marine Corps and promote intellectual growth of the individual Marine. Fall (free audiobook) Brute: The Life of Victor Krulak by Robert Coram It is an excellent analysis of the source of much of the bloodiest wars in that area over the past 500 years. 528th SUS BDE (A) Reading List. Sometimes life is war and sometimes business is war and sometimes you need to call in the Marines. 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: 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) Now theyve written a guide to help readers make the most of our collective future. They are good ancestors. Liddell Hart, Scipio Africanus: Greater than Napoleon, Several good reads on this list. With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa by E. Sledge (free audiobook), Attacks by E. Rommel 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. Military Innovation in the Interwar Period by Williamson Murray and Allan Millett The Mask of Command by J. Keegan, Another Bloody Century by C. Gray Constitution Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Troops Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and Their families by K. Armstrong, S. Best, and P. Domenici 3.d.5. Maneuver Warfare Handbook by W. Lind All answers or responses should be embraced as relevant; there is no single right answer. Proudly created with Wix.com. 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. As with the original version, this new edition ofNon-Obviousalso delves into the curation process the author has used for years to build his Trend Reports and takes readers behind the scenes of trend curation (much to the delight of past readers who have been asking about this for years), and show them the methodology they can use to predict the future for themselves. It represented an important and useful manifestation of the professional study that has always characterized us as Marines. ", 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? The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, Enders Game by OrsonCard Should include Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willing and Leif Babin as well as Dichotomy of Leadership by the same authors. Learn how your comment data is processed. Shopping Cart, A New Conception of War 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. As leaders, true leaders, our role should be that of mentors, coaches, teachers. A Message to Garcia by E. Hubbard Making the Corps by T. Ricks (free audiobook) Last Updated: Aug 11, 2021 10:42 AM. On Killing by D. Grossman (free audiobook) U.S. Battle Leadership by A. Provide thorough answers to the following questions below:. Marine Corps Base Quantico 01 / 03. This modern classic of strategy and philosophy is the quintessential guide to prevailing in competitive situations, be it war, work, play, or daily living. Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead by: J. Mattis and B. How is this book aligned with Connecting individual purpose to the Coast Guards purpose? PMA Commandant's 2022 Reading List; Porterville Military Academy Contact Us 900 Pioneer Ave Porterville, CA 93257 Phone: (559) 782-7300. Command Culture by Jrg Muth Welcome to the 2022 Coast Guard Reading List, the annual collection of recommendations from your shipmates to support your continuous professional and leadership development. 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. I had thought it was on the list many years ago. Maneuver Warfare by G. Galvin and R. Hooker 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. Meanwhile, great power rivalry is returning. The Killer Angels by M. Shaara (free audiobook), Enders Game by O. Von Schell On Call in Hell: A Doctor's Iraq War Story by: R. Jadick. Commandant's Professional Reading List. Marine! U.S. Constitution U.S. 3.c.3. Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Troops Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and Their families by K. Armstrong, S. Best, and P. Domenici The Forgotten Soldier by GuySajer Blink by Malcolm Gladwell, "Bloodlands" by Timothy Snyder Team of Teams" by Stanley McChrystal, Chris Fussell, Tantum Collins and David Silverman, "The Warriors: Reflections on Men in Battle by J. Glenn Gray There is a passage in the book that captures the quintessence of leadership exemplified in the story of WWI Gunnery Sergeant Dan DalyOutstanding read! 3.d.1. This Kind of War by T. R. Fehrenbach 3.e.1. Odysseus in America: Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming by J. Shay THE COMMANDANT'S READING LIST PRIVATE, PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, AND LANCE CORPORAL. Please email us atHQS-SMB-OfficeofLeadership@uscg.mil. The Middle East is in chaos, Asia is threatened by Chinas rise and a reckless North Korea, and Europe, for decades the worlds most stable region, is now anything but. Warrior Mindset by M. Asken, L. Christensen, D. Grossman The Leader's Bookshelf by: J. Stavridis. Heoric Leadership by C. Lowney (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. Buy The Leaders Bookshelf at Marineshop.net. With unprecedented access to war archives in the U.S. and Vietnam and interviews with participants from both sides, Bowden narrates each stage of this crucial battle through multiple viewpoints. Command Culture by J. Muth It was removed because some felt it advocated military elitism. Alfred Lansing. 3.b.10. 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. Did it live up . 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. One of the best books that I have ever read. War and the Soul: Healing Our Nations Veterans from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by E. Tick Its more than just an occupation; it is a calling or vocation, meant to give us direction and purpose in our lives. The attached Commandant s Professional Reading List represents an updated version of those books most pertinent to the development of professional skills at each level. 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. Quartered Safe Out Here by G. Fraserl (free audiobook) My all time favorite on leadership 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. The Naval Air War in Korea by R. Hallion What The All Blacks Can Teach Us About The Business of Life. 3.d.2. 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. 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. This book confronts the existential risks on the horizon, charting a way for America's military to adapt and succeed. 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. The Leaders Bookshelf synthesizes their responses to identify the top fifty books that can help virtually anyone become a better leader. Submissions were solicited from the Leadership Diversity Action Councils (LDACs) across the Coast Guard. Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife by J. Nagl and P. Schoomaker (free audiobook) The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, Battle Cry by Leon Uris Military Power: Explaining Victory and Defeat in Modern Battle by Stephen Biddle 3.b.11. ", "Let My People Go Surfing. Black Hearts by J. Frederick (free audiobook) Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield The Marines of Montford Point: Americas First Black Marines by Melton McLaurin, All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Remarque Marine Corps University Press is proud to be included inthis program with the following titles currently on the list. Sources of Power by G. Klein 3.c.1. The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara As both of these book were written by soldiers, I am not surprised to not see them on this list. 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. The Forgotten Soldier by GuySajer Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Goodwin Forgotten Warriors by T. Hammes Acquisitions For the past 9 years, marketing expert and Georgetown University Professor Rohit Bhargava has curated his best-selling list of non-obvious trends by asking the questions that most trend predictors miss. U.S. On Yankee Station: The Naval Air War over Vietnam by J. Nichols and B. Tillman You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For by: K. Carpenter. Great book.
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