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About the Marine Corps Professional Reading Program:
The Marine Corps Professional Reading Program Began as the Commandant's Reading List in 1988, although recommended reading lists have been generated for Marines since the 19th century. Each Commandant since 1988 has placed his personal stamp on the program, but many of the books have remained constant. Great books will always remain a staple of informal, self-paced professional development, but technology promises greater convenience and flexibility for today's Marine. MCU is exploring books on tape (CD) and downloadable audio files for the iPod (c).
The list is heavily weighted towards "classics", and has been streamlined to five titles and one capstone doctrinal publication per grade, and is only one part of a larger professional reading program for Marines. There are hundreds of books published annually that are important to Marines. The Marine Corps Professional Reading Program website offers an opportunity to recommend numerous readings across a variety of subjects. Lists have been or will be created by function (combat arms, intelligence, logistics), world region/culture (Middle East, Asia, Africa), and topic (irregular warfare, leadership, biography). The Commandant of the Marine Corps Reading List should be limited to those titles that reflect his planning guidance. A smaller list is more manageable and has a realistic expectation of actually being attempted by busy Marines.
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Navigating this site.
To view or print an overview of the reading list requirements for your specific grade click the “List by Grade” link located to the right. To view the entire reading list click the “Reading List” link located to the right. Then select and click a book title link.
After clicking a selected book title a bibliography page opens. This bibliography lists the book title, author, suggested retailer, price, a link to the suggested retailer and a discussion guide(s) appropriate to the selected book .
If you are preparing to lead a book discussion, click the “Techniques for Leading a Book Discussion” link located to the right. A blank “Book Discussion Template” is provided for use.
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