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The titles from the Commandant's Professional Reading List are available to unit leaders as part of the Marine Corps Association (MCA) Unit Commanders' Library Program. Request / ordering instructions are on the MCA website. More info in the PDF below.
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Commandant's Professional Reading List
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The Commandant's Professional Reading List (also known as the Marine Corps Reading List) is a list of required annual reading for all officer and enlisted Marines, whether active duty or reserve. The Commandant's guidance and additional information can be found in ALMAR 001/13 dated 2 JAN 2013. Read Gen. Amos' message to Marines in CMC White Letter No. 4-12: Reading in the Marine Corps... "Thirty year old body and 5000 year old mind". |
 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps General James F. Amos |
How to Use this Guide
Purpose of this Guide
This Guide provides the information Marines need to find Marine Corps Reading List titles in person and/or online at:
- MCCS Base Libraries worldwide
- Library of the Marine Corps, Quantico, VA.
- Navy Library General Reading Program Online Library via NKO
- DoD MWR Library Resources online via Military OneSource
- Free online sources (DoD and other public websites)
How to Use this Guide - Quick Start
Each section contains lists of required and recommended books as well as the appropriate CMC Guidance for:
- Commandant's Choice Books - required for all Marines
- Enlisted Marines - book lists organized by level and rank
- Officers of Marines - book lists organized by level and rank
- Professional Categories - recommended for all Marines and organized by subject, such as Aviation or Leadership
Each book listing contains the information needed to find/access books from the resources listed above in Purpose of this Guide.
The Discussion Guide section provides a downloadable guide to use as a starting point for discussing the books on the Commandant's Professional Reading List.
FAQs & A's
Visit the FAQs page for fast answers to frequently asked questions on how to use this guide, how to get an account, etc.
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