In 2020 the USMC Commandant's Professional Reading List (CPRL) removed the rank distinction and consolidated the list of publications into five categories: Commandant's Choice, Profession of Arms, Innovation, Leadership, and Strategy. Marines are instructed to read a minimum of five books from the CPRL each year.
In addition to the updated reading list, the Gray Research Center in coordination with the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Creativity has added new content to the CPRP to include the current podcasts, articles, and discussion guides. The CPRL and related information can be found at https://grc-usmcu.libguides.com/usmc-reading-list-2020. There previous CPRL book titles remain available under the heading “Archive” along with a list of significant national and Marine Corps related titles listed under the heading “Foundational.”
Marines are highly encouraged to incorporate periodicals and podcasts into their reading regimens. 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. Professional publications inform debate on current, topical issues of relevance to the Marine Corps and promote intellectual growth of the individual Marine.
In addition to the updated reading list, the Gray Research Center in coordination with the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Creativity has added new content to the CPRP to include the current podcasts, articles, and discussion guides. The CPRL and related information can be found at https://grc-usmcu.libguides.com/usmc-reading-list-2020. There previous CPRL book titles remain available under the heading “Archive” along with a list of significant national and Marine Corps related titles listed under the heading “Foundational.” Marines are highly encouraged to incorporate periodicals and podcasts into their reading regimens. 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. Professional publications inform debate on current, topical issues of relevance to the Marine Corps and promote intellectual growth of the individual Marine.
COMMANDANT'S CHOICE (ALL MARINES)