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New Partner: Commandant’s Reading List

Our newest partner provides a very important resource for current and future Marines of every stripe. All Marines are required to read the books appropriate to their rank for professional development. There are categories for recruits and candidates as well.

Commandant Amos
Commandant Amos

Now, the Commandant has added these additional special interest categories:

Before you report to OCS, it would be beneficial to not only read the Candidates category, but also start the Leadership list as well. If you are a flight contract, of course you would benefit from reading the Aviation category as well.

Commandants Reading List
The Marine Corps Commandant’s Reading List is a list of required annual reading for all officer and enlisted Marines, whether active duty or reserve. Officer candidates and recruits have required reading of their own as well. Check it out!
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