Organized by rank, the Commandant provides a exaustive list of recommended readings
for every Marine. Although many of the readings are taken from military leaders, they work equally well for public managers
and private industry.
As with the Marine Corp, the Coast Guard Commandant's recommendations are organized
by military rank. However, the missions of these two branches of the service are completely different. Thus, the
differences in the recommendations certainly highlight the differences between their mission. You may find, that
while the Marine Corp's recommendations are outstanding, many of the Coast Guard recommendations are more mainstream to business
and civil service.
The Air Force's reading list is divided into four categories. According
to the CASF, the purpose of the reading list is four-fold: deliver insight into Air Force history; Analyze on-going conflicts
and their relevancy to the future; furnish organizational and leadership success stories; and, provided lessons learned from
previous conflicts.
The CNO's reading list looks at United States Naval History, current events
and leadership. Along with its companion, the Master Chief Petty Officer's Reading List, many of the lessons for the
military translate easily into the police service or the private sector.
Designated by the ACOS as a professional reading list and as a list for leaders
According to the ACOS, "We can never spend too much time thinking about our profession. There is no better way to develop
the sure knowledge and confidence required of our calling than a disciplined, focused commitment to a personal course of reading
and study."
