![]() General Gray viewed reading as a means of preparing for the future, and combat in particular. Our twenty-ninth Commandant clearly understood that the development and broadening of the mind is a critical aspect of the true warrior ‘s preparation for battle. In 1989, General Al Gray promulgated the first Commandant’ s Reading List and challenged Marines of every rank to re-dedicate themselves to the study of their profession. ![]() It is about attaining a “30 Year Old Body and 5000 Year Old Mind”as General Amos put it in his 2012 white letter: ![]() Leave comments for any books you would recommend to other Marines. If any changes have been made through a MARADMIN or ALMAR and it is not reflected here, please leave a comment and I will make the necessary corrections. The comprised list is what was published by the Commandant of the Marines Corps. ![]() They are meant to help Marines develop their personal and professional character. The Commandant’s Reading List is a list of books that Marines are recommended and often required to read. ![]()
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