COL T. X. HAMMES
THE ARNHEITER AFFAIR
by Neil Sheehan
This work traces the events that led to a near mutiny aboard the USS Vance off the coast of Vietnam. It is a thought-provoking story with plenty of substance for leadership and ethics discussions.
COMMON SENSE TRAINING: A WORKING PHILOSOPHY FOR LEADERS
by LtGen Arthur S. Collins, Jr., USA (Ret)
This book contains practical, usable tips to improve day-to-day training from platoon to division. It is a volume to be kept and reread each time Marines return to the Fleet Marine Force.
FOLLOW ME: THE HUMAN ELEMENT IN LEADERSHIP: V. 2
by MajGen Aubrey S. Newman, USA (Ret)
One of the outstanding books on leadership in print, this work provides useful insights on command presence, command techniques, and command in battle.
STARSHIP TROOPERS
by Robert A. Heinlein
This is a scintillating, fast-moving science fiction yam about a future armed force that bears a striking resemblance to the U.S. Marine Corps. It should be read for the underlying themes of personal responsibility, leadership, and dedication to service. It makes just plain fun reading.
MAKERS OF MODERN STRATEGY: MILITARY THOUGHT FROM MACHIAVELLI TO HITLER
edited by Edward Mead Earle
Twenty authors examine warfare during the last 400 years. This volume helps build a professional’s understanding of the development of strategy and tactics.
CRISIS IN COMMAND: MISMANAGEMENT IN THE ARMY
by Richard A. Gabriel and P.L. Savage
Two concerned former Army officers look into the problems the Army brought on itself during the Vietnam conflict. It should be read by all professionals to ensure these mistakes are not repeated in the next full-scale conflict.
