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What is the proper usmc book report format.
While there is no official book report format for PME in the Marine Corps, there is a concise and easy to understand book report format available via the Manpower and Reserve Affairs website (available for download at https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/wordpress/ ).
For the sake of convenience, the text of that document is included below:
BOOK REPORT FORMAT
Introduction: Here you want to provide basic information about the book, and a sense of what your report will be about. You should include:
- Title (underlined)/Author
- A brief (1-2 sentences) introduction to the book and the report/review.
Body: There are two main sections for this part. The first is an explanation of what the book is about. The second is your opinions about the book and how successful it is. There are some differences between reports on fiction or other imaginative writing and reports on non-fiction books. But for both, a good place to start is to explain the author's purpose and/or the main themes of the book. Then you can summarize.
- For fiction or other creative writing : Provide brief descriptions of the setting, the point of view (who tells the story), the protagonist, and other major characters. If there is a distinct mood or tone, discuss that as well. Give a concise plot summary. Along with the sequence of major events, you may want to discuss the book's climax and resolution, and/or literary devices such as foreshadowing.
- For non-fiction : Provide a general overview of the author's topic, main points, and argument. What is the thesis? What are the important conclusions? Don't try to summarize each chapter or every angle. Choose the ones that are most significant and interesting to you.
Analysis and Evaluation: In this section you analyze or critique the book. You can write about your own opinions; just be sure that you explain and support them with examples. Some questions you might want to consider:
- Did the author achieve his or her purpose?
- Is the writing effective, powerful, difficult, beautiful?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the book?
- For non-fiction, what are the author's qualifications to write about the subject? Do you agree with the author's arguments and conclusions?
- What is your overall response to the book? Did you find it interesting, moving, dull?
- Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?
Conclusion: Briefly conclude by pulling your thoughts together. You may want to say what impression the book left you with or emphasize what you want your reader to know about it.
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Resources that include the Commandant’s Professional Reading List, recommended reading lists by Marine Corps leaders, and selected book reviews.
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USMC Reading List & How to order it for your Command
The 2020 Marine Corps Reading list was recently published in ALMAR 023/20 and with some major updates. The USMC Reading List contains 50 books and is broken up between Profession Of Arms, innovation, Leadership, Strategy, CMC Choice, Fundamentals, podcast & Periodicals.
Profession of Arms
Foundational.
- Sea Control (CIMSEC)
- DODReads: What Are You Reading?
- The Dead Prussian
- Horns of a Dilemma
- Net Assessment (War on the Rocks)
- Modern War Institute Podcast
- War Room (US Army War College)
- Wavell Room: Contemporary British Military Thought
- TED Talks Daily
- WSJ The Future of Everything
- Global News Podcast (BBC)
- The Truth of the Matter
- The Security Studies Podcast
- US-China Dialogue Podcast
- Council on Foreign Relations
- The Backstory
Periodicals
- Grounded Curiosity
- Journal of Advanced Military Studies (JAMS)
- Leatherneck
- Marine Corps Gazette
- Modern War Institute
- Proceedings (US Naval Institute)
- Small Wars Journal
- The Strategy Bridge
- War on the Rocks
- Yellow Sheet (Marine Corps Aviation Association)
How to Order the Commandants Reading List
Marine Unit Library Program — The Marine unit library program is a program run by the Marine Corps Association & Foundation, a professional military organization founded over 100 years ago by General John Lejeune and are noted for their two iconic magazines “Leatherneck” and “Marine Corps Gazette”. The foundation arm of the MCAF provides money for the Marine Unit Library Program. This an unconditional gift from MCAF to the unit commanding officer for the purchase of the Marine Corps Reading List.
Once approval for funding is given units will have 90 days to fill out and return the book selection form for processing. Units are able to receive library support every 12 months. For questions or additional information regarding the Marine Unit Library program, please contact SgtMaj Kevin Bennett, USMC (Ret) at k.bennett(at)mca-marines.org, 703-640-0132 or Mrs Beth Murphy at b.murphy(at)mca-marines.org, 703-640-0144.
DODReads : If the above option does not meet your needs the Army, Navy, Air Force, USMC and Coast Guard reading list can be purchased directly from us. DODReads can process online purchases, quotes, and for larger purchases, we accept payments through Contracting / SAM. We also reinvest our profits into connecting military leaders with reading that challenges. Get a quote here
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Leave a reply.... cancel reply, does your command have the latest reading list, if your command library is looking a bit old we would love to help you update it, (or we can also help send some free books your way).
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For the sake of convenience, the text of that document is included below: BOOK REPORT FORMAT. Introduction: Here you want to provide basic information about the book, and a sense of what your report will be about. You should include: Title (underlined)/Author. A brief (1-2 sentences) introduction to the book and the report/review.
COMMANDANT'S GUIDANCE. REF B IS ALMAR 127/89 THAT ESTABLISHED THE. MARINE CORPS PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE THEN NEW. PME PROGRAM FOR NCO'S, SNCO'S, AND OFFICERS. REF C IS ALMAR ...
In case you don't know the specifics of how this all works, the commandant directs that every Marine read 5 books from the list per year. He specifically leaves it up to individual commands to ensure this requirement is completed. So there is not any one formalized way to do a book report.
Professional publications inform debate on current, topical issues of relevance to the Marine Corps and promote intellectual growth of the individual Marine. 2.d.
Report a problem. Subjects: Ebooks & Audiobooks , Education , Education & Training , Enlisted Professional Military Education (EPME) , Leadership , Marine Corps Reading List , Military Theory & Strategy , Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) , Podcasts , Professional Military Education (PME) , Professional Reading Lists , Strategy
Previous CPRP book titles will remain available under the heading "Archive" along with a list of significant national and Marine Corps related titles listed under the heading "Foundational ...
Book Report Template The following is a recommended template for book reports for inclusion in meritorious packages. While there is no official format the purpose of the book report is to demonstrate a Marine has read a book from the Commandant's Professional Reading Program (CPRP) to the meritorious board.
Resources that include the Commandant's Professional Reading List, recommended reading lists by Marine Corps leaders, and selected book reviews. Email: [email protected] Phone: (866) 622-1775
The book is broken down into four chapters which distill perspectives in a natural progression on the nature and theory of war, preparation for war, and conduct of war. ... Marine Corps or mention contemporary concepts such as information operations or multi-domain battle, it has proven applicable to these areas and the wider spectrum ...
United States Marine Corps Commandant's Professional Reading List Discussion Guide. United States Marine Corps Commandant's Professional Reading List Discussion Guide. Rank: Name: Unit: Book Title: Date Read: Provide thorough answers to the following questions below: 1. In as few words as possible, what is this book about?
Page 1of 1. United States Marine Corps Commandant's Professional Reading List Discussion Guide Rank:. Name:. Unit:. Book Title:. Date Read:. Provide thorough answers to the following questions below:. 1. In as few words as possible, what is this book about?. 2. What made you want to read it?. 3. Did it live up ...
This guide is intended to help Marines think about and discuss the books they read. All answers or responses should be embraced as relevant; there is no single right answer. Furthermore, when leaders provide unhelpful criticism of a Marine's idea, this may discourage him or her from reading other books, entertaining fresh ideas, or pushing ...
Depends on your NCOs. Reading 5 books per year from the CMCs list is mandatory for all Marines. Book reports are one way to prove you've met the requirement. So if you have a command that cares about that, you should be doing the book reports. When I was writing pros and cons, I would give a Marine slightly lower marks if they hadn't done ...
The commandants guidance is that Marines read at least 5 books from the list per year, and specifically states that there is no formal way to assess if a Marine has read the books, and it's up to unit SOP to verify. So, you don't have to do book reports unless your daddy makes you. And if he does make you, there's no Corps-wide standard.
For questions or additional information regarding the Marine Unit Library program, please contact SgtMaj Kevin Bennett, USMC (Ret) at k.bennett (at)mca-marines.org, 703-640-0132 or Mrs Beth Murphy at b.murphy (at)mca-marines.org, 703-640-0144. DODReads : If the above option does not meet your needs the Army, Navy, Air Force, USMC and Coast ...
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There no formal system for tracking or logging book reports. You're required to read 5 books from the list per year but there's not even a requirement to do the book reports. Units are specifically granted freedom to monitor the reading requirement in any way they see fit. Point being, there's not a universal answer.
DNCO/ADNCO will properly report their post to all officers and SNCOs who visit their post . An appropriate logbook entry will be made with an example provided in enclosure (3) . d. Specific Responsibilities . (1) Staff Duty Officer (SDO) . The responsibilities of the Marine Corps Detachment Fort Belvoir SDO are to ensure the accountability of all
Paragraph four talks about how those themes apply to the Marine Corps and whu you think the commandant feels like Marines should read that book and the lessons they should get from it. Paragraph five summarizes the whole paper. Paragraph one states what you are going to talk about. Easy peasy. It's hard to screw up.
a. Personal Readiness Seminar - Sample Report . Category: Personal Readiness Seminar (0-12 Months Time on Station) RUC: Present Report Unit Code . PRES MCC: Present Monitored Command Code. PRES UNIT: Present Unit Name. NAME: Marine's Name. GD: Present Grade Code. EDIPI: Electronic Interchange Person Id . DCTB: Date Current Tour Began . DJPU:
Back in my day, book reports were a way of arriving at a guesstimate of which Marine (s) provides a viable option for exemplary leadership. Even if you are not going for a meritorious board, submitting a book report from the commandant's list to your SNCOIC/OIC/Section Chief (you get my drift) is a good way to earn points and respect from ...
The commandant's requirement is to "read 5 books from the list per year". His guidance also specifies that it is up to individual commanders to determine how they wanna track/validate/prove this. I've never been in a unit that did large scale tracking of them. So, book reports aren't required, you just have to read the books.