Chief of Staff Odierno's Professional Reading List

By OCSA StaffFebruary 29, 2012

This reading list is an important element in the professional development of all leaders in the Army. We can never spend too much time reading and thinking about the Army profession and its interaction with the world at large. These readings will deepen our understanding of the history of armies, the critical role of leadership in combat, and the strategic environment of today and the future. There is simply no better way to prepare for the future than a disciplined, focused commitment to a personal course of reading, study, thought, and reflection. I challenge each of you to tackle these books and improve your power of critical thinking and understanding of the profession of arms.

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The U.S. Army Chief of Staff's Professional Reading List [PDF]

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U.S. Army Center of Military History: The U.S. Army Chief of Staff's Professional Reading List