To advance your professional development or to become more aware of hot topics in defense and national security, use professional reading lists as your guide. The Pentagon Library’s Reading List Collection holds books and DVDs for selected professional reading lists. The Reading List Collection is found on the first floor of the library, next to the Reference collection.

Air Force Chief of Staff Reading List
Books and DVDs for all ranks. Released in 2012.

Chief of Staff Army Professional Reading List
Books for soldiers and civilians on The Army Profession, The Force of Decisive Action, Broadening Leaders and The Strategic Environment.  Released in 2012.

Joint Force Staff College Commandant's Professional Reading List
Books for all staff. Released in 2011.

Marine Corps Professional Reading Program
Books listed according to experience level.  Released in 2011.

Navy Professional Reading List
Books listed according to experience level and topic. On-going list; up-to-date as of 2012.

Partnership Strategy & Stability Operations Recommended Reading List
Created by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Partnership Strategy and Stability Operations. Released in 2011.

Special Operations Command Commander's Reading List
Books for all staff. Release 2012.

U.S. Coast Guard Reading List
A continually expanding list for topics including Leadership, Contemporary Issues, and USCG History and Culture. On-going list; up-to-date as of 2012.

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