Learning

by U.S. Marine Corps

The purpose of this publication is to describe the Marine Corps’ learning philosophy and explain why learning is critically important to the profession of arms. While many of the concepts in this publication have been passed on by Marine leaders throughout our history, this publication seeks to formalize them and provide aspirational goals. Learning is an institutional priority and a professional expectation for all Marines. This mentality is key to the Marine Corps becoming a more effective learning organization.

54 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 20, 2020

About the author

The U.S. Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States. In the civilian leadership structure of the United States military, the Marine Corps is a component of the United States Department of the Navy, often working closely with U.S. naval forces for training, transportation, and logistic purposes; however, in the military leadership structure the Marine Corps is a separate branch.

Reviews

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a bit simple and somewhat repetitive.

As constructive feedback, I would eliminate some of the repetitiveness and try to make it even more clear and simple. I do not think a more condense version of this will lose meaning.

It is about learning and views it both strategically (the vision for learning) and more tactically (individual learning). It contains good advice for both someone in charge of many people and for the grunts.

It doesn't contain science based methods for learning and it is also tailored for the military so some of the lessons are not quite as applicable for everyday civilians.

I would still recommend this guide for anyone interested in leadership or learning.

[Nick Quenga · Rating 4 out of 5]

Learning is lifelong and key to any professional. Training is for the known, education is for the unknown. Every great leader is also a great teacher in some way. There are many different ways to teach/learn, and they should be tailored to the task and (if possible) to the instructor and student.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting view of lifelong learning based on the Marine Corps philosophy. A short worthwhile read for anyone who is interested in continuous learning.

[Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Straightforward.

[Bryce Dillard · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Ssgt; 7 years)
A good way to get teens or provide a WIFM for transition from reading for fun to reading for knowledge.