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Being a Marine Option Midshipman in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) is a transformative journey that prepares individuals for leadership roles in the United States Marine Corps. This program combines academic education with rigorous physical training and practical leadership experience. Marine Option Midshipmen undergo specialized training, immersing themselves in the Marine Corps ethos, values, and operational strategies. They participate in drills, exercises, and simulations designed to foster discipline, resilience, and a profound understanding of military tactics. These future Marines cultivate strong bonds with their peers and mentors, honing essential skills. Ultimately, the goal is to shape capable and determined leaders ready to uphold the Marine Corps' esteemed legacy of excellence and commitment to duty.

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Commandant's Reading List (Foundational)

Machine Platform Crowd

Non Obvious

The Leader's Bookshelf

Machine Platform Crowd

1/8

The Kill Chain

After Action

The First Black United States Marines

The Kill Chain

1/12

Audio Book Recommendations:

The New Rules of War, by Sean McFate. Mandatory reading at West Point. Written for 2nd Lieutenants to understand the battlespace.
The Village, by Bing West. Heavy in patrolling and situational awareness. Gets you thinking about small-unit operations in non-permissive environments
2034, by Elliot Ackerman & Admiral James Stavridis. Future war. Written like a thriller.
War with Russia, by General Sir Richard Shirreff. Written like a thriller. If you're an Elliott student or interested in NATO, this is the book for you.
Jocko Episodes 264-267 on MCDP 1-4 Competing. As many of you know, the MOI is a huge advocate for MCDP 1-4 Competing. Jocko has an excellent podcast series on this publication.

Advanced book Recommendations:

Marine Corps University Press publishing portal. These books are all available via instant pdf and print, and some are free audiobooks. If you see a book you’re interested in, email Sgt. Kotula.
Khaos Company for upperclassmen. It is an excellent introduction to how Marines think and communicate with one another in an operating environment
For those of you who’d like to study, 2nd Battalion 5th Marines has a seriously resource rich library for young leaders. Their Orders: A User’s Guide will be one of our primary 5-Paragraph order sources during Tactics sessions in the 2nd semester.