The Foundation, in collaboration with the Marine Corps Association, provides grants and assist Commanders in developing and providing forum opportunities specifically tailored to enhance their Marines’ and Sailors’ knowledge of the operational matters from a historical, cultural, or operational perspective. The forums can range from presentations and discussions with noted authors and scholars that will help prepare a unit for a current operation to a classical battle study. Participants in the battle studies may walk the ground with experts in order to better understand the history and lessons learned from these famous battles and campaigns.
The grants would provide funds to pay for speaking fees, honorariums, battle guide directors and other costs that are non-governmental in nature.
In addition, the MCA actively seeks to provide relevant, professional military education for active duty Marines and opportunities to stay abreast of current issues. To support that endeavor, MCA organizes a number of Professional Military Education Seminars. These special and recurring forums feature prominent speakers, key decision makers and subject matter experts and offer key insights and unique perspectives on current military topics.
Events are held at different locations, allowing active duty Marines and our members nationwide the opportunity to enhance knowledge of military art and science and appreciation of current issues. The MCA works with active duty military and appropriate civilian organizations to arrange for such prestigious military speakers and prominent journalists, writers and government decision makers to support our events with the widest range of current perspective for the benefit of our member/attendees.
To apply for a grant for a Commanders Forum (PME) go to (form coming soon) or contact the director of professional development at:
Col John Keenan USMC (Ret)
800-336-0291, extension 163
j.keenan@mca-marines.org
