The purpose of this program is to provide commanders with funds to establish and sustain their unit professional library when the utilization of appropriated funds is not practicable.
Libraries are the bedrock of our professional development effort. The program allows commanders to select books from the Marine Corps Association’s extensive book list. The MCA book list contains the timeless military classics as well as recent books on emerging areas of interest in current military operations and cultural understanding.
The Commanders' Library Unit Program is administered based on the size of the unit. Current priority generally goes to deploying organizations and Marine units in remote locations.
Commanders are not limited to books on the CMC reading list but may choose other professional books on the MCA online bookstore. Multiple copies of the same book may be ordered.
Commanders may choose to administer the program centrally or allow subordinate units to apply for funding in their own right. For example a battalion may choose to apply for a unit library for the entire battalion or to allow separate companies and batteries apply for their own library. Libraries are based on the calendar year and units may apply once a year.
To request a unit library please use the Request Form for Commanders' Unit Libraries
Good Friday Morning Sir,
I’d like to thank you on behalf of all deadwalker here at 1/9, we received our CMC library books.
Thank you and the MCA for your generosity, dedication, and commitment to your Marines.
I have attached a small token of gratitude, we don’t get to personally thank the Colonel everyday but it’s an Honor Sir.
Please accept this on behalf of all The Battalion Marines.
Thank you for your service and paving the way Sir, have a wonderful weekend…
V/R
Sir,
I wanted to let you know that we received the books from the Marine Corps Association Foundation and that we appreciate them very much. They were a great addition to our newly established Center of Excellence. A space dedicated to inspiring Marines towards education, teamwork, leadership and professionalism. We are sending out a formal thank you to the association, but I wanted to advise you that we received the books and tell you how much we appreciate them along with sending along couple photos.
Many thanks from Team 26 and Semper Fidelis, SgtMaj T.M. Parisi
