The Commandant's Reading List

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The Commandant's Reading List
Posted on 11/3/2025

Reading Books from the CRL (Commandant's Reading List) can help with promotions. How a Marine demonstrates completion of this annual requirement will be at the discretion of the commander, whether it be through a book report or guided discussion.



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