Navy Reading

The Navy Professional Reading Program encourages a life-long habit of reading and learning among all Sailors. The books included in these collections can provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for naval heritage, the profession of arms, and the complex modern world in which we operate.

The recommended readings included in these collections have been categorized by experience level as well as the nature of the subject matter.

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The Chief of Naval Operations sponsors the Navy Professional Reading Program.
The administrators of the Navy Professional Reading Program are located at the U.S. Naval War College.

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The books and additional publications of interest in the Navy Professional Reading Program were selected by the Navy Professional Reading program Advisory Group based on criteria for the program. The selection of these books and publications should not be construed as an explicit or implicit endorsement by the U.S. Navy for these particular books and publications, or the authors' or publishers' views or interpretations. Authors and publishers may submit other books for consideration for inclusion on future program lists to Accelerate Your Mind, Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841-1207.