Professional/recommended reading lists

**Officer of Engineers** · 07-02-2008, 09:13 AM

http://www.fas.org/irp/doddir/army/fm3-0.pdf

New insights and released as of this year.

Ray · 07-03-2008, 10:45 AM

Colonel,

Thanks.

sourkraut115 · 08-01-2008, 11:47 AM

Two small works of science fiction; "A Small Colonial War" and "Fire in a Far Away Place" by Robert Frezza. Once you get past the premise, you will be hooked.

Grim · 04-17-2009, 04:42 AM

Just found this on the net The National Academies Press, thought it might be worth checking out. I really like the read online for free option. They have some interesting titles here.
http://www.nap.edu/topics.php?topic=280
the sub links are worth a look as well

theravenseldon · 04-23-2009, 01:51 AM

I have heard good things about Jerry Pournelle's series "The Prince" and I have to say the book is an excellent read.

S-2 · 07-17-2009, 10:00 AM

Elliot Cohen has this short offering of COIN readings in the latest FOREIGN AFFAIRS. Note the final selection-

What to Read on Fighting Insurgencies- Foreign Affairs

xuan · 10-27-2009, 04:37 AM

On Killing...

Amazon.com: On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society (9780316330114): Dave Grossman: Books

A 'must read', in my opinion, for anyone on active duty, retired, or even contemplating military service.

S-2 · 12-14-2009, 04:14 AM

Freebie to read online here-

The Bear Went Over The Mountain: Soviet Combat Tactics In Afghanistan-Lester Grau N.D.U. 1996

Reads fine at 100%.

EDIT: And here is its twin- The Other Side Of The Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics In The Soviet-Afghan War

The Other Side Of The Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics In the Soviet-Afghan War-Ali Ahmad Jalali and Lester Grau

Best read at 75% size. Remove the bookmark and chapters to the left and reduce the size. PDF takes a moment to load so don't panic.

YNSN · 02-16-2010, 19:29 PM

Everything ever written by or about Col. John Boyd.

sappersgt · 02-16-2010, 19:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S-2

Freebie to read online here-

The Bear Went Over The Mountain: Soviet Combat Tactics In Afghanistan-Lester Grau N.D.U. 1996

Good stuff!

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S-2 *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-11-06 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 4,500 Country:	Elliot Cohen's Short List Of COIN Elliot Cohen has this short offering of COIN readings in the latest FOREIGN AFFAIRS. Note the final selection- What to Read on Fighting Insurgencies- Foreign Affairs __________________ "This aggression will not stand, man!" Jeff Lebowski

12-14-2009, 04:14 AM	#23 (permalink)
S-2 *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-11-06 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 4,500 Country:	The Bear Went Over The Mountain: Soviet Combat Tactics In Afghanistan Freebie to read online here- The Bear Went Over The Mountain: Soviet Combat Tactics In Afghanistan-Lester Grau N.D.U. 1996 Reads fine at 100%. EDIT: And here is its twin- The Other Side Of The Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics In The Soviet-Afghan War The Other Side Of The Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics In the Soviet-Afghan War-Ali Ahmad Jalali and Lester Grau Best read at 75% size. Remove the bookmark and chapters to the left and reduce the size. PDF takes a moment to load so don't panic. Last edited by S-2; 12-14-2009 at 04:27 AM..

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08-01-2008, 11:47 AM	#18 (permalink)
sourkraut115 *Military Professional* Join Date: 07-03-08 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 201 Country:	Two small works of science fiction; "A Small Colonial War" and "Fire in a Far Away Place" by Robert Frezza. Once you get past the premise, you will be hooked.

04-17-2009, 04:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
Grim *Military Professional* Join Date: 12-22-06 Location: Oregon Posts: 242 Country:	Just found this on the net The National Academies Press, thought it might be worth checking out. I really like the read online for free option. They have some interesting titles here. http://www.nap.edu/topics.php?topic=280 the sub links are worth a look as well

04-23-2009, 01:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
theravenseldon Regular Join Date: 04-22-09 Posts: 54 Country:	I have heard good things about Jerry Pournelle's series "The Prince" and I have to say the book is an excellent read.

10-27-2009, 04:37 AM	#22 (permalink)
xuan New Member Join Date: 05-30-09 Location: US Posts: 13	On Killing... Amazon.com: On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society (9780316330114): Dave Grossman: Books A 'must read', in my opinion, for anyone on active duty, retired, or even contemplating military service.

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YNSN New Member Join Date: 02-10-10 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 2 Country:	Everything ever written by or about Col. John Boyd.

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