Essay Prompt Reading Options
Leader Professional Developmental Reading Lists
The U.S. Army Chief of Staff’s Professional Reading List
The Army List is compiled for leaders. The Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) views it as a pillar
for leadership development efforts. Titles are included that will provoke critical thinking
about Professional soldiering and a deep understanding of the Army and the future of the
profession of arms in the 21st Century. Previous CSA Reading List.
Cadet Command CG Reading List
*****ESSAY PROMPT:
Select from any reading listed on these pages with a focus on Cadet and Company Grade
Officer Leadership. The CG List below is not all inclusive, as I have removed some of the
Strategic-Level options.
Submit a 4-6 page essay (double spaced) hard-copy on 26 NOV 24 in the format of your
discipline that addresses the following:
A discussion of the ALRM Attributes and Competencies (not all are required in your essay). Cite
examples of how to, or how not to, lead soldiers based on excerpts from your text.
A discussion of how you might apply some of the lessons learned from your text in your first
assignment as a PL.
This assignment is worth 15% of your final grade.
Consider asking one of your peers to read your essay prior to submitting it to me. Also, there is
a writing lab on campus that will help you develop your essay (thesis, grammar, organization,
substance, style).
