Part 2 - 2024 CNO Reading List

Warfighting - Deliver Decisive Combat Power (Part 2)

"It is critically important for our Navy to be a learning organization – one whose people always read, critically think, and seek professional and warfighting excellence in everything they do – so we can remain the world’s premier warfighting force."

~ Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations

Part 2 of our post covering the CNO’s Reading List continues the theme of "Warfighting - Deliver Decisive Combat Power." The reading list titles offer a mix of historical insight, technological analysis, and critical lessons for today’s Navy. Army of None by Paul Scharre addresses the transformative impact of autonomous weapons on the future of warfare. The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors by James D. Hornfischer recounts the incredible heroism of U.S. sailors during the Battle off Samar in World War II. This Kind of War by T. R. Fehrenbach provides a history of the Korean War, exploring the harsh realities of combat and the need for military readiness. Together, these books offer valuable …