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MCDP 7: Learning

Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 7

By United States Marine Corps

About this book.

MCDP 7, Learning, explains the United States Marine Corps approach to continuous learning and professional growth. It connects individual responsibility, effective instruction, and leadership with the conditions people need to keep learning throughout their careers.

Inside the book.

  1. The nature of learning and professional competence.
  2. A culture that values curiosity, feedback, and improvement.
  3. Learning environments, self-directed study, and assessment.
  4. Leaders who teach, model humility, and develop others.

Written for Marines, this reference also offers useful ideas for instructors, team leaders, veterans, and professionals building a habit of lifelong learning.

Publication details: U.S. Marine Corps, 20 February 2020. Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 7. Original PDF, 81 pages. Publication Control Number 142 000016 00.

Official source: https://www.marines.mil/News/Publications/MCPEL/Electronic-Library-Display/Article/2129863/mcdp-7/

Original publication retained unchanged. Approved for public release; distribution unlimited. The U.S. Government text is public domain in the United States. Graphics and trademarks retain their respective rights. Inclusion in this library does not imply U.S. Marine Corps endorsement of Eight Point Solutions LLC.

About the author.

United States Marine Corps

The United States Marine Corps is the author and issuing organization of MCDP 7, Learning. Eight Point Solutions LLC provides this unmodified publication as a free professional reference.