This Army-wide program is designed to stimulate constructive thinking concerning problems of prevailing and future military importance; encourage Army personnel to engage in a systematic program of voluntary reading to improve their professional competence; deepen comprehension and understanding of the significant role of the Army in world affairs; furnish guidance in the selection of reading materials through publication of an annual list of books written by outstanding authorities on military and allied subjects; and make copies of these books readily available for loan to military personnel.
Historical Copy.
