Doctrine: Commander Canadian Army’s Reading List

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Canadian Armed Forces Ethos :

Trusted to Serve

The Canadian Armed Forces Ethos: Trusted to Serve is essential doctrine of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). It guides soldiers conduct and performance at all times, both on- and off-duty.

National Defence Publication English Link |  Audiobook Link

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Advancing with Purpose:
The Canadian Army Modernization Strategy

Effective armies are dynamic in nature, constantly evolving and adapting to meet the demands posed by their adversaries and their operating context. History is replete with myriad examples of both successes and failures in this regard. We ignore the need to modernize at our peril.

The purpose of The Canadian Army Modernization Strategy is to ensure the Army is positioned to address the numerous challenges in our turbulent security environment. 

National Defence Publication English Link

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Fighting Spirit

Fighting Spirit deepens our collective understanding of our profession and serves as a testament to a fighting spirit; the need for all military professionals to embody dedication and accountability in upholding the professional principles, values and expectations that make a highly effective and credible Profession of Arms.

National Defence Publication English Link

Conquest: How Societies Overwhelm Others
by David Day

Conquest, explores how dominant cultures have historically justified their territorial conquests through various strategies, such as rewriting history and legal arguments, highlighting the ongoing cycle of empire, expansion, and dispossession.

CAF Virtual Library English Book Link

Clausewitz & Contemporary War
by Antulio Joseph Echevarria

This book clarifies Clausewitz’s purpose and methodology in writing On War, and uses this framework to explore his theories on the nature of war, the relationship between war and politics, and key strategic principles, highlighting their relevance to contemporary conflict and military education.

CAF Virtual Library English Book Link