MOAA seeks to promote the development of the professional aspects of service. Holding national symposia and featuring articles in our magazines focusing on current issues and debates affecting the military professional of every rank and service, MOAA has taken on the role of fostering personal and career development.
Military Professional Reading Lists
Looking for professional development? Find out what are the must-reads for military officers and which contemporaries are making waves with current military leaders.
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Lessons Learned - Submersed
A P-3C mission commander hesitant to trust his leading petty officer learns to drop his grip on absolute authority — and finds that’s when the crew performs best.
Lessons Learned
As a servicemember, you've learned countless lessons throughout your career - from mentors, leaders, subordinates, and even significant events - all of which have influenced your decision-making skills and shaped your leadership style.
Each month, this page will feature real-life stories of leadership lessons submitted by MOAA members, reprinted from
Military Officer. Comment on the latest lesson - or share your own.
Lead to Achieve
MOAA's new quarterly series by faculty members at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) on the keys to leading effectively. As a global provider of executive education, CCL accelerates strategy and business results by unlocking the leadership potential of individuals and organizations, and now they're sharing their insights and expertise with us!
What Would You Do?
Servicemembers often face complicated ethical dilemmas, whether in combat or in the normal course of duty. Each month Capt. Rick Rubel, USN-Ret., distinguished professor of ethics at the U.S. Naval Academy, presents a real-life example of such a dilemma and asks what you would do in this situation.
Read past cases, or submit your own ethical dilemmas for MOAA's What Would You Do? series!