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RIFLEMAN DODD. By C. S. Forester. Published by The Nautical & Aviation Publishing Company of America. 151 pages. Stock #76. $17.95 MCA Members. $19.95 Non-members.
Cut off from his regiment, the Ninety-Fifth Foot, by enemy forces pursuing his British comrades in retreat, Rifleman Matthew Dodd commits himself to fighting his way back to friendly lines. Along the way he organizes a band of guerrillas to disrupt the French army's pursuit.
Although the book "Rifleman Dodd" is fictional, Dodd's simple, unyielding devotion to his duties as a soldier exemplifies core values-honor, courage and commitment-which all Marines are expected to demonstrate.
Since the Corps' leadership theme for this year is "commitment," the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Charles C. Krulak, chose "Rifleman Dodd" as the Commandant's Choice to complement the Professional Reading Program.
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