MCDP 7 — Learning

MCDP 7 governs Marine Corps learning philosophy, continuous learning, and learning’s role in warfighting.

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• Publication number: MCDP 7
• Title: LEARNING
• Date: 20 Feb 2020
• Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
• Status: Current

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It defines learning, competence, training, and education, and addresses learning principles, environments, technology, assessment, and leadership. It establishes continuous learning as an institutional priority and professional expectation for all Marines.

Topics covered

• Learning philosophy
• Learning and competence
• Continuous learning
• Learning environments
• Self-directed learning
• Learning assessments
• Technology in learning
• Learning leadership

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of MCDP 7?

The purpose of this publication is to describe the Marine Corps’ learning philosophy and explain why learning is critically important to the profession of arms.

How does MCDP 7 define learning?

Learning is developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes through study, experience, or instruction. (paragraph 4)

What does MCDP 7 say about learning throughout a Marine’s career?

Marines must always seek better ways to learn throughout the entire continuum of training and education. (paragraph 4)

Why does the modern battlefield require education and training?

The complexity of the modern battlefield and increasing rate of change requires a highly educated force. (paragraph 4)

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