Commander Strategic Command

Commander of Strategic Command
Insignia of the British Armed Forces
Incumbent
General James Hockenhull
since May 2022
Ministry of Defence
Strategic Command
TypeFour Star Officer
StatusChief of Joint Forces
Member ofDefence Council
Chiefs of Staff Committee
Reports toChief of the Defence Staff
NominatorSecretary of State for Defence
AppointerPrime Minister
Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council
FormationApril 2012 (As Commander, Joint Forces Command)
December 2019 (as Commander, Strategic Command)
First holderAir Chief Marshal Stuart Peach
DeputyDeputy Commander UK Strategic Command
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Commander, Strategic Command is a high ranking position in the British Armed Forces usually held by a four star officer. The commander is the chief of the Strategic Command which manages allocated joint capabilities from the three armed services.