| Commandant General Royal Marines | |
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 Flag of the Commandant General | |
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| Ministry of Defence | |
| Style | General |
| Abbreviation | CGRM |
| Member of | Admiralty Board Navy Command |
| Reports to | Fleet Commander |
| Nominator | Secretary of State for Defence |
| Appointer | The Monarch On the advice of the Prime Minister, subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council |
| Term length | 1-4 years |
| Formation | 1825 |
| First holder | Major-General Sir James Campbell |
| Deputy | Deputy Commandant General Royal Marines |
| Website | About Commandant General Royal Marines |
Commandant General Royal Marines is the professional head of the Royal Marines. The title has existed since 1943. The role is held by a General who is assisted by a Deputy Commandant General, with the rank of brigadier.[1] This position is not to be confused with Captain General Royal Marines, the ceremonial head. The Commandant General Royal Marines is the counterpart to the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.[2]
- ^ "Statement from Deputy Commandant General Royal Marines". Royal Navy. 2014-06-09. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
- ^ "Marine Corps Leadership". Marine Corps. Retrieved 20 May 2016.