Commandant General Royal Marines

Office of the Commandant General Royal Marines
Flag of the Commandant General
Incumbent General Gwyn Jenkins since 25 November 2022
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 The Commandant General - Royal Marines

The 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]