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Commandant of the United States Marine Corps

Job title
The commandant of the Marine Corps is normally the highest-ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps. It is a four-star general position and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Wikipedia
Abbreviation: CMC
Deputy: Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
First holder: Samuel Nicholas
Formation: 10 November 1775de facto, 12 July 1798de jure
Member of: Joint Chiefs of Staff
Reports to: Secretary of Defense; Secretary of the Navy
Residence: Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C.