History
Originally the Commandant General held the rank of a full general. This has changed over the last 60 years, being reduced to lieutenant-general in 1977 and then major-general 1996, in line with the reduction in the size of the Royal Marines.
This position is not to be confused with Captain General Royal Marines, the ceremonial head.
This position is the counterpart to the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, although the latter is a full general.
Read more about this topic: Commandant General Royal Marines
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