Commandant of the Marine Corps (Surea)

The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) is normally the highest ranking officer in the Republic of Surea Marine Corps and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The CMC reports directly to the Secretary of the Navy and is responsible for ensuring the organization, policy, plans, and programs for the Marine Corps. As with the other joint chiefs, the Commandant is an administrative position and has no operational command authority over Republic of Surea Marine Corps forces.

The Commandant is nominated by the President for a four-year term of office and must be confirmed by the National Assembly of Surea. By statute, the Commandant is appointed as a four-star general while serving in office. "The Commandant is directly responsible to the Secretary of the Navy for the total performance of the Marine Corps. This includes the administration, discipline, internal organization, training, requirements, efficiency, and readiness of the service. The Commandant is also responsible for the operation of the Marine Corps material support system."

The current Commandant of the Marine Corps is Lt. General Nadaawa.