Talk:The Royal Marines (1744)/@comment-3064571-20150225024155

The British Royal Marines is professionally headed by the Commandant-General.

"The  Commandant General Royal Marines is the professional head of the  Royal Marines. The title has existed since 1943 (before which time the Royal Marines were headed by the Adjutant-General Royal Marines). The Commandant General Royal Marines is responsible for advising the  First Sea Lord, with line responsibility for all Royal Marine units. He is assisted by a Deputy Commandant General, whose rank is  brigadier. [1]"

SOURCE:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commandant_General_Royal_Marines