Commandant of the Marines

Commandant of the Marines was the ceremonial title given to the officer in the in command of the Republic Marines. It was not a formal rank, though it was most often held by a. The first Commandant was Sakira Tobonne, who had advocated for, and overseen the creation of, the Marines as an autonomous branch within the Navy. On very rare occasions, the post was held by an officer of flag rank from the.