<P> The Commandant is nominated by the President for a four - year term of office and must be confirmed by the Senate . 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 . '' Since 1801 , the official residence of the Commandant has been located in the Marine Barracks in Washington , D.C. and his main offices are in Arlington County , Virginia . </P>
<P> The Commandant is nominated by the President for a four - year term of office and must be confirmed by the Senate . 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 . '' Since 1801 , the official residence of the Commandant has been located in the Marine Barracks in Washington , D.C. and his main offices are in Arlington County , Virginia . </P>
where is the office of the commandant of the marine corps
where is the office of the commandant of the marine corps
Arlington County , Virginia
Arlington County , Virginia