Commandant of the Royal War College
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| Commandant of the Royal War College | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the Royal Marines | |
 Flag of the Commandant of the Royal War College | |
| Minister of the Army | |
| Abbreviation | CRWC |
| Member of | Joint Chiefs of Staff |
| Reports to | Secretary of State for Defense |
| Residence | Richard House |
| Seat | Royal War College |
| Appointer | His Majesty with Lords advice and consent |
| Term length | 4 years Renewable one time |
| Formation | 1745 |
| First holder | Lord of Freyport |
| Deputy | Assistant Commandant |
The Commandant of the Royal War College is the (CRWC) is the highest ranking officer and educator at the Royal War College in charge of the Corps of Cadets. It is a four-star general position and reports directly to the Minister of the Army and the Secretary of State for Defense. The commandant is the head of school administration and is responsible for the administration, discipline, and military training of cadets at the College. The commandant is is seen as the example for all cadets to follow and is themselves a War College graduate of impeccable character and bearing who has demonstrated accomplishments both academically and in active military service.