United States Marine Corps officer rank insignia

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United States Marine Corps officer rank insignia

Commissioned Officers are distinguished from other officers by their commission, which is the formal written authority, issued in the name of the President of the United States

President of the United States

The President of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in the United States by influence and recognition....
, that confers the rank and authority of a Marine Officer. Commissioned officers carry the "special trust and confidence" of the President of the United States.

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Commissioned Officers are distinguished from other officers by their commission, which is the formal written authority, issued in the name of the President of the United States

President of the United States

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The Commandant of the Marine Corps

Commandant of the Marine Corps

File:FlagCMC.PNGThe Commandant of the Marine Corps is the highest ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff....
and the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps is the second highest ranking officer in the United States Marine Corps. In the event that the Commandant of the Marine Corps is absent or is unable to perform his duties, the ACMC assumes the duties and responsibilities of the CMC....
are 4 star ranks.