Commandant of midshipmen

The commandant of midshipmen is the second-in-command at the United States Naval Academy. According to the Naval Academy, the commandant of midshipmen is "responsible for the professional development and day-to-day activities of all 4,400 Midshipmen in the Brigade" and equates to a dean of students at a civilian university. The commandant reports to the superintendent. The commandant is assisted by a deputy commandant. Modern commandants typically hold the Navy rank of captain, but since 2002, three of the commandants have been a United States Marine Corps colonel. The current commandant is Colonel James "J.P." McDonough III.