Commander Strategic Command

Commander of Strategic Command
Incumbent
General Sir James Hockenhull
since May 2022
Ministry of Defence
Strategic Command
TypeFour-star officer
StatusChief of Joint Forces
Member ofDefence Council
Chiefs of Staff Committee
Reports toChief of the Defence Staff
NominatorSecretary of State for Defence
AppointerPrime Minister
(subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council)
FormationApril 2012 (as Commander, Joint Forces Command)
December 2019 (as Commander, Strategic Command)
First holderAir Chief Marshal Stuart Peach
DeputyDeputy Commander UK Strategic Command

Commander of Strategic Command is a high-ranking position in the British Armed Forces, usually held by a four-star officer. The commander is the head of Strategic Command, which manages allocated joint capabilities from the three armed services.