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| '''Robert F. Castellvi''' is a ] ] who most recently served as ] from 9 October 2020 to 1 May 2021.<ref name="Castellvi IG bio">{{cite web|url=https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/igmc/Leaders/Article/2371568/major-general-robert-f-castellvi/|title=Major General Robert F. Castellvi, Inspector General of the Marine Corps|access-date=2021-05-18|website=Headquarters Marine Corps}}</ref> As Inspector General, Castellvi oversaw matters of institutional integrity, discipline and combat readiness in the Corps, maintaining credibility through impartial and independent inspections, assessments, inquiries, investigations, teaching, and training. He is also an ex-officio Member at the North Carolina Military Affairs Full Commission in ], ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://files.nc.gov/ncdmva/documents/files/Mlitary%20Affaris%20Commission%201st%20Quarter%202014.pdf|title=NORTH CAROLINA MILITARY AFFAIRS FULL COMMISSION MEETING|publisher=U.S. Government|access-date=August 29, 2018}}</ref> | |||
| As of 1 May 2021, Castellvi was suspended from serving as the Inspector General of the Marine Corps pending the outcome of an investigation into an AAV mishap while he was commanding general of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.usni.org/2021/05/03/marine-corps-suspends-general-over-deadly-aav-accident-lawmaker-wants-answers-on-navys-role-in-incident|title=UPDATED: Marine Corps Suspends General Over Deadly AAV Accident, Navy Launches Own Investigation|author=Mallory Shellbourne|date=3 May 2021|access-date=18 May 2021|website=USNI News}}</ref> | |||
| ==Military career== | |||
| Castellvi was commissioned into the Marine Corps via the ] program in February 1984.<ref name="PN715 — 98th Congress (1983-1984)">{{cite web|url=https://www.congress.gov/nomination/98th-congress/715|title=PN715 — Marine Corps, 98th Congress (1983-1984)|date=29 February 1984|access-date=18 May 2021|website=U.S. Congress}}</ref> | |||
| Castellvi participated in ] in the ] with the ] in 1985, ] as the deputy commanding general for operations, ], and ].<ref name="Castellvi IG bio"></ref> | |||
| On 22 March 2017, then-Secretary of Defense ] nominated Robert F. Castellvi to the rank of ] while he was deputy commanding general of the ] (dual-hatted as 2 MEB commander). He was confirmed by the Senate on 1 May 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Releases/News-Release-View/Article/1126993/general-officer-announcements/|title=General Officer Announcements|date=March 22, 2017|publisher=U.S. Department of Defense|access-date=August 25, 2018}}</ref> He was the commander of ] from 12 July 2013 to 2 June 2017, and was succeeded by Major General ].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.jdnews.com/news/20170807/briggen-julian-d-alford-to-lead-mcieast|title=Brig.Gen. Julian D. Alford to lead MCIEAST|author=Mike McHugh|date=August 7, 2017|publisher=JD news|access-date=August 26, 2018}}</ref> He was also a director of the Manpower Management Division.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/1485724/fy20-us-marine-corps-officer-promotion-selection-boards/|title=FY20 U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER PROMOTION SELECTION BOARDS|date=April 5, 2018|publisher=U.S. Marine Corps|access-date=September 2, 2018}}</ref> | |||
| He was formerly the commanding officer of the ]<ref name="Castellvi IG bio"></ref> and then the 1st Marine Division, succeeding ]. He served as commanding general of the 1st Marines from 6 July 2018 to 22 September 2020, passing the baton to Major General ].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.dvidshub.net/news/167850/2nd-meb-bids-farewell-simcock-welcomes-castellvi|title=2nd MEB bids farewell to Simcock, welcomes Castellvi|author=Preston McDonald|date=June 12, 2015|publisher=Dvidshub|access-date=August 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://semperfiparents.com/marine-corps-biographies-brigadier-general-robert-f-castellvi/|title=Marine Corps Biography: Brigadier General|publisher=Semper fi parents|access-date=August 25, 2018}}</ref> While serving as the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, Castellvi relieved Lt. Col. Francisco Zavala, the commanding officer of the ]. Castellvi relieved Zavala on May 7, 2019 for "loss of trust and confidence" in the commander's ability to lead the battalion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.military.com/daily-news/2019/05/08/marine-recon-commanding-officer-relieved-4th-leader-ousted-2-weeks.html|title=Marine Recon Commanding Officer Relieved, 4th Leader Ousted in 2 Weeks|date=8 May 2019|access-date=18 May 2021|author=Gina Harkins|website=Military.com}}</ref> | |||
| ===Suspension=== | |||
| Castellvi was suspended from all current duties on 1 May 2021 on orders from ], ], based on an investigation into his responsibility for an AAV mishap at Camp Pendleton, when 8 Marines and a Navy Corpsman drowned in a preventable "accident" on July 30, 2020. An investigation is still being conducted on culpability.<ref name="Castellvi suspended">{{cite web|first=Dan|last=Lamothe|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2021/05/03/marine-corps-general-sea-disaster/|title=Marine Corps suspends general cited in fatal amphibious-vehicle disaster at sea|date=2021-05-04|access-date=2021-05-05|website=The Washington Post}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.usni.org/2021/05/03/marine-corps-suspends-general-over-deadly-aav-accident-lawmaker-wants-answers-on-navys-role-in-incident|title=UPDATED: Marine Corps Suspends General Over Deadly AAV Accident, Navy Launches Own Investigation|author=Mallory Shellbourne|date=3 May 2021|access-date=18 May 2021|website=USNI News}}</ref> | |||
| ==Education== | |||
| Major General Castellvi is a graduate of the ] where he earned his Marine Corps commission through the ] program.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jul/23/2001945978/600/400/0/180723-M-ZZ999-1001.JPG|title=Major General Robert F. Castellvi|publisher=United States Marine Corps|access-date=July 19, 2018}}</ref> He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Infantry Officer Advance Course, ], The ], as well as the ]. Castellvi also earned Master's Degrees from the ], the ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.1stmardiv.marines.mil/Leaders/1st-Marine-Division-Leaders/Biography-View/Article/1250037/major-general-robert-f-castellvi/|title= Major General Robert F. Castellvi|publisher= Marine Corps|access-date=August 25, 2018}}</ref> | |||
| ==Awards and decorations== | |||
| Major General Robert F. Castellvi is the recipient of the following awards:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://semperfiparents.com/marine-corps-biographies-brigadier-general-robert-f-castellvi/|title=Marine Corps Brigadier General Biographies|date=October 29, 2013|publisher=Semperfiparents|access-date= August 21, 2018}}</ref> | |||
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| Robert F. Castellvi | |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1984-present |
| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | Task Force Leatherneck 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit |
| Commands | Inspector General of the Marine Corps 1st Marine Division 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Marine Corps Installations East |
| Battles / wars | Operation Earnest Will Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Inherent Resolve |
| Awards | 1993 recipient of the Leftwich Trophy for leadership Combat Action Ribbon Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit with one Gold Star Bronze Star Medal |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois Capitol College (MS) National Defense University (MS) Marine Corps University (MS) Industrial College of the Armed Forces School of Advanced Warfighting Marine Command and General Staff College |