The move is somewhat symbolic, given that the Baath Party's regional command is on paper a powerful institution, approving provincial governors and domestic policies, but in practice Mr. Assad governs with a tight coterie of officials mainly drawn from the military and security services, analysts say.
The Iraqi government is believed to have about 930,000 security personnel under its command, so on paper they ought to be able to easily overcome the hundreds of militants who attacked Mosul.
Although all three hold the title associate editor, Webster is believed to be effectively third in command on the paper.
Even at schools where medical staff might not technically report to the athletic department, those around the sport say, the chain of command can look one way on paper and differently on the practice field.
An untitled series of these lavish, mixed-media works on paper command the back wall of the gallery.
Concurrently promoted to squadron leader, Hull expressed disbelief at his sudden elevation and "as if to emphasise his surprise", Andy Saunders records, suffixed his first description of himself on paper as "Commanding No. 43 Sqn" with four exclamation marks.
In December 1945, Robertson took over command of the First Army, becoming one of a select number of Australians to command such a formation, at least on paper, with the rank of lieutenant general.
A spokeswoman argued that other recent UK government documents, including the Calman report on new powers for Holyrood in 2009 and the command paper on Smith Commission proposals for even more powers, had set out policies which relied on parties winning a general election.
In the command center, they've been "killing it on paper," Linegar said, going step by step through the process, game-planning for every possible problem.
The outgoing Scottish first minister said that devolution plans, set out in a new command paper on Monday by the Scotland Office, were "weak".
