"improve command" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means to enhance or strengthen one's ability or authority to control or lead. Example: "The manager sought to improve her command over the employees by implementing weekly trainings and setting clear expectations."
The Obama administration, which has moved to sharply increase the American military presence in Afghanistan, wanted the change to improve command efficiency over the NATO forces there.
They were told that "the report also recommended administrative actions for some members of the chain of command to improve command oversight".
The Obama administration, which has moved to sharply increase the American military presence in Afghanistan, wanted the change to improve command efficiency over the NATO forces there, known as the International Security Assistance Force.
Capabilities are needed that rapidly prepare soldiers for missions in new cultural environments; improve command, control, communications, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in stabilization operations; and improve U.S. Forces' situational awareness of changing social and environmental circumstances.
He displayed improved command of his breaking pitches — just ask Chase Utley, who stared at a full-count curveball when he struck out to end the fifth.
Guardiola's significantly improved command of English over the past year, and his stated desire to one day work in England, has conspiracy theorists jumping.
Improved command gave Trachsel more confidence in his fastball, and he was able to throw the pitch ahead in the count instead of falling behind and avoiding using it in hitter's counts.
"Cross-border communications have been improved, command levels at border coordination centers have increased, and command relationships have been redefined where needed," Lt. Col. Jimmie E. Cummings Jr., a NATO spokesman, wrote by e-mail.
Over the last three weeks, Vazquez has been the Yankees' most consistent starter, going 4-2 with a 2.73 earned run average in six appearances dating to May 12, a stretch in which he has had improved command of his fastball.
His improving command of the English language, his experiences in Italy and Qatar in the final years of his playing career, equip him for a challenge abroad if and when he parts company with Barcelona.
Of the three, that evaluation was the closest to reality, a blunt assessment that nonetheless did not sufficiently address Pelfrey, who had pitched poorly in his last three starts — all Mets losses — but revealed greater poise, a sharper slider and improved command in walking only one.
