Sentence examples for retains command from inspiring English sources

He retains command of the army and still wields near-dictatorial powers, including authority to dissolve the new parliament.

"Assad built up the stocks of these weapons, trained military units to use them and retains command and control over those units.

If the President sends active duty forces, he retains command thereof; it is not possible to subordinate active duty forces to a state government.

Senior United States military commanders emphasized that while they retained command of their troops, the forces were there to serve the Iraqi government.

While retaining command of the corps, Browning also became Deputy Commander of the Army despite a poor relationship with Brereton and being disliked by many American officers, including Ridgway, who was now the commander of the US XVIII Airborne Corps.

Samuel Ramey is not so far past, though, and he should retain command of the title role.

Cash payments and guarantees of retaining command of one's troops are common requests.

South Korean leaders say they want to retain command of their forces at all times.

He promised the UN that a French general would retain command of the force.

Antietam was a Union victory only because McClellan had retained command of the field.

He retained command of his regiment until his promotion to major general in 1854.