In this context, the report on Habyarimana's plane is the latest in a yearlong string of diplomatic and political moves that show the new Rwandan government achieving a level of sophistication, skill, and effectiveness in commanding international respect that has rarely, if ever, been seen before in Africa.
During this time, Novikov was noted for his skill in command and for his innovation, particularly the then unknown use of radio to coordinate bomber flights.
Because the use of Q-ships such as the Prize were still secret, the published details of his award when it was gazetted simply read "In recognition of his conspicuous gallantry, consummate coolness, and skill in command of one of H.M. Ships in action".
Recent presidents have utilized the skills of their second-in-commands increasingly--Dick Cheney and Al Gore being examples.
And even if he proves able to master what appear to be the contradictions in his own role, he does not — for all his power, and all his skill in using it — command forces of the kind that seem capable of gaining the ends he seeks.
People with more relevant skills tend to command higher wages, as do people in managerial positions.
Dead, wounded, and live heroes he carried in his ship, but it was Captain Truxtun's incomparable skill in the art of command at sea that had won the day for the Constellation.
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"In many cases, you're talking about young men and women with proven leadership skills who have commanded teams of 20 or 25 people," McHenry said.
In some places, vocational skills have recently been commanding higher post-graduation salaries than traditional college degrees.
