 Between 2013 and 2016, the highest level of command for the group was the Local Council of Daraya City.The group is commanded by Saeed Narqash (nom de guerre Abu Jamal), a captain who defected from the Syrian Army.The group's initial chief of staff was First Lieutenant Abu Shahin, who left the group to form another in June 2013, while its commander of operations was First Warrant Officer Abu Omar.