The commanders of Egypt's field armies:  The commanders of the main military zones:  The remaining members of the council will consist of:  Two of Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi's former assistants have remained in their positions and will also have seats on SCAF:  Over twenty officers sit on the council as of early 2015. Based on Law No. 20, however, the defense minister may invite other experts to consult with the council or attend its meetings as he sees fit. So while the official SCAF membership may consist of these individuals, the law's flexibility leaves room for other officers—active or retired—to partake in the SCAF's deliberations, signaling the potential emergence of Egypt's newest men on horseback.