A body of Egyptian military leaders took control on Friday of the country following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces represents the heads of the various branches of the armed forces, as well as the chief of staff and the mininster of defense.
Here are some key members:
Defense Minister Mohamed Hussein Tantawi
Head of the Supreme Council, Tantawi was appointed minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the armed forces In 1991. During recent protests, he was also promoted to deputy prime minister, while retaining his title as minister of defense.