While the Regional Command was the de facto highest legislative and executive organ of state and party, the Revolutionary Command Council was according to the 1970 Iraqi constitution "the supreme body of the state."
Saat Komando Regional menjadi legislatif tertinggi de facto dan badan eksekutif negara dan partai, Dewan Komando revolusioner menjadi "badan tertinggi negara" berdasarkan pada konstitusi Irak 1970.