Yes. Iran boxed in. Q says Israel is last. Extreme regimes will follow Iran>>711115
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There is ES (Exec Srvc) and SES (Sr Exec Srvc)
Plum Book details political appointment positions.
PAS: Position Subject to Presidential Appointment with Senate Confirmation
PA: Positions Subject to Presidential Appointment without Senate Confirmation
GEN: Positions Designated as Senior Executive Service “General” (These positions can be used to select either career or noncareer individuals.)
NA: Senior Executive Service General Positions Filled by Noncareer Appointment (“General” SES positions which were used by the Obama Administration to appoint noncareer individuals.)
TA: Senior Executive Service Positions Filled by Limited Emergency or Limited Term Appointment
SC: Positions Filled by Schedule C Excepted Appointment
XS: Positions Subject to Statutory Excepted Appointment
http:// www. politicalappointeeproject.org/commentaries/improving-the-appointment-process/142-getting-ready-for-2017-an-introduction-to-the-plum-book.html