The commanding general of the Thracian Army, Basiliscus, brother-in-law of Leo, assumed supreme command over the joint West-East assault, with Marcellinus given direct command of the forces from the West.
Generalul comandant al armatei trace, Basiliscus, cumnatul lui Leon, a preluat comanda supremă peste asaltul comun, cu Marcellinus care comanda direct forțele trimise din Occident.