I notice one of the generals is holding something that looks like a remote of some kind. Maybe the weapon is a drone or model plane.
His toadies always carry them and record his every word, direction, comment, tirade and fart. Were any of them to simply misplace a note pad, or have one without a pen, it would be off to the concentration camp for them. These are his usual "on the spot" guidance trips. This one, to rattle the Americans once again.
I believe those people are holding notebooks. They take notes often with this guy.