Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has become a dominant force in Iranian military, political, economic and foreign affairs, and its senior commanders often speak publicly on critical policy issues. It is difficult to gauge the significance of a commander's remarks, however, without a firm understanding of that individual's relative power within the Islamic Republic. Although military rank is only one of many determinants of power in Iran, it is nonetheless a reliable indicator of authority for military officials. Understanding the IRGC's formal rank system is, therefore, an important component of understanding the Iranian regime's power structure and its key players. This slide deck explains the rank structure of the IRGC and the relative degree of formal military authority granted to guardsmen at each rank.
Las basílicas romanas eran grandes salas rectangulares compuestas por una o más naves, con la nave central más alta y ancha para permitir la iluminación. Un extremo tenía un ábside para la presidencia, mientras que la entrada se encontraba en el extremo opuesto. Eran espacios multifuncionales utilizados para la administración de justicia, mercados y salones del trono.
El arte visigodo se desarrolló entre los siglos VI y VIII d.C. en la Península Ibérica. La arquitectura visigoda se caracteriza por el uso del arco de herradura y plantas de iglesia de tres naves o cruz griega. La escultura incluye relieves con temas cristianos pero carece de proporción anatómica. Las artes aplicadas muestran gran influencia bizantina y se destacan los tesoros de Guarrazar y Torredonjimeno.
Este documento describe varios edificios emblemáticos hispanomusulmanes como la Mezquita de Córdoba, la Medina Al-Zahra, la Aljafería de Zaragoza, la Giralda y Torre del Oro de Sevilla, y la Alhambra de Granada. Incluye información sobre su historia, características arquitectónicas y decorativas, y su importancia cultural durante el periodo del Califato de Córdoba, los reinos de taifas, el imperio almohade y el reino nazarí.
La arquitectura islámica se caracteriza por el uso de elementos como cúpulas, arcos, capiteles decorados y mosaicos de colores. Los principales tipos de construcciones son las mezquitas, tumbas, palacios y fuertes, que a menudo presentan espacios abiertos y luz natural para crear efectos visuales. La arquitectura islámica también incorporó influencias de estilos bizantinos, romanos y otros pueblos conquistados, dando lugar a una síntesis de elementos estructurales y decorativos.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has become a dominant force in Iranian military, political, economic and foreign affairs, and its senior commanders often speak publicly on policy issues. This assessment examines messaging over the past three years from senior IRGC officials on issues of critical importance to U.S. national security. These issues include:
• IRGC response to an attack on Iranian territory
• Iran’s involvement in Syria
• Iran’s nuclear program
Officials included in this assessment are members of the IRGC Command Network (IRGC-CN) and Extended Network and occupy key positions in the IRGC.
• For more information on the IRGC-CN, visit http://www.irantracker.org/analysis/fulton-irgc-command-network-october-10-2012
This is not a comprehensive compilation of IRGC messaging. The selected data, however, is a representation of the IRGC’s consistent, unified messaging on these key topics (available evidence does not indicate diverging viewpoints among the IRGC’s senior leadership).
The Iranian Bahá'í community faces persecution and threats of genocide from the Iranian government. They are the highest persecrated religious minority in Iran and are not recognized as a religious minority or citizens under Iranian law. This allows the regime to deny accusations of human rights violations. Factors that contribute to the threats against Bahá'ís include their religious beliefs being seen as incongruent with Islam, as well as the regime using them as scapegoats for foreign influence. Monitoring of persecution indicators shows increasing rates of dehumanization, polarization, and other threats against Bahá'ís in different regions of Iran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Ministry of Intelligence, Basij militia, and other groups are documented elements carrying out this oppression
The document provides information about the population, geography, history, culture, and industries of Iran. Some key points include:
- Iran has a population of around 75 million people, with 60% living in cities and the remaining 40% in villages or nomadic tribes.
- The official language is Farsi and there are over 10 languages spoken in the country.
- Major industries include petrochemicals, agriculture, and automotive. Iran has the second largest natural gas and third largest oil reserves.
- Iranian culture features traditions like Nowruz new year celebrations, music, handicrafts, and literary and artistic heritage. Sports like football are also popular.
Patrick T. Cannon will serve as the Regional Security Officer for Secretary of State John Kerry's upcoming trip to Tehran, Iran from June 18-25, 2015. Kerry will meet with President Hassan Rouhani and his cabinet to discuss Iran's nuclear program and future alliances over lunch. He will also attend prayer services and private talks on topics like state-sponsored terrorism. Cannon must coordinate closely with Iranian security forces and establish emergency evacuation routes given the potential threats of anti-government violence, terrorist attacks, and anti-American sentiment during the visit.
Las basílicas romanas eran grandes salas rectangulares compuestas por una o más naves, con la nave central más alta y ancha para permitir la iluminación. Un extremo tenía un ábside para la presidencia, mientras que la entrada se encontraba en el extremo opuesto. Eran espacios multifuncionales utilizados para la administración de justicia, mercados y salones del trono.
El arte visigodo se desarrolló entre los siglos VI y VIII d.C. en la Península Ibérica. La arquitectura visigoda se caracteriza por el uso del arco de herradura y plantas de iglesia de tres naves o cruz griega. La escultura incluye relieves con temas cristianos pero carece de proporción anatómica. Las artes aplicadas muestran gran influencia bizantina y se destacan los tesoros de Guarrazar y Torredonjimeno.
Este documento describe varios edificios emblemáticos hispanomusulmanes como la Mezquita de Córdoba, la Medina Al-Zahra, la Aljafería de Zaragoza, la Giralda y Torre del Oro de Sevilla, y la Alhambra de Granada. Incluye información sobre su historia, características arquitectónicas y decorativas, y su importancia cultural durante el periodo del Califato de Córdoba, los reinos de taifas, el imperio almohade y el reino nazarí.
La arquitectura islámica se caracteriza por el uso de elementos como cúpulas, arcos, capiteles decorados y mosaicos de colores. Los principales tipos de construcciones son las mezquitas, tumbas, palacios y fuertes, que a menudo presentan espacios abiertos y luz natural para crear efectos visuales. La arquitectura islámica también incorporó influencias de estilos bizantinos, romanos y otros pueblos conquistados, dando lugar a una síntesis de elementos estructurales y decorativos.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has become a dominant force in Iranian military, political, economic and foreign affairs, and its senior commanders often speak publicly on policy issues. This assessment examines messaging over the past three years from senior IRGC officials on issues of critical importance to U.S. national security. These issues include:
• IRGC response to an attack on Iranian territory
• Iran’s involvement in Syria
• Iran’s nuclear program
Officials included in this assessment are members of the IRGC Command Network (IRGC-CN) and Extended Network and occupy key positions in the IRGC.
• For more information on the IRGC-CN, visit http://www.irantracker.org/analysis/fulton-irgc-command-network-october-10-2012
This is not a comprehensive compilation of IRGC messaging. The selected data, however, is a representation of the IRGC’s consistent, unified messaging on these key topics (available evidence does not indicate diverging viewpoints among the IRGC’s senior leadership).
The Iranian Bahá'í community faces persecution and threats of genocide from the Iranian government. They are the highest persecrated religious minority in Iran and are not recognized as a religious minority or citizens under Iranian law. This allows the regime to deny accusations of human rights violations. Factors that contribute to the threats against Bahá'ís include their religious beliefs being seen as incongruent with Islam, as well as the regime using them as scapegoats for foreign influence. Monitoring of persecution indicators shows increasing rates of dehumanization, polarization, and other threats against Bahá'ís in different regions of Iran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Ministry of Intelligence, Basij militia, and other groups are documented elements carrying out this oppression
The document provides information about the population, geography, history, culture, and industries of Iran. Some key points include:
- Iran has a population of around 75 million people, with 60% living in cities and the remaining 40% in villages or nomadic tribes.
- The official language is Farsi and there are over 10 languages spoken in the country.
- Major industries include petrochemicals, agriculture, and automotive. Iran has the second largest natural gas and third largest oil reserves.
- Iranian culture features traditions like Nowruz new year celebrations, music, handicrafts, and literary and artistic heritage. Sports like football are also popular.
Patrick T. Cannon will serve as the Regional Security Officer for Secretary of State John Kerry's upcoming trip to Tehran, Iran from June 18-25, 2015. Kerry will meet with President Hassan Rouhani and his cabinet to discuss Iran's nuclear program and future alliances over lunch. He will also attend prayer services and private talks on topics like state-sponsored terrorism. Cannon must coordinate closely with Iranian security forces and establish emergency evacuation routes given the potential threats of anti-government violence, terrorist attacks, and anti-American sentiment during the visit.
Pakistan and Iran have a long history of close relations since Pakistan's establishment in 1947. Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan and the two countries signed a treaty of friendship in 1950. They have supported each other both militarily and economically over the years, including during the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistan wars. While relations faced some difficulties during the Soviet-Afghan war and rise of the Taliban, the countries have worked to rehabilitate ties in recent decades. They continue economic cooperation like on a proposed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and aim to strengthen security cooperation along their shared border.
The document discusses Iran's nuclear program and ambitions. It provides background on Iran's geography, history with nuclear technology, and ongoing nuclear activities. While Iran claims its program is solely for peaceful purposes, others view it as a threat due to ambitions like establishing regional hegemony. The conclusion is that despite sanctions and pressure, Iran has exercised its right to nuclear technology and its government has declared Iran a nuclear state, suggesting it will continue its path to becoming a fully fledged nuclear weapons state.
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In 2013, Content Marketing Institute released its first Content Marketing Framework. At the time, its purpose was to serve as a high-level view of the principles that govern the world of brand storytelling. Since then, CMI has worked with more than 100 brands, helping them put these core principles into practice. These partnerships have taught us a lot about which parts of the framework worked, which didn’t, and where we still needed to provide greater clarity and transparency. To reflect the insights we gained – as well as the many shifts that have occurred across the entire digital ecosystem – we’ve streamlined our original discussion, and have added a distinct new process model to each node. What follows is our redesigned Content Marketing Framework.
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CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel
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CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
Iranian officials may leverage influence over Yemen's al Houthi movement to broker a Yemen ceasefire to mitigate concerns over Iran's regional activities. France brokered a declaration to revive UN-led peace talks in Libya if participants uphold commitments to continue dialogue and set a timeline for elections. Clashes in northern Somalia and a cyclone have displaced populations and may allow al-Shabaab to expand operations.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
The summary of the threat update document is:
1. Iran and Russia are expanding military coordination, including potential use of an Iranian air base by Russian bombers.
2. The incapacitation of an LNA commander in Libya creates a power vacuum that could lead to conflict and allow terrorist groups like ISIS and al Qaeda to rebuild.
3. The Gulf crisis caused the ending of a military cooperation agreement between Somalia and the UAE, weakening counterterrorism efforts against al Shabaab and al Qaeda in the region.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
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The document discusses Iran's nuclear program and ambitions. It provides background on Iran's geography, history with nuclear technology, and ongoing nuclear activities. While Iran claims its program is solely for peaceful purposes, others view it as a threat due to ambitions like establishing regional hegemony. The conclusion is that despite sanctions and pressure, Iran has exercised its right to nuclear technology and its government has declared Iran a nuclear state, suggesting it will continue its path to becoming a fully fledged nuclear weapons state.
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The presentation contains mainly the issues regarded the time with images, no vast description.
In 2013, Content Marketing Institute released its first Content Marketing Framework. At the time, its purpose was to serve as a high-level view of the principles that govern the world of brand storytelling. Since then, CMI has worked with more than 100 brands, helping them put these core principles into practice. These partnerships have taught us a lot about which parts of the framework worked, which didn’t, and where we still needed to provide greater clarity and transparency. To reflect the insights we gained – as well as the many shifts that have occurred across the entire digital ecosystem – we’ve streamlined our original discussion, and have added a distinct new process model to each node. What follows is our redesigned Content Marketing Framework.
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CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel
The document summarizes security threats across North Africa and the Middle East from June 19, 2018. It discusses how fighting for control of oil ports in Libya risks sparking a broader civil war, Gulf state competition destabilizing Tunisia's democracy, AQAP regaining strength in Yemen as the UAE focuses on other issues, and Salafi-jihadi groups challenging Burkina Faso and expanding their insurgency. It also covers Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria and the potential impacts of a US airstrike killing the TTP leader in Afghanistan.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
Iranian officials may leverage influence over Yemen's al Houthi movement to broker a Yemen ceasefire to mitigate concerns over Iran's regional activities. France brokered a declaration to revive UN-led peace talks in Libya if participants uphold commitments to continue dialogue and set a timeline for elections. Clashes in northern Somalia and a cyclone have displaced populations and may allow al-Shabaab to expand operations.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
The summary of the threat update document is:
1. Iran and Russia are expanding military coordination, including potential use of an Iranian air base by Russian bombers.
2. The incapacitation of an LNA commander in Libya creates a power vacuum that could lead to conflict and allow terrorist groups like ISIS and al Qaeda to rebuild.
3. The Gulf crisis caused the ending of a military cooperation agreement between Somalia and the UAE, weakening counterterrorism efforts against al Shabaab and al Qaeda in the region.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
CTP's Threat Update series is a weekly update and assessment of Iran and the al Qaeda network and its affiliates in Yemen, the Horn of Africa, and the Maghreb and Sahel.
1. Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)
Rank Insignia Guide
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addresses IRGC Commanders July 2010, Tehran
(L to R) Basij Deputy Commander BG Ali Fazli, Seyyed al-Shohada Base Commander BG Javad Estaki, Defense Minister
BG Ahmad Vahidi, IRGC Commander MG Mohammad Ali Jafari, Greater Tehran IRGC Commander BG Mohsen Kazemeini
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Will Fulton, Iran Analyst and IRGC Project Lead, AEI Critical Threats Project
2. General
(Arteshbod / )ﺍﺭﺗﺸﺒﺪ
Insignia: Four eight-sided stars below crossed
swords, a wreath, and the word “Allah” written in
the shape of a tulip (“Allah” in this format is the
standard stylization for Iran and appears on its flag)
This rank is currently inactive
Image from uniforminsignia.org
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3. Lieutenant General
(Sepahbod / )ﺳﭙﻬﺒﺪ
Insignia: Three eight-sided stars below crossed
swords, a wreath, and the word “Allah” written in
the shape of a tulip
This rank is currently inactive
Image from uniforminsignia.org
3
4. Major General
(Sarlashkar / )ﺳﺮﻟﺸﮑﺮ
Sarlashkar literal translation: “Head of Division”
U.S. equivalent: Lieutenant General (3-star)
Insignia: Two eight-sided stars below crossed
swords, a wreath, and the word “Allah” written
in the shape of a tulip
Examples of commanders at this rank:
Deputy Chief of the Armed Forces General
Staff Gholam Ali Rashid
Armed Forces General Staff Intelligence and
IRGC Commander
Operations Deputy Mohammad Bagheri
Mohammad Ali Jafari
IRGC Quds Force Commander Qassem
Suleimani
4
5. Major General
(Sarlashkar / )ﺳﺮﻟﺸﮑﺮContinued
Deputy Chief of the Armed Forces IRGC Quds Force Commander
General Staff Gholam Ali Rashid Qassem Suleimani
5
6. Brigadier General First Class
(Sartip-e Yekom / )ﺳﺮﺗﻴﭗ ﻳﮑﻢ
Sartip literal translation: “Head of Brigade”
Often referred to as “Brigadier General”
without class distinction
U.S. equivalent: Major General (2-star)
Insignia: One eight-sided star below crossed
swords, a wreath, and the word “Allah”
written in the shape of a tulip
Examples of commanders at this rank:
IRGC Operations Deputy
IRGC Deputy Commander Hossein Salami
Mehdi Rabbani
IRGC Ground Forces Commander Mohammad Pakpour
IRGC Mohammad Rasoul-Allah Unit
(Greater Tehran) Commander Mohsen Kazemini
6
7. Brigadier General First Class
(Sartip-e Yekom / )ﺳﺮﺗﻴﭗ ﻳﮑﻢContinued
IRGC Deputy Commander IRGC Ground Forces Defense Minister
Hossein Salami Commander Ahmad Vahidi
Mohammad Pakpour
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8. Brigadier General Second Class
(Sartip-e Dovom / )ﺳﺮﺗﻴﭗ ﺩﻭﻡ
Sartip literal translation: “Head of Brigade”
Often referred to as “Brigadier General”
without class distinction
U.S. equivalent: Brigadier General (1-star)
Insignia: One eight-sided star below crossed swords,
a wreath, and the word “Allah” written in the shape
of a tulip
Examples of commanders at this rank:
IRGC Ground Forces Operations
Directorate Deputy Morteza Mirian IRGC Shohada Unit (West Azerbaijan)
Commander
IRGC Najaf-e Ashraf Operational Base Mohammad Yousef Shakeri
Commander Ali Akbar Nouri
IRGC Imam Hassan Mojtaba Unit (Alborz) 8
Deputy Commander Hamzeh Mir-Taghi
9. Brigadier General Second Class
(Sartip-e Dovom / )ﺳﺮﺗﻴﭗ ﺩﻭﻡContinued
Political Advisor to the IRGC Hamzeh Seyyed al IRGC Ground Forces
Supreme Leader’s Shohada Base Commander Coordination Deputy
Representative to the IRGC Mohammad Taghi Osanlou Abdolqassem Foroutan
Yadollah Javani
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10. Colonel
(Sarhang-e Yekom / )ﺳﺮﻫﻨﮓ ﻳﮑﻢ
Sarhang literal translation: “Head of Regiment”
Insignia: Three ten-sided stars arranged in a line
U.S. equivalent: Colonel
Examples of commanders at this rank:
IRGC Seyyed al-Shohada Unit
(Tehran province) Deputy Commander
Gholam Reza Burbur Sani
IRGC 44th Ghamar Bani Hashem
IRGC 12th Ghaem Independent
Brigade (West Azerbaijan) Commander
Brigade Commander Esmail Ghasempour
Ali Mohammad Akbari
IRGC Mohammad Rasoul-Allah Unit
(Greater Tehran) Operations Deputy
Reza Farzaneh
10
11. Lieutenant Colonel
(Sarhang-e Dovom / )ﺳﺮﻫﻨﮓ ﺩﻭﻡ
Sarhang literal translation: “Head of Regiment”
Insignia: Two ten-sided stars set side-by-side
U.S. equivalent: Lieutenant Colonel
Examples of commanders at this rank:
IRGC Salman Unit (Sistan and Baluchistan)
Coordination Deputy Avaz Ali Fagheri
IRGC Shirvan District Unit (North Khorasan)
Commander Ali Mohammad Mohammadi
IRGC Nain District Unit (Esfehan) Commander IRGC Kish Unit Commander
Bagher Farhang Hedayat Elah Amiri
11
12. Major
(Sargord / )ﺳﺮﮔﺮﺩ
Insignia: One ten-sided star
Examples of commanders at this rank:
IRGC Malek Ashtar Resistance Zone (Ilam)
Commander Rashid Mamneh
IRGC 110th Salman Farsi Independent
Brigade Public Relations Deputy Qassem
Hassan-Zadah
IRGC Ghamar Bani-Hashem Unit
Inspection and Intelligence Deputy
Reza Bagheri
IRGC Semirom Unit Imam
Hossein Battalion Commander
Mohammad Hassan Saberi
12
13. Captain
(Sarvan / )ﺳﺮﻭﺍﻥ
Insignia: Four eight-sided stars arranged in a line
Examples of commanders at this rank:
IRGC Firouz Kouh Resistance Zone (Tehran
province) Commander Hadi Ilka’
IRGC Jaharom District Unit (Fars)
Socio-Cultural Deputy Mohsen Javangir
IRGC Mohammad Rasoul-Allah Unit
(Guyam District, Shiraz) Commander
Hossein Zaraei
Fars Province Student Basij
Organization Supervisor
Mohammad Jafar Doustdar
13
14. First Lieutenant
(Sotvan-e Yekom / )ﺳﺘﻮﺍﻥ ﻳﮑﻢ
Insignia: Three eight-sided stars arranged in a line
Examples of commanders at this rank:
IRGC Saberin Special Operations Unit
Commando Moslem Ahmadi Panah (KIA 3 SEP 2012)
IRGC Abouzar Shabankareh Area Commander
Khalil Sabouri
IRGC Shohada Resistance Zone (Bastak)
Commander Mahmoud Sohrabi
14
15. Second Lieutenant
(Sotvan-e Dovom / )ﺳﺘﻮﺍﻥ ﺩﻭﻡ
Insignia: Two eight-sided stars set side-by-side
Examples of commanders at this rank:
IRGC Khash Unit Physical Training Deputy
Ahmad Behdari
IRGC Sabzevar Unit Public Relations Deputy
Mohammad Ali Yavari
Dezful Student Basij Commander
Ali Reza Khormand
15
16. Third Lieutenant
(Sotvan-e Sevom / )ﺳﺘﻮﺍﻥ ﺳﻮﻡ
Insignia: One eight-sided star
Examples of commanders at this rank:
IRGC Saberin Special Operations Unit Commando
Mojtaba Babaei Zadeh (KIA 3 SEP 2012)
IRGC Imam Hossein Resistance Zone (Goharan)
Commander Mojtaba Habashi
Image from uniforminsignia.org
16
17. Chief Warrant Officer
(Ostovar-e Yekom / )ﺍﺳﺘﻮﺍﺭ ﻳﮑﻢ
Insignia: Three arches over two horizontal bars
Image from uniforminsignia.org
17
18. Warrant Officer Junior Grade
(Ostovar-e Dovom / )ﺍﺳﺘﻮﺍﺭ ﺩﻭﻡ
Insignia: Three arches over one horizontal bar
Image from uniforminsignia.org
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