In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran:
The Political and Ideological Organization of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to follow the commands of the Wali al-Faqih [Jurist-Guardian] in the selection of its policies. In personnel and logistical matters it is to abide by the instructions issued by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Farvardin 22,1360 AHS