In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Brigadier General Qasim-`Ali» ahir-Nejad, may God Almighty assist you,
In view of the latest great victory obtained due to prudent planning and considering your appreciable services in the ground forces, I appoint you as joint chief of staff of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army. I pray to God to grant you success in furthering the holy cause of Islam.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Mehr 9,1360 AHS/ Dhu'l-Hijjah 2,1401 AH