In he Name of the Most Exalted
al-Islam Mr. Haj Shaykh `Ali Akbar Ashtiyani- may your blessings last long,
You are hereby appointed as head of the ideo-political organization of gendarmerie of the Islamic Republic «1» so that God willing you can remove the needs and fulfill the entrusted functions in good order in accordance with the provided rules and in harmony with the ideo-political department of army and police. Obviously, all members of the gendarmerie will impart the necessary cooperation and coordination with you. I implore God almighty to grant you success.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
23/4/1363 AHS