Founded 1984 Headquarters Tehran, Iran | Current form 2009 | |
Commander-in-Chief Maj. Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari Chief of staff Brig. Gen. Mohammad Hejazi |
Joint Staff of Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution (Persian: ستاد مشترک سپاه پاسداران انقلاب اسلامی), formerly called General Staff (ستاد کل), is the chief of staff of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution with an aim to coordinate its military branches; and responsible for organization, support, and supervision of all executive affairs within the military. The office was originally created in late 1984 and is currently headed by Brigadier General Mohammad Hejazi.
The officeholder is appointed by the IRGC's Commander-in-Chief.
General Provost of IRGC is a subdivision to the Joint Staff.
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