GTA 21-03-014
Dated April 2013
144 pages.
Introduction and Geography
History – Ancient and Modern
Iranian Cultural Beliefs – Identity and Religion
Customs and Engaging Iranians – Taboos, Tar’arof, Gift Giving, Gender Relations, Mosque Etiquette, Greetings, Building Rapport, Conversational Topics, Meals
Strategic Culture – Way of War, Instruments of Soft Power
Structures and Institutions
Political – Central Government, Local Government, Civil Society, Political Parties, Pressure Groups, Interna- tional Relations
Military – Regular Forces, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Other Security Forces
Economy – Overview, Petroleum Sector, Government Policy, Bonyads, IRGC
Social – Demographics (population bulge), Education and Literacy, Language, Major Ethnic Groups, Class Structure, Traditional and Personal Relations
Infrastructure – Transportation, Energy, Health, Water and Sewage
Information – Telecommunication Infrastructure, Inter- net and Social Media, Print Media, Public Perception
Local Measures
Calendar and Holidays
Fundamentals: Culturally Literate Soldier, Cross cul- tural competence, Culture
Cultural Awareness: Cultural Bias, American Values and Biases, Cultural Stress Phases, Cultural Differences
Cultural Knowledge: Incorporating culture into military operations, cultural data, cultural analysis
Cultural-General Concepts
This book is a "BIG" (the size of a regular piece of paper) size - Coil binding is used to allow for easy page flipping with no binding.
This website also has this book in "mini" size (half the size of a regular sheet of paper). A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.
The Color covers are laminated for weather protection.
All in COLOR