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

 

In Color

 

This book is a "mini" (half the size of a regular sheet of paper) size - A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.  The binding is with coil, allowing easy flipping of pages without jamming.

This website also has this book in the BIG size (the size of a regular sheet of paper).

The color covers are laminated for weather protection with black and white inside printing.